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Prednisone 20mg - 3 Tablets Once Daily - What Does This Mean?
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tiffany Says:
Hi. I have been prescribed prednisone 20 mg. On the bottle it says take 3 tablets once daily. Does this mean i take 3 at 1 time?
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Hello, Tiffany! How are you?
Yes and it is a typical way for this medication to be prescribed, in order to give you a high dose to treat the relevant condition.
The FDA lists the typical side effects of this steroid as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, acne, nervousness and insomnia.
Is there anything else I can help with?
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ashley Says:
3tablet once daily ?? what does it mean ??
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Crystal Says:
Crystal... I was prescribed Prednisone,my 1st day I took 3 pills 1 in the morning 1 at lunch 1 at night. Was I suppose to take them together? and if so, on the 2nd day it says take 2 pills a day for the next 3 day's, do I go ahead and take them at once everyday until I'm done with it?
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Molly bolly Says:
My predisone bottle refill say 0 should I still take
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Karen Says:
What can I take for pain if I already taken
1 Diclofenac sodium 50 mg
3 Prednisone early morning today
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MacKenzie Says:
My bottle says take 3 tablets (prednisone 20mg) by mouth everyday for 5 days. Do i take them all at once or 1 with breakfast, lunch and dinner?
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me Says:
What does 3 tablets once daily means? Is there a side effects? The medicine was fixcom4.
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Red Says:
I was told by my PCP and the Walgreen Pharmacy to take three Prednisone at one time on the first day and three at one time on the second day and three at one time on the third day.......then it changes to two at one time for three days ........then it changes to one a day for three days.
Be sure to eat something first.
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Ralph Says:
Instead of listening to people who might not be professionals why don't you call the prescribing physician for clarification, or the pharmacist where you filled your prescription! Don't trust what you read on here to be true! meducine is nothing to fool around with when you get advice from non professionals!!!!!
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Roy Says:
Yes they should be taken at one time then weened down.this is ment to bring the problem under control then get you off them.
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doublecheck Says:
I absolutely agree with you. Prednisone prescribed is for several different reasons. I think it all depends what you are taking it for as far a dosage and how to take it. I am on it for 5 days for acute bronchitis I was prescribed 20mg. it says take 2 tablets daily.When I called the pharmacist he said I could take them together. Me...I would have spaced them out 12 hours apart. Pays to check with the professional.
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Rae Says:
Do u have to ween down if your only on them for five days?
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Noles Says:
I'm taking prednisone 20 MG 3 tables daily for 4 days,does that mean I take 3 tablets at once?
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Jean Says:
I was put on 20MG prednisone for nine days 3 tabs for 3 days. 2 tabs for 3 days. 1 tab for. 3 days. I also take Zyrtec, Zantac, B12,D3,Prozac, lipitor, benzepril, & 81 aspirin. Will these meds be ok to take along with the prednisone.
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Roy Says:
Yes this means to take the three 5mg tablets of prednisone at one time.
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Ann Says:
I am taking 10mg of prednisone for 10 days, 4 tabs ea for 4 days , 3 for 3days 2 for 2days 1 for I day, can I take them all at once each day? If not, how many hours apart, can I take with milk? Thank you. I have contact dermatitis.
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Yaya Says:
You should take them all at once each day...this is to increase the effectiveness of it. It can be taken with milk and it is advised to eat something first. Side effects can cause nausea, decreased appetite, and insomnia so I would also suggest taking them in the morning.
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bernice Says:
predinisone (deltasone 20 mg , instruction take 3 tabs po dailey for 3 days what does this mean?
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Sally Says:
Why not 1 -20mg Morning noon & night my symptoms for poison ivy are starting to act up it is 10 pm
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prasad Says:
Re: Sally (# 19) 
Usually that is how prednisone is prescribed , taking it specially before night might cause insomnia. Doctors recommend it to be taken with breakfast.
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Beth Says:
Re: ashley (# 2)
Hi - Prednisone is typically prescribed in a weaning dose. Example - take 3 tablets once a day. That means take them all at once. Then the prescription should tell you when to start taking 2 tablets once a day and so on. You need to wean off prednisone and other steroids, so you start with the larger dose (taken all at once), and then step down your dosage as prescribed, until your prescription is finished. Always take it all at once unless otherwise directed.
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Kenney Says:
I am prescribed Prednisone 10mg take 3tablets by mouth one time daily for 5days do I take them all at once I'm confused
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Bic Says:
Re: Verwon (# 1)
As someone who is taking prednisone often on, I can honestly tell you that long-term use of prednisone is not healthy and it leads to massive weight gain
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Tangee Says:
Re: Ralph (# 9)
Thank you, Ralph just call the pharmacist or your doctor that prescribed the medication
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Neil Says:
Three tablets once daily means you take three tablets one time in a day.
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Sarah Says:
I want to know the answer to that question too.
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Nickie Says:
I have been given a script for 4 tabs daily for 4 days, 3 tabs daily for 3 days, 2 tabs daily for 2 days than 1 tab for 1 day.
I understand the last part but the first 7 days slow me up I had Gastric Sleeve done 2 years ago would all of of the tabs irritate my stomach?
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IN in MD Says:
Re: Noles (# 13)
Yes. My husband got some prescribed today. The bottle said "Take 3 tablets once a day every day." I was a bit shocked as most prescriptions I would get was a tier down method. Take 2 pills at breakfast, 2 pills after lunch,, 1 at Supper & 1 before you go to bed. The next day would be 1 after breakfast,, 1 after lunch, 1 a .supper, 1 before bed. Next day.. 1 at breakfast 1 at supper & 1 at bedtime., Next day, one at breakfast & 1 at dinber. And that would work great. My concern is the way it is prescribed that he is going to have a hard time on the 8th day when your body is expecting more. Withdrawal issues.
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John Says:
I was giving Prednison 10mg tablets. It says take 3 tablets daily X 3 days, 2 daily X 3 days, 1 daily X 3 daily then stop
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jude Says:
I have an upper respiratory coughing, hoarse condition. 20 mg Prednisone was perscribed.3x first day, 2x 2-4 days. should the first 3 be taken at the same time?
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