Does Fluconazole Interact With Prednisone?

Prednisone : There was a case report that a liver-transplanted patient treated with prednisone developed acute adrenal cortex insufficiency when a 3 month therapy with fluconazole was discontinued.

Severity: Minor

Severity basis: drug interactions section. Combining Fluconazole (Azole antifungal) and Prednisone (Systemic corticosteroid) is classified as a minor interaction.

What to Do

This is generally a minor interaction, but review it with your pharmacist to be sure it is safe for you.

From the FDA Label

Prednisone : There was a case report that a liver-transplanted patient treated with prednisone developed acute adrenal cortex insufficiency when a 3 month therapy with fluconazole was discontinued.

Source: FDA structured product labeling (set_id 01df20c4-7b94-044e-e063-6394a90a406a).

Fluconazole

Azole antifungal

Brands: Diflucan

View Fluconazole safety profile

Prednisone

Systemic corticosteroid

Brands: Deltasone, Rayos

View Prednisone safety profile

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This information is educational — not medical advice.

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