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How long should you wait to take prednisone after you finish take what the doctor gave me?

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Dr. Chris Sadeh answered

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Did your doctor: Give you a steroid shot, and now you are wanting to know when to start your prescription? Usually twelve hours after the in-office dose was given. Thereafter, follow the directions on the prescription bottle.

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Answered 8/21/2017

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A member asked:

How long should you wait to take prednisone after you finish take what the doctor gave me?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Chris Sadeh answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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