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I've just been prescribed prednisone, 20 mg twice/day 5 days, 20 mg for 3 days.is it safe?reading a lot of terrible things(side effects).
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Side effect?: All med can have side effect , we take them when we need them . U physician thinks u do need it , comply with treatment.
Answered 11/9/2019
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