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Taking amoxicillin and doxy for pneumonia. is it ok to take prednisone as well ? i know it helped with my cough before ?

Q: taking amoxicillin and doxy for pneumonia. is it ok to take prednisone as well ? i know it helped with my cough before ?

: Only if prescribed by your Doctor. If not, you’re putting yourself at risk for a gastrointestinal bleed, worsening the infection and side effects from the steroids.

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Only if prescribed by your Doctor. If not, you’re putting yourself at risk for a gastrointestinal bleed, worsening the infection and side effects from the steroids.

Answered 4/9/2021

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A member asked:

Taking amoxicillin and doxy for pneumonia. is it ok to take prednisone as well ? i know it helped with my cough before ?

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