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How Long Does Cortisone Stay In The System?
Hello. I ve been taking cortizone pills regarding a wegner granumaltosis case. In order to avoid gaining weight I watching my food diet. How long does it take for the cortisone to get out my body after quiting taking it, and eat normal again? Thank you
Mon, 30 Jul 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advise.
Taking cortisone for short duration does not have any effect of body weight.
However continuous treatment for more than 2 months will lead to weight gain.
After long use of cortisone sudden stopping must be avoided to prevent HPA axis imbalance.
So cortisone dose is tapered 5-10 mg per week and then stopped.
Regards
Dr. Hiren
I have reviewed your query and here is my advise.
Taking cortisone for short duration does not have any effect of body weight.
However continuous treatment for more than 2 months will lead to weight gain.
After long use of cortisone sudden stopping must be avoided to prevent HPA axis imbalance.
So cortisone dose is tapered 5-10 mg per week and then stopped.
Regards
Dr. Hiren
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