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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Jan 27 8:38am | Replies (1879)
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@vjs

Hello! New to PMR, on prednisone 15 mg to start. I love to have a glass of white wine every now and then. How does prednisone and wine cohabit? Also have Panic/Anxiety Disorder, I take Xanax when it gets a bit rough, along with daily antidepressants. Having taken prednisone for asthma before, I do get irritable. Does Xanax and prednisone play nicely together?? (Note:playfulness in wording helps me cope)

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | May 27, 2023

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/

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