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I am on erythromycin for gastroparesis. i started a pack of prednisone. i read that these two meds can interact. ill be off the prednisone in 3 days. should i not mix the two? thanks?

Q: i am on erythromycin for gastroparesis. i started a pack of prednisone. i read that these two meds can interact. ill be off the prednisone in 3 days. should i not mix the two? thanks?

: You can take the drugs together. The only potential interaction is that either drug can cause stomach upset. If that's a problem, just avoid taking them at the same time; or take with meals or an antacid. Otherwise there is no problem.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

You can take the drugs together. The only potential interaction is that either drug can cause stomach upset. If that's a problem, just avoid taking them at the same time; or take with meals or an antacid. Otherwise there is no problem.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 7/6/2021

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A member asked:

I am on erythromycin for gastroparesis. i started a pack of prednisone. i read that these two meds can interact. ill be off the prednisone in 3 days. should i not mix the two? thanks?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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