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Do you need a prescription to take prednisone?

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Dr. Corey Clay answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Yes: This medicine can have many untoward side effects that need to be monitored closely. Some necessitate stopping the medication and others do not, so a physician should prescribe it for you only after careful consideration of the problem and your overall health; and be available to discuss side effects.

Dr Anyanwu and 8 doctors agreed

Answered 5/1/2016

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