Can you take Prednisone with ibuprofen?

Answer 1

ibuprofen is among the family of painkillers known as NSAID's - Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. In that family is aspirin. It can be a dangerous drug for people who suffer from possible stomach ulcers, or other conditions such as renal difficulties. However, it does work in reducing inflammation which is often associated with menstrual cramps, headache, and muscle pain.

Prednisone is a corticosteroid. Prednisone is prescribed to treat conditions such as Allergies, skin inflammation, ulcerative colitis, Arthritis, psoriasis, etc. One use of Prednisone is to help prevent the release of substances in the body which cause inflammation.

If your doctor or health-care provider has given you both prednisone and Ibuprofen, it is advisable to follow their advice. However, if you are prone to stomach distress or have known challenges with your kidneys, it may be advisable to consider paracetamol or in some countries 'Tylenol' as an alternative. They do not contribute to stomach distress, are safe during pregnancy, but in all cases must adhere to the maximum daily limits, otherwise you could face serious liver damage and even death.

As for the prednisone, it may be that your doctor has prescribed a 'series pack' which has you increase the amount you take each day, then reduces in steps the amount you take in the following days. If not, it is important to determine how long you're to take prednisone and when to begin tapering off from it. At no point should Prednisone be stopped immediately if you have been taking it consistently for more than five days.

Answer 2

Yes and No. It is not recommended as it increases intestinal ulcerations.