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What Causes Elevation In Blood Count While On Zithromax And Prednisone?

I am a Type 2 diabetic 69 year old male. Rarely does my blood count get even close to 200. Yesterday I had terrible chest congestion and cough so I went to a local doctor who prescribed Zithromax, Prednisone, Ventolin HFA, and Virtussin AC Spray. I feel much better than yesterday, but my blood count is running between 250 and 339. It has never gotten this high. Could this combination of medicines caused this?
Mon, 25 Apr 2016
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HI.

Any infection or inflammation in the body can influence the blood glucose levels cause it to rise, so do not worry too much about it. Once the infection is treated, your blood sugar levels shall return to their usual self.

Best wishes.
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What Causes Elevation In Blood Count While On Zithromax And Prednisone?

HI. Any infection or inflammation in the body can influence the blood glucose levels cause it to rise, so do not worry too much about it. Once the infection is treated, your blood sugar levels shall return to their usual self. Best wishes.