NyQuil With Prednisone - Interaction Details

Answer

There is no known interaction between prednisone and any of the drugs contained in NyQuil or NyQuil Severe. They are considered safe to take together.

More Detail

There are a variety of NyQuil formulations on the market, with the two most popular being NyQuil and NyQuil Severe.

NyQuil contains the following ingredients:

• Acetaminophen
• Dextromethorphan
• Doxylamine

NyQuil Severe contains the following ingredients:

• Acetaminophen
• Dextromethorphan
• Doxylamine
• Phenylephrine

So, when considering interactions between prednisone and NyQuil, we have to take into account all of the drugs contained in NyQuil products.

Fortunately, prednisone is safe to take with all of the above drugs.

In fact, NyQuil may help alleviate some of the side effects many individuals experience from prednisone, namely, insomnia and jitteriness. NyQuil can be a good option to help you get some sleep at night.

About NyQuil

NyQuil is a combination ingredient cold/flu medication. As mentioned, it comes in a variety of forms, and can contain the following drugs:

• Acetaminophen: A pain reliever and fever reducer. Acetaminophen is the active ingredient in Tylenol.
• Doxylamine: A sedating antihistamine, similar to Benadryl (diphenhydramine).
• Dextromethorphan: A cough suppressant. 
• Phenylephrine: A nasal decongestant.

NyQuil begins working about 15 to 30 minutes after taking a dose and has a typical duration of action of around 4-6 hours.

About Prednisone

Prednisone is used alone or with other medications to treat the symptoms of low corticosteroid levels (lack of certain substances that are usually produced by the body and are needed for normal body functioning).

Prednisone is also used to treat other conditions in patients with normal corticosteroid levels. These conditions include:

• Arthritis
• Severe allergic reactions
• Multiple sclerosis
• Lupus
• Various conditions that affect the lungs, skin, eyes, kidneys blood, thyroid, stomach, and intestines.

Prednisone is in a class of medications called corticosteroids and works to in those with low levels of corticosteroids by replacing steroids that are normally produced naturally by the body. It works to treat other conditions by reducing swelling and redness and by changing the way the immune system works.

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