NOTES: Do not share this medication with others. Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., blood mineral levels, blood/urine glucose, complete blood count, weight, blood pressure, eye exams) should be performed periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more details. If you take prednisone for long-term treatment, wear or carry identification stating that you are using it.

MISSED DOSE: If you are taking this medication daily and miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up. Ask your doctor ahead of time what you should do if you are taking this medication every other day or on another schedule besides a daily one, and you miss a dose.

STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA) or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

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