I was give prednisone for an acute asthma attack today. My prescription says to take 6 on day 1...5 on day 2, and so forth. I know that I took this years ago and was given more specific directions.....like on day 2 take 2 before breakfast, 2 at lunch, etc. However, I can't remember the specifics of the times of day for each of the 6 days. Does anyone have that info. ?