Suggest Ways To Wean Off Omnacortil

Posted on Tue, 2 Dec 2014

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Question : I am taking omnacortil 40 twice a week for lichen planus since 3 months. How to taper it off as it is leadong to weight gain in my case?

Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
should be tapered over 10-12 months.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Madam.

I understand your concern.

Dose should be tapered as follows.

40mg twice a week for for 2 weeks followed by 20 mg twice a week for 2 weeks followed 20 mg once a week for 2 weeks followed by 10 mg once a week for 2 weeks followed by 5 mg once a week for 2 weeks followed by 5 mg once a week for 1 week followed by 5 mg every alternate week followed by complete stoppage of the drug.

This will avoid all side effects.
Thank you.

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