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Can prednisone make you constipated? taking 40mg a day
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Prednisone: has not generally been associated with constipation. See: https://www.drugs.com/sfx/prednisone-side-effects.html
Answered 5/31/2017
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Constipation: Agree with Dr, Gabor. Although constipation can occur- the frequency has not been reported per Drugs.Com. REF: https://www.drugs.com/sfx/prednisone-side-effects.html
Answered 6/1/2017
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