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A member asked:
I was prescribed antibiotics & prednisone for a bug bite that caused an allergic reaction & became infected do i absolutely have to take the steroids?
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No: I would take the abx but the steroids are optional.They actually similar to stress hormones your body already makes, and a short course may help, but you could chose to go without with no significant risk.
Answered 11/28/2016
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