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If i took prednisone for 2 days at 40mg a day. would it be alright to drink after 12 hours. i'm 30, weigh 175, fast metabolism an a height of 5'10.

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Dr. Akua Agyeman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics

Yes: Generally, that would be ok. What did you take prednisone.

Answered 2/8/2016

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Dr. Charles Turck answered

Specializes in Pharmacology

Yes, it’s alright: There is no known interaction between alcohol and prednisone, so drinking alcohol within 12 hours of taking prednisone should be alright.

Dr Feola agreed

Answered 2/12/2016

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