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I took 40 mgs of prednisone today and bp went up to 176/97? pharmacist told me that bp can rise from the prednisone took 40mgs today as prescribed by urgent care. how long before bp goes back down. the reason for the prednisone is for copd and mild case of flu. had flu shot one week ago.

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