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Can i cut my 10 mg prednisone pill in half to equal 5mg?
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It will be 5 mg: If you cut the pill in half, it will equal 5 mg. Generally it is fine to cut prednisone. However, don't change your dose of the medication unless you have consulted with the prescribing doctor.
Answered 10/12/2018
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