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Can Prednisone Be Taken While On Blood Pressure Medication?
Question: My mother in law has come in contact with poison ivy and has recently had a heart attack so is on antihypertensives and a beta blocker. Should she consider taking low dose prednisone that she has on hand to help with puritis?
Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome on HCM!
Regarding your concern, you should know that oral steroids can raise her blood pressure. Besides, they have a lot of adverse effects.
For this reason, I would recommend taking an oral antihistamine (loratadine or cetirizine) instead of steroids to help her with pruritus and use topically a steroid ointment.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
Ki
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome on HCM!
Regarding your concern, you should know that oral steroids can raise her blood pressure. Besides, they have a lot of adverse effects.
For this reason, I would recommend taking an oral antihistamine (loratadine or cetirizine) instead of steroids to help her with pruritus and use topically a steroid ointment.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
Ki
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