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Dr ordered 6 day therapy of steroids for muscle spasm.. would using cocaine on occasion be harmful?

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Cocaine is harmful: Regardless of the steroid therapy, cocaine can be harmful. Best thing for your health is to completely stop using cocaine.

Answered 12/9/2017

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