budesenide

Yes, you need to taper. Even though systemic absorption is poor compared to prednisone, long term use can cause adrenal suppression.

Jan

Thanks Jan. I've been on 9mg for about a year. This morning I went to 6. How long do I stay before going to 3? And how long at 3? Thanks

Do you have a doctor who you can work with on the taper? This forum can be enormously helpful, but doesn't really replace proper medical care.

I agree with Scott. But, basically it is when you get down to the lower doses that you need to really slow the taper and pay attention for withdrawal symptoms.

Please discuss this with your doctor. If you are lucky you won't have any problems.

Jan

One unusual aspect of a steroid taper is every-other-day dosing. So you might alternate 4 mg with 2 mg for a while, or alternate a low dose day with a no-dose day. If you decide to do this on your own, pay careful attention to the symptoms of going too quickly. This can be rather dangerous if mishandled.

I met with my GI doc and he was suprised at the progress I've made. No Cipro, NO Xifaxen, No Canasa suppositories,down to 1-500 mg tablet of Flagyl a day and 6mg budesinide. I've been taking max doses for years on all of this. I'm going to 6mg budesnide for a mth down from 9. Then 3 for a mth then 3 every other day for a mth then none. Wish me luck!! this my be to good to be true, but I gotta ride that pont till it drops!!

Ride that pony, badguts! Good luck!