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Took 40 mg of prednisone for the first time 3 hours ago. still feel the wheeze i had from asthma/allergy.isn't it supposed to take it away instantly?
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No: It can take several hours before you feel an effect.
Answered 5/26/2017
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No: Even when given IV, steroids take hours to show any effect.The quick acting stuff is Adrenalin or albuterol or their cousins.
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