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I was prescribed 4 20mg prednisone tablets, for four days. how long will the drug remain in my system.

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Dr. Carlo Hatem answered

1 - 2 days: 1 - 2 days after your last dose.

Answered 6/27/2013

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A member asked:

I was prescribed 4 20mg prednisone tablets, for four days. how long will the drug remain in my system.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Carlo Hatem answered

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