<s>[INST] Hello  Dr. Grief, i just want ask about the effect of prednisone. Last  week i had a minor operation, in my anus.my doctor prescribed me colace to prevent constipation. After 24 hours I had an allergy to my medicine that i took. So my husband brought me back to the hospital due to  my severe allergy. My doctor prescribed me 8 tablets of 5 mg prednisone single dose for 3 days. These morning i went to his clinic for follow up , and I ask if i will continue my prednisone. He said stop  taking my steroid. My question now , since the doctor did not tapered the dosage and he stopped just like that, is there any effect to my body since this is my first time to having this kind of medicine. Hoping that this question will help to my worries. I know that prednisone  should be taking continuesly by tapering the dosage before it will stop. Thank you doctor for taking your time to answer  my question. [/INST] Hi thanks for using HCM.No need to worry. Since the drug has been given for 3 days, tapering is not required. If it was given longer days then treatment requires tapering.No need to worry. Follow your doctor's advice.Regards </s>