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dorri · 05-15-2012, 09:33 PM

I've been on it for years. I have been tapering since Sept and as of April 1st have come off it entirely. I don't feel all that great. My doctor said he would take an ACTH test to see if I am still producing my own cortisol. Is it too soon for this type of test or do I have to be off it longer?

05-15-2012, 09:33 PM	#1
dorri Senior Veteran (female) Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 1,106	How long does it take for prednisone to clear the body? I've been on it for years. I have been tapering since Sept and as of April 1st have come off it entirely. I don't feel all that great. My doctor said he would take an ACTH test to see if I am still producing my own cortisol. Is it too soon for this type of test or do I have to be off it longer?