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Was prescribed prednisone 20 mg tablets (taken 3 at a time) for 5 days for back pain. is this safe to take without tapering off?
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For this short time : For this short time you are ok. The question is whether the inflammation to the back will be gone. You should follow up with your doctor if pain persists
Answered 3/10/2020
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