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I was just prescribed methylprednisolone yesterday for back pain and i'm planning to go out this weekend. its it safe to have drinks with my friends?

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Steroids: Medrol (methylprednisolone) can increase acid production in the stomach and taking these pills and drinking alcohol together is not advisable. You have to protect your stomach when taking corticosteroids.

Answered 6/27/2014

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Yes: Do not go overboard with alcohol. Keep it at a modest level and you will be fine.

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