Medication

[Doggie123-UK]

I have had my meds delivered thank goodness, they are Doxycycline (100mg) and Prednisolone (5mg)

Has anyone had any experience of these

[CDPO16]

Hi, I think that most of us will have had experience of these at one time or another. Prednisolone is best taken in a morning with or after food. Doxy is taken once a day, usually in a morning. Both can be taken together. I have never had a problem with doxy but I know that others have experienced gastric upsets. If this is taken with or after food that should be avoided.

It's important to finish the course of both medicines and it will usually take about 3 days before you begin to feel some benefit.

[Doggie123-UK in reply to CDPO16]

Have to take the doxy twce a day

[CDPO16 in reply to Doggie123-UK]

Take it as it says on the pharmacy label.

[Doggie123-UK in reply to CDPO16]

twice a day

[Izb1 in reply to Doggie123-UK]

It is usually twice a day for the first day then once per day after. I haven't had any problems with either of these meds x

[Alberta56]

Hope these medicines will work for you. They are the standard drugs for people with our problems.

[Patk1]

Yes,theyre often prescribed.i take steroids as early as poss eg 5am,whn awake,with a snack to help avoid insomnia etc.theyre both v effective meds x

[craftyone]

Hi there I take 20mg prednisolone and 4 Doxycycline a day, plus 42 other tablets a day. I have never had any reaction. Hope these work for you

[ghousrider]

yes i have i am 58 i had them as a resuce pack when on olck down due to asma panic attack / bronical problems copd try them if no better go back to dotors mate ghoust rider

[garshe]

Take the Doxycycline with food or just after. Never on an empty stomach. xxSheila 💕

[thamesbob]

yes i got mine yesterday had the 1st dose at 10/00 am. second just the antibiotic at 2100 hrs started feeling a bit better this morning but at least i slept all night 1st time in over a week hope they work for you all the best 2003 bob

[peege]

As Izb1 says, Doxy is usually twice on the first day only then once per day. Check how many you've been given, thoroughly read the leaflets and instructions for both medicines. Doxy is a good antibiotic, I always take with a little food - I checked with a gp once about taking abs on an empty stomach and he said not to worry, always take with food if it helps to avoid tummy upset (I have a weak tum). With prednisolone I always take as early as possible in the mornings (usually 55am With an oatcake or two). I can't explain how hugely important to read all the leaflet and pharmacist's directions on the label - so easy to mis-read when you're feeling lousy. Hope you feel better soon. P

[Bootle-boy]

These are my emergency pack. They work. Doxicyclene starts to work quickly. The benefit can usually be felt within 24 hours. Along with an increased dose of prednisolone you shoild ferl better very soon.

[RufusRuffcut123]

I’ve taken both those drugs (once for pneumonia). Doxycycline is very effective . The steroids are very good for upper respiratory things . I’ve had those as well but not so much. Good luck. Take as directed - you can see from all of these replies they are prescribed often.

[Spacecat1]

Been on them about 5 years seem to work.

[anng18]

Hi Doggie,

I avoid dairy products for an hour before doxy and an hour after. To avoid stomach/digestive problems it is best to remain upright for an hour after taking the pills - avoid bending over. If I do this I have no problems with Doxy. I normally take the steroids a few hours before, to avoid overdosing myself with medication all at once, but I am a very low body weight.

[Timberman]

I see lots of replies but I thought I would chip in as these are my standard emergency meds for exacerbations of COPD. Doxy is my stand by anti-biotic at 100mg size and taken two first day and then either 7 or 14 one a day; I have found 14 days works best for me.

The steroidal Prednisolone is taken at a higher dose for me as it is an emergency supply - 6x5mg per day for 5 days, then graded down by one tab a day to zero (it can also be 2 every second day reduction). If you are taking 5mg a day it sound like a maintenance dose.

Both are best taken after food but a slice of toast or half a banana is enough to give your stomach acids something to work on.

I always follow the advice on the pack and in the monograph inside; I urge you to do so too.

[Benj1998]

Just finished my rescue pack after chest infection and cold,worked OK for me sent email to doctors to say that I had started taking them and he immediately sent prescription over to chemist for replacement for the next time I need to take,hopefully not till next winter

[Mavary]

hi yes I have. Doxycycline is for infections and Prednisolone is a steroid that is needed because you’ve probably got a really bad infection. I’ve had them both. Not long ago had steroids.