I've been given erythromycin 250mg tablets for an ear infection.
I also take diazepam 5mg when I have panic attacks. I had one today and had to take one of my diazepam. Can i still take my erythromycin tablet tonight or should I wait until the diazepam has worn off. I don't know how they interact,.
Does anyone know??
2007-03-28 10:03:33 · 12 answers · asked by Michelle 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Maybe you should call NHS Direct on 0845 46 47 (I know the number looks too short, but it's the right number). They have trained professionals who will be able to answer your question. You should definitely check it out ASAP. Hope you feel better soon x
2007-03-28 10:08:46 · answer #1 · answered by Mrs. Noo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a tendency for erythromycin to decrease the rate of metabolism of diazepam, however I would not encourage anyone to continue with diazepam in general. In some controlled studies it fared no better than placebo in anxiety.
Diazepam at best papers over the cracks and then rather thinly. It would be better to consider not pharmacological managements of panic attacks like relaxation therapy or psychotherapy.
2007-03-28 11:06:47 · answer #2 · answered by Dr Frank 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Erythromycin tablets are OK for you to take with Dazepam. Take the Erythromycin as your doctor prescribed. If it's 2 daily, then yes, take 1 at night.
2007-03-28 10:14:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call your pharmacist and check. I never heard of such an interaction, as they are two very different drugs that work on different systems. Generally though, antibiotics need to be taken as prescribed, for the full duration of the prescription. Failure to take them can result in a more virulent form of the disease you are fighting, When you stop taking them early, you promote the ability of the infection to become resistant to the antibiotic. It's important to not take them at all, or to take the full recommended prescription. If you don't take them at all, you run the risk of the infection growing more severe.
Call your doctor or pharmacist. (This is also the reason for having the same pharmacy for all your meds, and for telling your prescribing physician what meds you are currently taking).
2007-03-28 10:14:15 · answer #4 · answered by Deirdre H 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well I take erythromycin (100 mg) every day for my skin and I also take Celexa every day for an anxiety disorder, and both of them seem to being doing their jobs without any trouble!
2007-03-28 10:08:45 · answer #5 · answered by curiousE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Taking both together like this will turn you into a nymphomaniac for a period of 12 hours. By the way.... what's your address?
2007-03-28 10:29:16 · answer #6 · answered by Rude 4 U 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think you will ok to take your erythromycin as long as they are about an hour apart thats what i do when i have to take anitbiotics and all my epilesy medication
2007-03-28 10:15:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can take your panic meds with the antibiotics as normal. the only thing is not to take any alcohol at all with either of them. Doolally effects!
2007-03-28 10:14:12 · answer #8 · answered by puddytat 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Surely your GP would have checked that it was OK to take these things together?
2007-03-28 10:09:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They will be fine to take together. One is an antibiotic, which is ok with anything
2007-03-28 10:07:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋