Overview Of Prednisone

Potential Medication Interactions

Prednisone can interact with barbiturates such as amobarbital and pentobarbital. It also interacts with some diuretics, including furosemide, bumetanide, and torsemide. Diabetes patients should be aware that prednisone could interfere with insulin and some other injectable diabetes medicines. This drug also interacts with estrogen found in hormone replacement therapy and birth control pills.

Prednisone is known to interact with over-the-counter pain relievers and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories. Two examples are ibuprofen and naproxen. It also interacts with diclofenac, indomethacin, and ketoprofen. Individuals who take acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin) or other salicylates, such as choline magnesium trisalicylate, should check with their doctor about potential interactions with prednisone first.

Continue reading to reveal common dosage recommendations next.