Drug Interaction Report

If you are currently being treated or have recently been treated with deflazacort, you should let your doctor know before receiving tetanus toxoid. Depending on the dose and length of time you have been on deflazacort, you may have a reduced response to the vaccine. In some situations, your doctor may want to delay vaccination to give your body time to recover from the effects of deflazacort therapy. If you have recently been vaccinated with tetanus toxoid, your doctor may choose to postpone treatment with deflazacort for a couple of weeks or more. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

If you are currently being treated or have recently been treated with deflazacort, you should let your doctor know before receiving diphtheria toxoid. Depending on the dose and length of time you have been on deflazacort, you may have a reduced response to the vaccine. In some situations, your doctor may want to delay vaccination to give your body time to recover from the effects of deflazacort therapy. If you have recently been vaccinated with diphtheria toxoid, your doctor may choose to postpone treatment with deflazacort for a couple of weeks or more. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

If you are currently being treated or have recently been treated with deflazacort, you should let your doctor know before receiving pertussis, whole cell. Depending on the dose and length of time you have been on deflazacort, you may have a reduced response to the vaccine. In some situations, your doctor may want to delay vaccination to give your body time to recover from the effects of deflazacort therapy. If you have recently been vaccinated with pertussis, whole cell, your doctor may choose to postpone treatment with deflazacort for a couple of weeks or more. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

If you are currently being treated or have recently been treated with deflazacort, you should let your doctor know before receiving haemophilus b conjugate (HbOC) vaccine. Depending on the dose and length of time you have been on deflazacort, you may have a reduced response to the vaccine. In some situations, your doctor may want to delay vaccination to give your body time to recover from the effects of deflazacort therapy. If you have recently been vaccinated with haemophilus b conjugate (HbOC) vaccine, your doctor may choose to postpone treatment with deflazacort for a couple of weeks or more. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

Do not take deflazacort with grapefruit juice. Grapefruit juice may increase the blood levels of the active component of deflazacort. This may increase the risk and/or severity of side effects such as swelling, weight gain, electrolyte abnormalities, high blood pressure, high blood glucose, muscle weakness, depression, mood swings, acne, thinning skin, stretch marks, easy bruising, bone density loss, cataracts, glaucoma, menstrual irregularities, excessive growth of facial or body hair, and abnormal distribution of body fat, especially in the face, neck, back, and waist. Other side effects that may occur include decreased ability to fight infections, increased risk of developing infections, and inadequate response to stress such as infection, surgery, trauma, or a severe asthma attack. Children may experience a reduced growth rate during chronic use. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.