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Can Prednisone Be Taken While On Metoprolol?

I started taking prednisone today 6 tablets 5 mg twice daily for nine days. I have taken 6 only and I have atrial tachycardia I take 1 bid tablets metropolol 25 Mag daily. I normally have pulse on the 60th and has going up today to 80 and after the second tablet only had gone down to 78. Should I stop this medication before taking the 2nd dose of the first day. Really appreciate your input I am 71 years old Thanks
Wed, 27 Jun 2018
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They can be taken together. There is no significant interaction.

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Can Prednisone Be Taken While On Metoprolol?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. They can be taken together. There is no significant interaction. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.