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I was prescribed 50g prednisone for 5 days, no taper. for chronic sore throat/ laryngitis. i'm worried about side effects. is glaucoma a possibility from such a short time period? desperate to regain voice but fear side effects. thank you?
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Five days with no taper is fine and is also the most effective treatment for laryngitis.
Answered 5/8/2023
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