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I read that milk thistle will not let prednisone get metabolized and will build it up in your blood to toxic levels. is that true?
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Could be: Milk thistle is not going to do you any good and it has side effects and drug interactions. Unless you doctor prescribed it, discontinue using it.
Answered 11/17/2019
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