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Do you have to take prednisone the same time everyday? I need milk and food with it and have a dr appt early to fast for. Maybe one day with water won’t hurt my stomach. Take pred at 6 and appt at 9 am. Even little things are complicated

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Libertylane

sorry , forgot to say it’s for blood tests Need to check a few things that feel off

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Grammy80

Like I always say....I'm no doctor....but one day of fasting for better test results should not give you any problems.... ;)

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Yellowbluebell

Taking your pred a couple of hours late wont do you any harm but you may feel more achy. Take it as soon as you can after your appt.

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If you are fasting for blood tests and the appointment is at 9am I think it would probably be better to wait until the blood has been taken before taking the daily dose. Take a snack and drink with you and take it immediately they have taken the blood.

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SnazzyD

I’ve taken a flask of tea and a banana to the appointment and then scoffed it in the car afterwards.

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PMRproAmbassador in reply to SnazzyD

How unladylike! Scoffed???? I imagine you with a bone china mug - like me :)

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SnazzyD in reply to PMRpro

Sadly no, I am but a beast if no breakfast had in the morn.

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No breakfast isn't a problem - no tea is though!!! Takes at least 2 (china) mugs full to be even civilised ...

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SnazzyD in reply to PMRpro

It’s all in the vessel!

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Hellyowl

I have forgotten my pred until afternoon on a few occasions. If you are taking it daily a few hours late on one occasion won't hurt. I only notice the missed dose if I forget for a whole day. Then the next day takes ages to kick in.

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