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Is it required to take prednisone after a kidney transplant?
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YES it is one of the: Yes it is one of the med along with others.
Answered 2/26/2013
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Yes: Many transplant patients do remain on low dose Prednisone as part of their anti-rejection meds.
Answered 6/30/2014
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