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Suggest Appropriate Prednisone Dosage

i just picked up a prescription for prednisone
I think I may have misread directions. for first day..3 pills BID (?) x 3 days...this is from doctor
from pharmacy take 3 tabs twice daily for 3 days.
this morning I took 3 tabs.....then I got scared I may have made a mistake...
what happen if I take 3 pills at one time 10 mg
Mon, 21 Apr 2014
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Hi,
If the prescription is 3 tablets BID, then it mans that you have to take 3 tablets in the morning and 3 tablets in the evening.
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Suggest Appropriate Prednisone Dosage

Hi, If the prescription is 3 tablets BID, then it mans that you have to take 3 tablets in the morning and 3 tablets in the evening. Regards