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I take prednisone and triamcinolone acetonide ointment for my red rash on my arms. its not going away been 4 days, plus my heart pound hard, why?

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

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Give it more time: Also sounds like you may be having anxiety attacks. Consult your PDP

Answered 3/6/2015

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A member asked:

I take prednisone and triamcinolone acetonide ointment for my red rash on my arms. its not going away been 4 days, plus my heart pound hard, why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

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