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Does prednisone cause any negative side effects on the stomach or intestines?
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It may: Prednisone may cause irritation of the lining of the stomach, reflux, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.It helps to take the medication on a full stomach, but these effects may still occur.
Answered 6/30/2014
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