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My dr prescribed 10 prednisone pills in 20mg, and told me to take 2 per day for 5 days for bronchitis. is it safe to take it for 5 days as prescribed?

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Dr. Kenneth Smith answered

Prednisone: Yes used frequently common format in emergency department. Short duration taper not required.

Answered 6/17/2018

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Dr. Jay Bradley answered

Specializes in Cornea, Cataract, & Refractive (LASIK & PRK) Surgery

Yes: Yes. The dosage and indication is safe and reasonable.

Dr Smith agreed

Answered 6/17/2018

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A member asked:

My dr prescribed 10 prednisone pills in 20mg, and told me to take 2 per day for 5 days for bronchitis. is it safe to take it for 5 days as prescribed?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Kenneth Smith answered

Dr. Jay Bradley answered

Dr Smith agreed

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