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My doctor has perscibed me to take this prednisone 4mg pac . the problem for me is, the two pills at bedtime. i cannot sleep. is bedtime dose necessa?
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CHANGE THE TIMING: Take all your medications as prescribed by your physician but you may try to change the timing. Also speak to your physician about this as well. Prednisone can have an effect on your sleep so this is not uncommon.
Answered 6/30/2014
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