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Posted 9/22/2009 8:00 PM (GMT 0)
Im taking prednisone and asacol. before i started taking meds, i would take regular otc pills like omega-3 and multivitamins. now i dunno how to tkae them. like do i take them all at once? also i took "natural herbal" pills to increase my metabolism and encourages weight loss. also what aobut protein bars/shakes/pills. so i guess my question is, How do i take the pills i want to take? and When to take them? oh yea also, what is the max dose for prednisone
Posted 9/22/2009 8:03 PM (GMT 0)
I'd direct this question to your pharmacist or doctor. There are potential interactions that none (well, unless there's a doctor or pharmacist on here) of us could really know about. You'll need to make a complete list of all the medications and supplements you take, including the amount and number of times a day you take it.
Posted 9/22/2009 8:18 PM (GMT 0)
oh duh, i thought i would take my meds after i eat. and then take like my omega3 and multivitamins like 30-60 mins later. i udnno if that makes a difference. so id probably taking these pills twice a day. i dunno bout the actual mg ill have to back to u on that
Posted 9/22/2009 10:28 PM (GMT 0)
     I take my meds along with my meals and the probiotic, fish oil capsule, Calcium, multivitamin and flaxseed capsule I take after my meals.  The probiotic only after breakfast and dinner, Calcium after breakfast, multivitamin after lunch and flaxseed every other day (fish oil capsule on the other day) after breakfast.
Posted 9/23/2009 2:19 AM (GMT 0)
thanks that helps...also, hwat is the max dose for prednisone a day?
Posted 9/23/2009 2:32 AM (GMT 0)
You shouldn't be taking any more than what your doctor has prescribed and once you start to taper it, take it exactly as your doctor prescribed as well. Prednisone isn't something to take casually.
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