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I took amoxicillin about 3 hours ago is it safe to take prednisone for my asthma?

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Dr. Kristin Sokol answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Yes: No contraindication to taking these 2 mess together.

Dr Pizzo agreed

Answered 8/17/2016

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