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A patient on long-term oral corticosteroids (prednisolone 15mg daily for 6 months) wants to stop the medication. What is the recommended approach?

Stop immediately as corticosteroids can be discontinued at any time Gradually taper the dose to avoid adrenal crisis Switch to inhaled corticosteroids before stopping Halve the dose for one week then stop completely

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Gradually taper the dose to avoid adrenal crisis

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