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Dose of steroids
I ve been prescribed steroids 16 mg bd for 5 days during my covid illness for inflammation. I ve heard about black fungus related to steroid in covid. I WANT TO KNOW WHETHER THIS HIGH DOSE STEROID ?
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Steroids should be tapered gradually!
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No this is not a high dose, just don't stop using this all of a sudden taper the dose and then stop.
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Continue medications as prescribed, if needed you can consult me.
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