Does a Cushing Syndrome induced by Predisone goes away after you stop using the drug?
These symptoms usually go away after the steroids are stopped. However, it depends a great deal on how long the patient has taken the Prednisone (or other cortisone), and the dosage. Since complications of treatment with cortisone are dependent on the size of the dose and the duration of treatment, a risk/benefit decision must be made in each individual case as to dose and duration of treatment and as to whether daily or intermittent therapy should be used. Drug-induced Cushing’s (secondary adrenocortical insufficiency) may be minimized by gradual reduction of dosage. This type of relative insufficiency may persist for months after discontinuation of therapy; therefore, in any situation of stress occurring during that period, hormone therapy should be reinstituted. It is important not to discontinue cortisone drugs on your own. When reduction in dosage is possible, the reduction should be gradual and requires moderation by your physician.
