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2018-09-21 12:01:11
Been taking prednisone since Tuesday and suppose to take it for 5 days and taking 5 pills a day. Any symptoms if stopped before the 5th day?
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The medicine is supposed to be tapered and not stopped suddenly as you can develop symptoms in stopping suddenly. So kindly take the medication as directed by your treating doctor.
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