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Prednisone for dental work

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8 years 1 month ago #61991 by tj1989
Prednisone for dental work was created by tj1989
My son needs a dental filling done. His last count a month ago was 29K. Our hemo said they are OK for dental treatment if count is above 50K. They suggested 5 days prednisone, and since it is short treatment, there is no need to slow tapering.
My question is: if we choose to do it, what potential side effects should we expect, and is 5 days treatment short enough to stop without tapering?
Thanks!

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8 years 1 month ago #61993 by Sandi
Replied by Sandi on topic Prednisone for dental work
Do you know what the dose would be? That makes a difference, but 5 days is such a short time he may not have any side effects other than being more hungry than usual. Not tapering after 5 days should be fine.

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8 years 1 month ago #61999 by tj1989
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I don't know the dose yet. Thanks for the information.

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