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Is it possible for you to drink alcohol while taking prednisone?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

The drug interaction: Checker i used did not show interactions - but that is not a guarantee that a reaction couldn't occur.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/17/2018

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