Whoops...what to do now
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Each week I pre-fill my pill box with all the pills I need to take for the week. I have been taking my 10mg ( two 5mg pills ) of prednisone around 5-6 am each morning and did the same today. It is now evening here and I noticed today I didn't feel well and was wondering what was wrong.
I just went to take out my pills for tomorrow morning and noticed that I accidentally filled each days supply with two 1mg pills which means I only took 2 mg this morning instead of 10mg. That certainly would explain why I felt like cr*p today.
The question is now that it is evening here and I'm not due to take my 10mg until tomorrow morning, should I wait or take something additional at this time to tide me over until the morning. SInce I will be going to sleep soon I can certainly bear with it but want to do the right thing.
Why do they make the 1mg and 10mg pills look so similar .....very stupid ?
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audrey80537 rocketman42
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track rocketman42
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best of luck
julian. rocketman42
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rocketman42
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As it turns out, I wound up falling asleep without taking any additional meds and woke up this morning without any major problems other than shoulder pain and some generalized stiffnness. I immediately took my 10 mgs and will keep my fingers crossed that things will be OK.
EileenH rocketman42
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Best t all
stella-dk judytal
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Oregonjohn-UK rocketman42
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The best advice I can give is either contact your Pharmacy or better still read the data sheet that comes with every med!
For Mr Fred it states: 'If you forget a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it's almost time for your next dose, then do not take the missed dose at all. NEVER take a double dose to make up for the one missed'
As far as missing part of your dose you are not taking any more than you would have if the makeup is no more than the total.
There should be a number on the tablet indicating the dose either a 5 or a 1 - I have just checked mine and they a clearly marked, this is common practice with meds of the same type that can be prescribed in different mgs amounts. UK info - may be different in other countries?
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