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I was wondering if i have the prednisone dose taper pack, do i have to take 1 at breakfast, 1 at lunch, etc or can i take 2 for lunch since i'm not a breakfast person? i heard as long as you take them all in a day they are supposed to that's fine?

Q: i was wondering if i have the prednisone dose taper pack, do i have to take 1 at breakfast, 1 at lunch, etc or can i take 2 for lunch since i'm not a breakfast person? i heard as long as you take them all in a day they are supposed to that's fine?

: best to do it as prescribed for optimum results. Also, should take each dose with food.

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Dr. Stanley Katz answered

best to do it as prescribed for optimum results. Also, should take each dose with food.

Answered 2/26/2022

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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They are usually taken all at once, unless prescribed differently, instructions should be printed on the pack.

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A member asked:

I was wondering if i have the prednisone dose taper pack, do i have to take 1 at breakfast, 1 at lunch, etc or can i take 2 for lunch since i'm not a breakfast person? i heard as long as you take them all in a day they are supposed to that's fine?

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