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Dr prescribed prednisone 20 mg . i want to take only half because of the affects . is it ok to do so , it does have a line on the pill . also i used a pain reliever rub sombra cool therapy on my neck can i take it with prednisone ?

Q: dr prescribed prednisone 20 mg . i want to take only half because of the affects . is it ok to do so , it does have a line on the pill . also i used a pain reliever rub sombra cool therapy on my neck can i take it with prednisone ?

: Yes, the tablet can be cut in half even it is not a scored tablet, no need to be even half and you can take it when using sombra cooling gel.

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Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Yes, the tablet can be cut in half even it is not a scored tablet, no need to be even half and you can take it when using sombra cooling gel.

Answered 6/11/2022

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A member asked:

Dr prescribed prednisone 20 mg . i want to take only half because of the affects . is it ok to do so , it does have a line on the pill . also i used a pain reliever rub sombra cool therapy on my neck can i take it with prednisone ?

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