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I've had bronchitis for 6 weeks. went to urgent care & the pa gave me prednisone 20mg, take 2 tablets/1 time per day for 5 days. is 40mg at once ok?
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Yes: This is not an unusual dose for bronchitis. Take in the morning.
Answered 4/14/2018
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