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A member asked:

Taking 60mg of prednisone once a day for 5 days. i accidentally took the first dose at night. i'd like to sleep. ok to take tomorrow's dose earlier?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Yes: That is not a problem. Take it with breakfast.

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 2/23/2015

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