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Can i have a glass of wine while taking methylprednisolone for poison ivy?

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Yes: It should not be an issue.

Answered 9/16/2013

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Yes: But beware of the fact that alcohol often intensify the itching.

Dr Altman and 6 doctors agreed

Answered 3/27/2017

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