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Can hydrocortisone tablets interact with alcohol?

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Dr. Thomas Klein answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

They could: Steroid pills can irritate the lining of the stomach. Alcohol can do the same thing.

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Answered 7/30/2013

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