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Rheumatology appt in week, bad muscle weakness, have taken 2 doses prednisone for mild bronchitis. if i stop can it still affect test results i.e. cpk?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Unlikely: Just 2 doses should not have a major influence on test results.

Answered 1/24/2014

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Dr. Aaron Broadwell answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ok: A couple of doses of Prednisone should not affect your cpk.

Answered 6/30/2014

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A member asked:

Rheumatology appt in week, bad muscle weakness, have taken 2 doses prednisone for mild bronchitis. if i stop can it still affect test results i.e. cpk?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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