Can I Take Lunesta Along With Kenalog Shot For Allergy?

Posted on Tue, 19 Aug 2014

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Tue, 19 Aug 2014 Answered on

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Question : I was given a Kenalog shot last night for an allergic reaction can I still take my lunesta and xanax also given macrobid for UTI

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (28 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hi and welcome

Detailed Answer:
Yes, you can, There is no known serious interaction between these drugs and it can be taken together. Just try to take lunesta and xanax 2 hours after or before macrobid. Wish you good health. Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (20 hours later)

How long does Kenalog stay in your system and why would they prescribe me that for an allergic reaction

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
hi

Detailed Answer:
It stays up to 1 months bit most effect is seej within first several days. Kenalog is used for allergic reactions since it reduces body inflammatory response. Some other medicines can be used as well but kenalog is aproproate drug for most allergy reactions

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar