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My boyfriend has an ulcer and  he also has sciatica and was prescribed Prednisone.   Can he take the Prednisone?  Will it bother his ulcer?

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If the doctor prescribing the Prednisone was aware of the ulcer, I don't think he would have prescribed it.  You can call your pharmacist, or the doctor to find out for sure.
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Prednisone can be very rough on the stomach even in someone who does not have an ulcer.  However, if the doctor knows of the ulcer, then he/she had decided that the benefits of taking the prednison outweigh the risks of irritating the ulcer.  If the doctor is NOT aware of your boyfriend's ulcer, I would definitely suggest contacting the doctor before having your boyfriend start the medication.

In either case, I would also definitely suggest taking the prednisone with food to help lessen the stomach irritation it can cause.
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