A 70-year-old woman on long-term Prednisolone 10 mg for 2 years wants to stop due to side effects. Why is abrupt discontinuation DANGEROUS?...

Question

A 70-year-old woman on long-term Prednisolone 10 mg for 2 years wants to stop due to side effects. Why is abrupt discontinuation DANGEROUS?

Accepted Answer

Long-term corticosteroids suppress the HPA axis - abrupt withdrawal risks adrenal crisis with hypotension, shock, and potential death

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No withdrawal effects

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Rebound hypertension

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Seizures

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No side effects at 10 mg

uk-dgm MCQ (SBA): Corticosteroid Withdrawal - Adrenal Crisis