HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

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

A doctor has provided 1 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.

Dr Mutnick agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

5.2k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Have allergic reaction rash was given prednisone to take 60mg a day for 3 days, this seems like a lot. Do I need it or will they go away on their own?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I'm still itchy. Can i take benagryl 25mg with my perscribed prednisone 10mg. I have been allergic to flexaril and tramadol

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I'm on prednisone for an allergic reaction to something unknown. I also have chronic leg pain. What is safe to take besides Tylenol?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Can I take my 800mg ibuprofen for my chronic migraines? I'm currently taking prednisone for an allergic reaction to flagyl?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

If I'm taking prednisone and atarax for an allergic reaction in the form of a rash can I take NyQuil to help me sleep. The itching is so bad?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Is it safe to take penicillin and prednisone with NyQuil?
Is prednisone a derivative of penicillin?
My husband has had bronchitis for a month. He's had a z pack and prednisone twice. Shouldn't they have given him a shot of penicillin and breathing tr?
What can I take instead if I am allergic to prednisone?
I took prednisone for 3 days following an allergic reaction. Is it possible to feel depressed after going off the meds? I also take lithium for mood.

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.