How long does it take for Prednisone to completely be out of your system. ?

Question

How long does it take for Prednisone to completely be out of your system. ?

Answer 1

Coming off of Prednisone is a very slow process. Getting it out of your system completely will depend on the dosage you were on and how long you have been on it. Do not just suddenly stop taking it and please see your Doctor before you start to wean off.

Answer 2

Prednisone is a synthetic corticosteroid drug that is usually taken orally but can be delivered by intramuscular injection and can be used for a great number of different conditions. It has a mainly glucocorticoid effect. Prednisone is a prodrug that is converted by the liver into prednisolone, which is the active drug and also a steroid.

Prednisone is particularly effective as an immunosuppressant, and affects virtually all of the immune system. It can, therefore, be used in autoimmune diseases, inflammatory diseases (such as severe asthma, severe allergies, severe poison ivy dermatitis, systemic lupus erythematosus, ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis, Bell's Palsy, Crohn's disease, pemphigus and sarcoidosis), uveitis, various kidney diseases including nephrotic syndrome,mononucleosis [epstein barr virus], and to prevent and treat rejection in organ transplantation. This medicine may also reduce the s*x drive. Prednisone has also been used in the treatment of migraine headaches and cluster headaches.

Furthermore, the pharmaceutical industry uses prednisone tablets for the calibration of dissolution testing equipment according to the United States Pharmacopeia (USP).

Intravenous application may be employed for cerebral inflammation, as in the period attacks caused by multiple sclerosis.

Probably will take upto six months to clear from your system

Answer 3

It can take up to 3 months.