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My prescription of 5 mg prednisone say take three tablets daily for 2 days, take two tablets daily for 2 days, take one tablet daily for 2 days can i take all three together or should i take them separately?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Together: Prednisone can be taken at once at 15,10 and 5 mg doses. Otherwise follow recommendations as printed on the vial or call pharmacy to verify how your doctor intended for you to take it.

Answered 11/3/2020

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