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What Causes Stomach Ache And Heartburn After Taking Prednisone?

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Posted on Sat, 2 Sep 2017
Question: Im taking prednisone on my 4 th day of a 6 day pack. I have a terrible stomach ache and heart burn. What is best to take?
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Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (24 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Take omeprazole(Over the counter).

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Severe gastritis is most common side effect of prednisolone.
Take Omeprazole 40 mg (Prisolec) Once daily along with it take antacid like Ts 2table spoon twice daily.
Thanks.
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What Causes Stomach Ache And Heartburn After Taking Prednisone?

Brief Answer: Take omeprazole(Over the counter). Detailed Answer: Hello, Severe gastritis is most common side effect of prednisolone. Take Omeprazole 40 mg (Prisolec) Once daily along with it take antacid like Ts 2table spoon twice daily. Thanks.