Prednisone

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Prednisone can be used for allergic disorders, and might help skin allergy, but is not used as antihistamine first aid.

Two benadryl antihistamine capsules are better choice for immediate allergic reaction.

The hospital will give benadryl as first aid for skin allergy.

If it is doing the job it is meant to be doing then yes because it lowers inflammation. The lower the inflammation the lower the SED rate.

Being both a pharmacist and a doctor, I know for a fact that these two drugs will have no side effects if taken together.

Infact, the taking of Nyquil allows for the prednisone to be absorbed more easily into the body.

There were no interactions found in our database between Alka-Seltzer Plus Day ... Prednisone is used to treat the following conditions: Acute Lymphocytic ... Do not stop taking any medications without consulting your healthcare provider. ... in no way should be construed to indicate that the drug or combination is safe.

You can check all known interactions of drugs yourself with the website http://www.drugs.com/drug_interactions.php. Simply type in the drugs you wish to find and select the correct drug from the dropdown menu. All known interactions will then appear.

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* predniSONE * Zyrtec (cetirizine) ---- 0 Interaction found:

* No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. ALWAYS consult with your doctor or pharmacist. ----

Prednisone is prescribed to dogs for various reasons, and the reasons often determine the dose. However, as rule of thumb, the recommended dosages range from .1 to 3 mg per pound, up to three times a day. The lower dosages are usually given for anti-inflammatory reasons and the higher dosages to suppress immunity. The maximum dosage recommended for a 15 pound dog would be 45 mg, but is it best to check with your veterinarian before administering this or any drug.

I've heard you can pull the cat's penis out of it's slot and massage it and give it cranberry juice

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Yes. There is no contraindication to doing so.

This would be OK. This combination could be used to treat severe allergic reactions such as poison ivy or drug allergy. Remember that the prednisone is very harsh on your stomach. Have food on your stomach when you take each dose! The hydroxyzine will make you drowsy and lightheaded.

Benadryl is taken to suppress allergies, however Prednisone suppresses the immune system, and therefore your allergies as well. If you are on Prednisone, taking Benadryl is pointless because Prednisone is an infinitely stronger anti-allergen.

Yes, it is physically possible to consume alcohol while taking prednisone. But the question you should have asked is "Should alcohol be consumed while taking prednisone?". But you didn't ask that question, so I won't answer it.

I don't know what will happen if you take the two together. however i do know by experience that prednisone, solumedrol, or any other steroid significantly affects bi- polar disorder. Steroids can make your moods fluctuate very quickly and can sometimes lead to hospitilization. If you are taking steroids and are bi polar be aware that the steroids will play havoc with your emotions.

well i have been on prednisalone [about 3 ears ago] 30 mg] and i drank alcahol.

i am about to go on it again and a asked if a would be a able to have a drink and my specialist nurse said i could [so i will] lol

I have been able to keep my SEVERE polyps under control with two doses of 80 milligram Oxycontin per day. I will be having my SECOND surgury very soon. However, no " Doctor " will ever listen to why this works, or prescribe this Med. for any patient. You will be assumed to be an Abuser. This powerful anti inflammitory ( and headache moderator) works. I am 52 years old, former Racehorse Trainer, and have NEVER!!! abused ANY medication!!! Hope this helps someone. It took me 5 years to find out by accident. Thank God....I get a little sleep, without waking up gasping for breath everytime my mouth closes in sleep.

If you have decreased cortisol from long term opiode use, your adrenal gland has been affected and prednisone will help. You definitely need to do this under a Dr.s care since the combination of withdrawal symptoms and prednisone could cause a seizure if your adrenal gland is already functioning normally. Most Dr.s seem to just want you to suffer through it so you will learn your lesson,so it may not be an option. The only way to avoid severe withdrawal is a gradual tapering down. Most people cannot do this on their own. You need to get smaller and smaller prescriptions to be successful. Even then it is hard to avoid when you feel like crap and the pills are available. Go through it enough times and you will learn. Hopefully. Good luck.

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* Absolutely not! Prednisone for humans has to be monitored closely and the side effects with some people can be unpleasant. Take your dog to the vet! It's cheaper in the long wrong. NEVER use human medications on any of your pets. * From another source: Actually whether its 5 mg or 20 mg of prednisone, prednisone is prednisone. In some cases depending on where you are (what country) if your pet was prescribed prednisone there wouldn't be any "special beef flavored" variety, they'd be given the exact same tablet you would be taking if you had gotten a prescription for yourself the same day. Please see a vet, however. Prednisone does more harm than good if not given correctly, and sometimes additional tests are needed to check general health, etc before starting a prednisone regimen. But as for the simple question of "can it be done", certainly it can, it is the same chemical. The point the above answer could have made more clearly is that it should not be given if you do not know what you are doing. Unfortunately, some people do not have access to vets, and I understand that. In that case the internet is a great source of information, although it can also be a source of misinformation. Be careful in any case.

Some opiod drugs include morphine, heroin, hyrocodone, oxycodone, and of course opium. Opioids have inherent analgesic (pain relieveing) properties and haven been used both medicinally and recreationally since 6000 BCE, making it one of the oldest drugs.

If you have been prescribed Prednisone you will need to see the doctor to know if and when you can be off the medication. When it was prescribed to you, it was for a certain amount of time to accomplish its goal.

Yes, they are safe to take together. The only things that claritan or claritan d react with are some anti-biotics and some anti-anxieties. There really isn't much to Nyquil all it is tylenrol + sudafed and guafesson in a liquid.

Claritan is an anti-histamine, and really ahs no relation to the drugs in NyQuil at all

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Yes, ciprofloxacin and prednisone can generally be taken together, as there are no direct interactions between the two medications. However, it's important to follow your healthcare provider's recommendations and inform them about all medications you are taking. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have any concerns or experience side effects.