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My dr wants to put me on prednisone for a persistent sinus infection. i have thyroid problems and am nervous. will prednisone affect my thyroid?

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Not likely: If you are controlled on thyroid medication you should be fine.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/1/2016

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