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I've had a bad cough for weeks, i got prednisone but scared to take it. is it safe for 10 days?

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Yes:: Hopefully it is low dose and should be tapered down as a 6--5-4-3-2-1 dosing over 6 days. Dome physicians just use a twice a day course for no more than 7 days. I always recommend taking this medication on a full stomach and check for side effects: nervousness, stomach irriation, insomnia, etc.

Answered 2/1/2017

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