Table 3 Suggested glucocorticoids tapering regimen

Induction:

40–60 mg

until symptoms and lab results are normal (2–4 weeks)

Tapering Phase 1

60–40 mg

Reduce dose by 10 mg every 2 weeks to 40 mg

Tapering Phase 2

40–20 mg

Reduce dose by 5 mg every 2 weeks to 20 mg

Tapering Phase 3

20–10 mg

Reduce dose by 2.5 mg every 2–4 weeks to 10 mg

Tapering Phase 4

10mg—stop

Reduce dose by 1 mg every 1–2 months if there is no relapse