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Hey I Been On Prednisone 5mg Per Day For 2
Question: hey i been on prednisone 5mg per day for 2 months for other symptoms but i want to know if i can take fluconazole for a week while on pred.?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for the query. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have been using Prednisone for the last 2 months. Now, you need to take antifungal medications like Fluconazole along with your currently using Prednisone.
Long term use of steroid medications like Prednisone can weaken your body's immune system and making it easier for you to get fungal infections. Again, Fluconazole oral will increase the blood level or effect of Prednisone oral by changing drug metabolism as Fluconazole is an enzyme inhibitor. So, you may require a dose adjustment or your prescribing doctor's more frequent monitoring to avoid any unwanted side effects or complications. If you notice any side effects during taking these medications, you should inform your doctor promptly.
If your doctor permits you to take Fluconazole along with Prednisone, only then you can take Fluconazole under your doctor's supervision and guidance.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician,
Please see the detailed answer below.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for the query. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have been using Prednisone for the last 2 months. Now, you need to take antifungal medications like Fluconazole along with your currently using Prednisone.
Long term use of steroid medications like Prednisone can weaken your body's immune system and making it easier for you to get fungal infections. Again, Fluconazole oral will increase the blood level or effect of Prednisone oral by changing drug metabolism as Fluconazole is an enzyme inhibitor. So, you may require a dose adjustment or your prescribing doctor's more frequent monitoring to avoid any unwanted side effects or complications. If you notice any side effects during taking these medications, you should inform your doctor promptly.
If your doctor permits you to take Fluconazole along with Prednisone, only then you can take Fluconazole under your doctor's supervision and guidance.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician,
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