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A member asked:

I have otitis media the dr gave me 45mg methylprednisolone tablets it said take one a day but its a pack not sure if i should take it the way the pack says?

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Follow Directions: If you have been given a medication by your doctor and given instructions other than what is on the package, first verify how your physician directed to take it. There is likely a good reason and minimal risk if taken correctly.

Dr Kuitems and 7 doctors agreed

Answered 1/1/2018

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