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💊 Steroid Taper Calculator

Generates a prednisone taper with an optional high-dose plateau, a first taper phase, an optional second (slower) taper phase below a chosen threshold, and a defined end dose. Produces a day-by-day schedule and a copy-ready summary.

Plateau & taper plan

All doses in milligrams. Leave the second taper off for a single-rate taper.

1 · Plateau (starting dose)

2 · First taper

4 · End

Schedule

Fill in the plan and press Generate schedule.
Clinical decision support only — limited input validation. This tool performs arithmetic only; it does not account for adrenal insufficiency risk, indication-specific tapering, comorbidity, or steroid-sparing therapy. Prescribing decisions remain the clinician's responsibility. Always confirm the final regimen before prescribing.

References: Prednisone tapering is arithmetic; regimen and taper rate should follow indication-specific guidance and account for adrenal-insufficiency risk. See e.g. Endocrine Society glucocorticoid-withdrawal guidance.