My question is about medication

[Monkeymum]

a GP ( not my usual) over the telephone prescribed prednisolone steroids for me , my problem is I usually take diazepam , just one pill every couple of days , is it safe to take it whilst using the steroids, my anxiety levels are sky high today

Thanks for any advice you can offer

[Ailsa-NRAS]

Hello Monkeymum

My first advice would be to seek help from your rheumatology team or GP - this is what I have found in regard to information about potential interaction :

Drug Interactions between prednisone and Valium

This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:

prednisone

Valium (diazepam)

ConsumerProfessional

Interactions between your drugs

Minor

diazePAM predniSONE

Applies to: Valium (diazepam) and prednisone

Consumer information for this minor interaction is not currently available. Some minor drug interactions may not be clinically relevant in all patients. Minor drug interactions do not usually cause harm or require a change in therapy. However, your healthcare provider can determine if adjustments to your medications are needed.

If in doubt about taking any medications the best thing to do is to seek help/clarification from your medical team.

Best wishes

Ailsa

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I think it's best to let a phychiatrist manage your meds, they are more experience than a GP.

[Mike7777]

I tried prednisone for a shoulder injury recently. Made my blood pressure skyrocket and bloating. Also heart pressure. Wouldnt recommend, i also take lorazepam for anxiety.