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Can I take prednisone 5mg once a week on long term basis? If yes will I still put on weight? What?
Question posted by preeti c on 11 Jan 2015
Last updated on 30 October 2016
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kaismama
11 Jan 2015
What would you take it once a week for. It doesn't act for a week.
preeti c
11 Jan 2015
It does help me jus flare up my eczema wen m home n stressed
kaismama
11 Jan 2015
If you're only taking it once in a while you can do it indefinitely. If you are taking it every week, then your dr needs to be aware. I doubt it will do anything to you at that dose. (bad I mean)
smullinix
30 Oct 2016
I used to take 10 mg every Sunday because my workplace was making me sick. Doing this kept me from having chronic bronchitis and sinusitis. I never gained weight.
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