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I started a medrol (methylprednisolone) dose pack for poison ivy yesterday. i took 4 of the 6 pills (i forgot the last 2 at bedtime because i fell asleep).what should i do?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. John Rhoades answered

Take them now: Take the 2 bedtime pills now and continue with the regular schedule.

Answered 5/3/2015

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Dr. Kathy Robinson answered

Just take rest of it: Don't worry. It will work just fine. Just take the rest of the pack as prescribed and forget about the two you forgot to take.

Answered 5/3/2015

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A member asked:

I started a medrol (methylprednisolone) dose pack for poison ivy yesterday. i took 4 of the 6 pills (i forgot the last 2 at bedtime because i fell asleep).what should i do?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. John Rhoades answered

Dr. Kathy Robinson answered

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