Prednisone 20mg - 3 Tablets Once Daily - What Does This Mean? (Page 2) (Top voted first)

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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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I have 20 mg of prednisone for inflammation it says take 3 tablets by mouth EVERYDAY. DO I TAKE 3 AT THE SAME TIME ??

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Re: Ralph (# 9) Expand Referenced Message

I call my pharmacist and he said to call my the doctor, but my doctor said that it wasn’t safe but I have to make a decision to come or not??? but I had went to emergency room! They charge me 1,000 just already and didn’t want to go back because their is another 1000. So that why I am reading to see if other people have done it

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I was confused as well and had same question as the prescription said take 3 tablets once daily. I called pharmacist and he confirmed take all 3 tablets together at one time daily for 5 days. Also, was advised to take it with food.

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Take 3 tablets by mouth daily by mouth!!!! ALL AT ONE TIME??

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Re: MacKenzie (# 6) Expand Referenced Message

My husband took 3 prednisone all at once. Will it do any harm to his body?

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Ladies, please be aware of long-term use. In my ignorance and the Dr. an *****, I now have severe osteoporosis. I have 2 failed spinal surgeries and need a total hip replacement, 2 new knees, and a new ankle. I spend my days in bed screaming in pain since the "epidemic". Don't only research thru the manufacturer, but outside sources.

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Re: me (# 7) Expand Referenced Message

Nancy
My hands are swallow and they ich.like I have a very bad case of poison ivy will this help me

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Re: me (# 7) Expand Referenced Message

My hands are swallow and they ich.like I have a very bad case of poison ivy will prednisone help me

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Re: Verwon (# 1) Expand Referenced Message

you did not answer the question all you said was yes

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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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Re: Noles (# 13) Expand Referenced Message

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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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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I want to know the answer to that question too.

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Three tablets once daily means you take three tablets one time in a day.

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Re: Ralph (# 9) Expand Referenced Message

Thank you, Ralph just call the pharmacist or your doctor that prescribed the medication

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Re: Verwon (# 1) Expand Referenced Message

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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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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Re: ashley (# 2) Expand Referenced Message

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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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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My predisone bottle refill say 0 should I still take

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