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Can i have a beer or two while on prednisone for a week?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Prednisone: Although Drugs.com does not show an interaction between alcohol & prednisone - I would check with your physician to ensure that alcohol use is safe with your medical conditions. Take care.

Answered 5/11/2015

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