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Why is it that a person should take hydrocortisone tablets with food or meals?
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Stomach irritation: Hydrocortisone, or steroids in general, can be very irritating to the GI tract. Taking them with food can minimize problems like nausea, heartburn, and stomach pain.
Answered 6/10/2014
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