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Can prednisone cause gastritis/ulcer. took it for only 2 days and started getting stomach problems. been off prednisone for 3 weeks, but still have it?

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Dr. Arthur Heller
Dr. Arthur Helleranswered
Gastroenterology 44 years experience
Yes...: but usually takes more than 2 days of treatment. Could aggravate prior issue, or be unrelsted. Talk to prescribing doc.
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Dr. Andrew Seibert
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