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I just got a precripfion for prednisone. i am supposed to take it for 7 days. 60mg, thd 50.mg, then 40mg, and so on down to 10 i like to have a couple of beers after work. i work 10 to 14 hours a day. i would like to know if this is a problem with pred
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There : There is no official interaction between Prednisone and alcohol, but alcohol weakens the stomach lining, as does prednisone, so in theory, you're more apt to get a stomach ulcer by mixing the two. The safest thing to do is avoid alcohol while on the prednisone. I've attached a link that discusses this very subject.
Answered 10/3/2016
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It can be: A problem. Prednisone can increase the chance of increased stomach acid and inflammation, like gastritis or even stomach/duodenal ulcers. Alcohol may contribute to this as well. You didn't say why you are on it, but I am guessing a COPD exacerbation, which means you probably smoke. The combo of alcohol, tobacco and Prednisone is not a good one for your GI tract. Avoid the beer, stop smoking.
Answered 12/31/2015
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