Answer
Stopping systemic corticosteroids abruptly can cause withdrawal, adrenal insufficiency or recurrence of the treated illness. The prescriber should decide whether supervised reduction is needed.
Sources for this answer
- Prednisolone 10mg/ml Oral Solution — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
- NHSNHS · NHS medicine guidance
General medicine information. Follow the instructions for your own medicine and speak to a pharmacist or clinician about your individual circumstances.