Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Ear infection not improving on doxycycline, dr suggested prednisone, however, i now have a uti. is it safe to start pred?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
It's complicated...: First, I am skeptical you developed a UTI while taking doxycycline, which is active against the large majority of UTI bacteria. Vaginal yeast infections can be triggered by doxy -- maybe that's it. Prednisone would be fine for your ear, but can make yeast infections worse. All in all a complex situation. You'll need to rely on your doctor to work it out. Good luck!
Answered 2/14/2016
1.6k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Been prescribed azythromycin doxycycline 15 days and Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) 15 days. Sinus infection and uti. I'm not using all these. Which is best for both?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I got a tattoo a week ago and got prescribed prednisone for ear infection am I safe to take it now !? My tattoo is already healing up peeling and all?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Day 2 of taking doxycycline for a UTI and my head feels like its going to explode, worst headache ever, is this typical?
8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I have a bad ear infection and have augmenting& prednisone for 5 days now.I still have tons of fluid and pressure, steroid isn't helping. What do I do?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I am getting an ear infection. I don't have insurance is it safe to take the antibiotic doxycycline if its past the discard date ? Of 3/13/12
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
I'm on entresto, metoprolol, an lasix for heart failure, was recently prescribed macrobid for uti and now i have a tooth infection which i have doxycycline for is it ok to take them both together or should i wait the 5 days til macrobid is done?
Will I get a yeast infection taking doxycycline, prednisone and birth control pills all at the same time?
I was given metronidazole and doxycycline for my pid. Will those cure my uti/bladder infection as well?
Had a uti no more infection but I feel like I have no urge to pee. I was fine before this uti what the heck happened. I was on Macrobid had allergic reaction then on burst of prednisone. Im really frightened?
I am taking prednisone for bronchitis. Are urinary tract infections a possible side effect of this medicine?
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 questionMore of what we treat
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.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
