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Is it safe to take prescription cholesterol and blood pressure meds while on steroids to minimize side effects?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Steroids: Yes, if prescribed by same doctor & monitored.

Answered 7/7/2013

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