Steroids
I would think it would depend on your dosage how quickly one could safely quit taking it. Prednisone use needs to be gradually tapered off and not just stopped suddenly. Even when I was only on 10mg a day, my doctor had me decrease to 7.5 mg for a few days, then 5 mg, and then 5 mg every other day until I didn't take it any more. This was after using it long term and each reduction was for at least a few days. If you are only taking 5mg a day, you could probably go every other day for a week and then just quit. If you are just taking a burst, then the dosage will already be designed to take you down to a low level which will be your last day of medication. It is easy to find out by checking with the doctor where you will get therapy and also your own doctor. If your own doctor is not cooperating, then you will just have to go with one opinion. Steroids aren't something to fool with unless you have been weaned off them before and know what you are doing. Anyone else care to comment?