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How can I safely stop taking Betnesol after five years when stopping causes me severe body aches and fever, and the alternative medicines my doctor prescribed are not helping?

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How can I safely stop taking Betnesol after five years when stopping causes me severe body aches and fever, and the alternative medicines my doctor prescribed are not helping?

Asked by Female, 35 · 15 days ago

Veda Maddala

M Pharmacy

15 days ago

I understand how distressing these symptoms must be, but please know you are not alone and we can manage this safely. After five years of taking Betnesol (betamethasone), your body has naturally decreased its own hormone production. Stopping too quickly causes withdrawal symptoms like severe aches and fever. It is very important that you do not stop this medication suddenly. You need a very gradual, slowly tapered schedule supervised closely by an endocrinologist or your doctor. Since the current alternatives aren't helping, please contact your physician to adjust your tapering plan. We will find a safe, comfortable path forward for you.

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