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Is it necessary to take an oral taper of steroids after the IV course?

April 26, 2017course IV necessary oral steroids TAPER

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Is it necessary to take an oral taper of steroids after the IV course?

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There is no good data to prove that an oral taper with prednisone is needed after finishing a course of IV steroids. Some neurologists use oral prednisone because in their experience their patients do better with the taper. This option should be evaluated on case-by-case basis.