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Should I Take Prednisolon 10mg Per Day?

SIr I am suffering from tinnitus suddenly in my left ear since 10 days my doctor gave me antiviral treatment for 5 days now he wants to start the treatment with 60 mg prednisolon with tapering dose of 10 mg per day for one week then please what should i do i heard that steroids are harmful for renal function
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Steroids definitely causes many side effects on chronic use.But gradual increase in dose and gradual tapering of the drug dose for a week can be done.The side effects are less and benefits could be more when used for short durations such as a week.Continue treatment as per physician order.Incase of chronic use,Renal function test can be carried out. Further management can be decided based on test results.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr.Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician
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Should I Take Prednisolon 10mg Per Day?

Hi Steroids definitely causes many side effects on chronic use.But gradual increase in dose and gradual tapering of the drug dose for a week can be done.The side effects are less and benefits could be more when used for short durations such as a week.Continue treatment as per physician order.Incase of chronic use,Renal function test can be carried out. Further management can be decided based on test results. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards Dr.Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician