Question 1

how long does it take prednisone to start working? i.e. for back pain?

Accepted Answer

Dose, etiology, time: Of onset of back pain vs start of prednisone.    What work up done to justify use of steroids?

Question 2

what time to take prednisone?

Accepted Answer

Morning: Prednisone can affect your sleep, so best to take in the morning.  Also, taking it in the morning will best mimick what the body's own production of steroid is like.

Question 3

is it okay to take cla with prednisone?

Accepted Answer

What is cla?: If you mean conjugated linoleic acid, then this should not be an issue with prednisone.
Any concerns about drug-drug or drug-supplement interactions should be further discussed with your pharmacist however who can run an interaction check with their software.
Many supplements however don't necessarily have a lot of data on interactions or even ideal dosing.

Question 4

can i take prednisone  with hydroxycut?

Accepted Answer

Medication: Discontinue hydroxycut immediately. You have no idea what is in it since it is not regulated. The prednisone is prescribed by a doctor for a medical condition which takes priority over losing weight by taking pills.

Question 5

can you take zyflamend and prednisone together?

Accepted Answer

Talk to your Doctor: Zyflamend is a supplement sold without prescription for joint pain as anti-inflammatory product.It is claimed to be a cox 2 inhibiter and consist of Holy Basil,Turmeric,Ginger,Green tea,Rosemary,Hu Zhong,Chinese goldthread,Barberry,Oregano&amp;Baikal Scull Cap
Prednisone is a corticosteroid and has anti inflammatory properties.
We dont know what are you being treated for suggest you talk to your Docto

Question 6

can i take prednisone with uloric at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are no known drug interactions between prednisone and Uloric when taken at the same time, so they are safe to take together.

Question 7

can one take prednisone if they are covid19 positive?

Accepted Answer

Yes if usual med: If you have been taking Prednisone and it is one of your usual medications, please continue it. The medication should be used to treat a specific disorder.

Question 8

can a person take prednisone for the rest of their life?

Accepted Answer

Taking prednisone: Doctors sometimes do use Prednisone in patients for prolonged periods of time but only when there is no other choice.  Prednisone is an excellent drug for reducing inflammation, but if used for more than just a short time (usually less than 2-3 weeks), it may cause serious health issues.  Normally doctors try to shorten the duration of Prednisone treatment.

Question 9

can you take vancomycin and prednisone at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Used together in the right clinical context with no known significant drug-drug interaction. Specific side effects still apply.

Question 10

if im allergic to penicilin, can i take prednisone instead?

Accepted Answer

Penicillin: Penicillin is an antibiotic and treats infections, Prednisone is a steroid and treats inflammation, they are not given for the same condition, so you need to consult your doctor about your symptoms.

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