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How Should Prednisone, Diltiazem And Hydrochloroquine Be Taken?

Hello Doctor, I am taking many drugs. How can I be sure that I am taking them correctly. I.E. Should I take my blood pressure medicine with food/ without food, should I take them all together or at different times of the day? Also taking prednisone 2.5, diltiazem, hydrochloroquine
Fri, 23 Mar 2018
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Hello,

1. Prednisone is best taken in the morning and if possible alternate day therapy may be considered if you are taking long-term treatment. Its dose should be decreased gradually after the drug has been used for several weeks. Avoid taking foods rich in calcium such as milk or dairy products or antacids containing calcium salts.

2. Diltiazem should be taken on an empty stomach, about half to one hour before food at the same time of the day either in the morning or evening. Grapefruit juice may increase the amount of diltiazem your body hence should be avoided.

3. Hydroxychloroquine should be taken with a meal or a glass of milk.


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali
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How Should Prednisone, Diltiazem And Hydrochloroquine Be Taken?

Hello, 1. Prednisone is best taken in the morning and if possible alternate day therapy may be considered if you are taking long-term treatment. Its dose should be decreased gradually after the drug has been used for several weeks. Avoid taking foods rich in calcium such as milk or dairy products or antacids containing calcium salts. 2. Diltiazem should be taken on an empty stomach, about half to one hour before food at the same time of the day either in the morning or evening. Grapefruit juice may increase the amount of diltiazem your body hence should be avoided. 3. Hydroxychloroquine should be taken with a meal or a glass of milk. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali