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How long is prednisone safe to take?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

For as long as recommended for specific medical conditions and until causing side effects when alternate meds should be considered. Many patients remain indefinitely on low doses prednisone.

Answered 10/3/2022

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