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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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Prednisone: Yes used frequently common format in emergency department. Short duration taper not required.
Answered 6/17/2018
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Yes: Yes. The dosage and indication is safe and reasonable.
Answered 6/17/2018
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