I have been prescribed 2 prednisone daily
Methotraxde weekly 40mg
And folic acid
When I miss a dose my knee swells and gets stiff.not too painful but uncomfortable.
There are reasons to take it forever and RA is one of them. If you can’t come off it because you flare, you may need it forever. It is not without risk, but the risk of disease progression is worse, in my mind, than the Prednisone side effects. I’ve been on it for 6 years now. Started at 20mg per day, weaned down to 3mg per day, now back up to 5mg per day.
It's important to discuss long-term use of prednisone with your doctor, as it can vary based on individual health conditions and responses to the medication. Generally, long-term use of low doses of prednisone, such as 2 mg daily, may be considered for certain conditions, but it is essential to regularly evaluate the Show Full Answer