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Prescribed prednisone for low back pain/muscle spasms 6 day dose 60mg 2 days 40mg 2 days 20mg 2 days. is this drug safe to take? nervous to take it!
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Pretty Safe.: In the sense that it may reduce the pain in your back, it is safe. Occasionally, it has an irritating effect on the stomach. so make sure you can take it.
Answered 12/9/2016
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