# #129 Steroids: 5 Pearls Segment

An episode of [Core IM | Internal Medicine Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1297791208), 28 Jun 2023, 41 min.

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How do you choose between the different steroids? At what dose and duration do you get concerned about worrisome complications? What types of prophylaxis should be started in patients on steroids and when?In which patients should we wean steroids vs. stop abruptly, and how should we do so? What factors limit steroid weaning? Use promo code COREIM for 1 month of free access to Glass Pro at https://glass.health/coreim Subscribe to our new Youtube Channel ! Use this link for CME-MOC credit with ACP Show notes & Transcript Time Stamps • 02:59 Types of Corticosteroids • 14:31 Side Effects of Steroids • 21:15: Prophylaxis • 27:32 Steroid Weaning • 33:38 Steroid Weaning Limitations Tags: IMCore, CoreIM, endocrine, adrenal insufficiency, internal medicine podcast, hospitalist, hydrocortisone, fludrocortisone, methylprednisolone, prednisone, dexamethasone, steroid withdrawal syndrome Find the best disability insurance for you: https://www.patternlife.com/disability-insurance?campid=497840 Our Sponsors: * Check out Eko: https://ekohealth.com * Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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