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Hi, my dermatologist prescribed me prednisone 10 milligrams due to pemphigus foliaceus. it says on the bottle that i have to take two tablets by mouth every other day, what does that exactly mean?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Call dermatologist: Taking 20 mg on alternate days may lower side effects from prednisone. It would be prudent to contact your doctor for clarification.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/4/2019

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A member asked:

Hi, my dermatologist prescribed me prednisone 10 milligrams due to pemphigus foliaceus. it says on the bottle that i have to take two tablets by mouth every other day, what does that exactly mean?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

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