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I was prescribed prednisone for severe allergic reaction, should i take it till the rash is gone or till the prescription is gone?

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Prednisone: Follow the prescription exactly as written since you can have a recurrence or a flare if the Prednisone is stopped before the recommended treatment or tapering course.

Dr Green agreed

Answered 4/21/2017

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