Can I Take Ciprofloxacin And Prednisone

Posted on Sun, 1 Sep 2019

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Question : Can I take ciprofloxacin and prednisone

Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No

Detailed Answer:
Dear sir,

I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns but it is not recommended to use both drugs together as both can lead to the side effect of tendon rupture which could require surgery or could cause disability..

I hope you find this helpful

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. salah saad shoman (8 hours later)

My dr also prescribed me prednisone and tylenol 3 for my gout issues. I know she is a professional but are they ok to take together?

Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (19 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Dear sir, hello again.. Yes you can use them together as there is no reported interactions between the two medications.. however it is recommended to take medication at least two hours apart.. I hope I answered your question..

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. salah saad shoman (18 hours later)

Good morning. I have stopped taking the prednisone. The last dose I took was 10 pm Sunday. How soon can I resume the ciprofloxacin?

Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please resume

Detailed Answer:
Dear sir, hello again but you should not stop prednisone cold turkey , it need to be tapered off under your doctor’s supervision.. please continue taking your prednisone doses as scheduled. I hope you find this helpful

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad