Has anyone had problems taking prednisolone whilst already taking doxazosin?

[shaftman]

Dont seem to be getting anywhere asking GP or consultant.

[teddyd]

I usually ask the pharmacist regarding impact of one medication with another.I am sure a phone call to pharmacist could answer your question.

[shaftman in reply to teddyd]

Thanks, I had thought of that, but laid it to one side as i would only receive a generalised answer, not specific to myself. I think I may just stop the doxazosin for a short while and see if it reduces the side effects.

[O2Trees]

I dont have an answer and you need to have another word with your pharmacist or GP. Do you mean doxycycline? Ive not heard of the one you mention. You dont say what problems you are having.

[shaftman in reply to O2Trees]

doxazosin is a drug i was on previously as a treatment both for high blood pressure and enlarged prostate. since starting prednisolone for a lung disease side effects from the doxazosin seen to have increased dramatically. I am sure i have read this at some time, and was trying to confirm that.

[O2Trees in reply to shaftman]

Apologies my mistake, never heard of that. So afraid no suggestion from me as to cause of problems!

[katieoxo60 in reply to shaftman]

Doxazosin does impact on your airways , so it might not work well with a drug for the lungs. Any Pharmacist can check this up for you. Or you should be able to find possible interactions on line by typing the drug into your search engine. Take care when just stopping Doxazosin as interactions are not the same as alergic reactions.

[Mooka]

drugs.com/drug_interactions... could try using this site. It won’t be personalised but our experiences wouldn’t either. I hope you feel better soon.

[shaftman in reply to Mooka]

Thanks, pretty much what I have been able to find out, got a blood pressure check in two weeks, dropping it off till then, see what happens.

[katieoxo60]

Hi again shaftman , I just looked up on drug interactions it suggests it may result in changes in your BP readings if taking both drugs together, so you do need to discuss this with your GP, at the very least.