How long does a course of dexamethasone usually run...?

[regnaD kciN]

I'm curious as to when we can expect to see Trump crash.

[Roland99]

1. 7-10 days

[redstatebluegirl]

2. My husband said 5 days is the normal course.

[ProudMNDemocrat]

3. I want to see that crash too.....

Extended corticosteroid use has long term damaging side affects, especially to the immune system.

[frazzled]

4. I assume you have to be weaned from it

That's the case for most steroid medications. You can't just stop.

[True Blue American]

6. And can only have so much over a period of time.

[CrispyQ]

5. If it's making him feel invincible, he will demand the docs extend the treatment.

To paraphrase another vile republican, "Burn, baby, burn!"

[Mister Ed]

7. And, while a doctor might normally refuse such a demand...

...Trump is the commander-in-chief of the Navy doctors at Walter Reed. I wonder if he could prevail in his demand.