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I cut a prednesone pill in half and swallowed it and it got stuck because lack of water. i freaked a little then it went down my throat feels swollen?

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Sore: That feeling will stay for a day or two. Just like a bruise of the throat from irritation.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 7/7/2014

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