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Hi @vjs, My non medical thinking is everything in moderation but I did give up alcohol after being diagnosed with neuropathy just because it can make it worse and I just don't want to chance it. Here's some info on the topic:
--- Should I Avoid Alcohol? What to Know When Taking Prednisone: https://www.healthline.com/health/should-i-avoid-alcohol-prednisone-questions-answered
I think Xanax and prednisone are safe taken together but may have a minor interaction but the information mentioning the interaction is not for a layman like myself so doesn't mean much - https://www.drugs.com/medical-answers/prednisone-systemic-can-you-take-xanax-if-you-are-49091/