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What is methylprednisolone prescribed for

Consulted a Rheumatologist for some problem, he suspected some kind of inflammation and hence prescribed Methylprednisolone 8mg once a day. As it is a strong drug/steroid I am resistant in using it. What can be it's other substitutes that are non steroids? Also can paracetamol be used when taking Methylprednisolone? Can Naproxen be taken for infla

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You can use Naproxen... but take Rheumatologist word... has he will be examined and depending on grade of inflammation he would have prescribed ...  Read More

Hi just two days back recovered from covid as part of treatment I took methylprednisolone for 10 days 8mg. Now I am returned to work.as part of yearly drug test I have to undergo drug test. Does usage of methylprednisolone gives positive drug test?? Please help

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For full guidance, prescription and follow up take a paid instant consultation. Hope that helps. You can even video consult directly via what sapp on 9999x104x408 ...  Read More

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My doctor prescribed me Methylprednisolone 8mg tablet 3 times a day for 5 days and then 2 times a day after 5 days. Since it is a steroids, is it safe to take 3 times a day for 5 days. This tablet is prescribed for caugh and throat related issue which I am facing for more than a week.

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

I took methylprednisolone for covid treatment. Now stopped, usage of methylprednisolone increase sugar levels. Do I need to worry or it will decrease automatically

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MPS is known to raise blood glucose levels, but they usually gradually come to normal over a few days,once it is stopped .But you need to monitor blood sugar levels even if it is stopped, especially a ...  Read More

If a dog weight 35kg, age 2.5 yrs was on methylprednisolone dose ip 8mg for 70days where he took 1/2 tablet each day i.e in total he consume 40aprx tablet in 70days duration does this effect his already present rabies titer. He was treated with the tablet for skin infection.

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Vaccination immunity will not get altered with steroid treatment given to skin issues. ...  Read More

My husband and I have started trying to conceive. However, he started on methylprednisolone. He had started his first day and had taken 4 out of 6 pills at the time of sexual intercourse. Not knowing that this could cause potential harm I am now very concerned with potential issues.

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It won't harm your pregnancy ...  Read More

My mother is High BP patient and she is 60 years old and suffering from Nerve related issues like sleep disc. Doctor has advised her to take Methylprednisolone two tablets for 5 days (1)Methylprednisolone increase the blood pressure of body? Pls advise.

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Yes but not much you should keep an eye on blood pressure.Do BP charting twice a day ...  Read More

I am on adalimumab 40 injection for few months but due to pain in joints and liver issues.i cannot take tablets for longer. So can I take Methylprednisolone for pain relief?

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Can I take predmet 8 mg twice daily instead predmet 16 mg . My doctor has prescribed predmet 16 but here predmet 8 mg is available

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Yes you can. ...  Read More

I want to ask about this cream as I forgot to take now I'm confused about name my dermat prescribed it

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

My daughter should undergo EEG test prescribed by doctor What medicine should I give her for making her sleep for the test? Her weight is 12kg

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Don’t worry The medication, dose and timing it should be given will be done under the supervision of the doctor and EEG dept team in the hospital you r getting it done. ...  Read More

I was initially prescribed one cycle as that was my requirement, but I need to take it for two cycles now. Should I take it everyday for six weeks, or 21 days on and 7 days off for contraception?

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Connect ...  Read More

Is fluxmine is s first line anti depressant...i want to ask fluxmine is prescribed for what?...what is the high dose of fluxmine...

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It can be depending on the set of symptoms and various other factors even as first line antidepressant. ...  Read More

I want to know names of some.medicine doctor prescribed me As i want to know about them what they do and actual use for so i can buy them

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You can consult online for all the details ...  Read More

Hello, so I got prescribed methlyphenidate SR 10mg by my doctor but I couldn't find it anywhere in any pharmacy in banglore. Anyone else that got prescribed methlyphenidate in Bangalore and got it if yes where ?

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Methylphenidate is a schedule X drug and needs in person consultation with a psychiatrist and 2 copies of prescription clearly mentioning the diagnosis, details of the doctor, address and registration ...  Read More

Wysolone 5mg has prescribed for me for the acne, can this be used? Any side effects occur using this medicine?

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Greetings Dr, I have pcos and went to consult gynecologist for advice on getting pregnant. She prescribed finast. Is finast useful in conceiving? I have slight higher testosterone, I'm waiting for blood work results but I have few hairs on chin... kindly help..

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Will not help u conceive ...  Read More

I have prescribed with gold tablets for erectile dysfunction.how effective is that tablet?how long does it take to work?

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IRRELEVANT ...  Read More

I am nearsighted but doctor prescribed me 0.50 spherical plus 0.75 plus cylinder 180 degree Why prescribed plus power for nearsighted person who is unable to see the distant object. Scientifically is it correct to give plus to nearsighted if yes why?????

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To give exact power prescribed for you,plus and minus powers can be mixed and can get exact power you need.pl consult Ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment. ...  Read More

I am having high B.P. and non alcoholic fatty liver. My B.P is under control(130/70) and i take cilidin o 40 as daily medicine. My doctor told that fatty liver is not to worry and prescribed liv 52 on safe side. My SGOT and SGPT are normal and only bilburin was high, in the recent tests. I faced problem of Premature ejaculation and consulted docto

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Take with caution and when needed ...  Read More

I have been prescribed HSG test and I am scared as I am someone with low tolerance of pain. And heard HSG test is quite painful.

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Consult ...  Read More

Please help me to take medicines as prescribed in prescription. I can understand 1x1 but when it is in morning or night with or without food.

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All in morning (1m- 1 in morning) ...  Read More

When is paternia tablet prescribed for patients. My brother is prescribed with that tablet but not sure of any side effects

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Consult ...  Read More

Hello doctors , I had cold cough and fever last week and doctor prescribed me these medicines I am attaching in photo, Today morning I had yellow colour urine I am drinking hot water and taken medicines Why my urine colour is yellow? Is these medicines are affecting

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It can happen water deficiencies, mltivitamins, viral and illness can cause dont worry keep taking ...  Read More

I have pcod problem. Doctor prescribed me metformin hcl 500 in od. Wt is use of this medicine. How many days take continue this medicine.

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Its used in pcod as patients develop insulin resistance, take till prescribed by your doctor along with lifestyle and diet modifications ...  Read More

As I have PCOD , so i was prescribed yasmin by my doctor. I am experiencing a lot of acidity after having it. Can you suggest something to make it better?

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Tab nexpro 40mg before food, once daily for 2 weeks ...  Read More

I had fungal infection removed but doctor never prescribed any antifungal medicine for me. I have no idea why

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Did u hav a surgery from were tissue was taken ? Wer u admitted and gvn meds ? ...  Read More

This is for diabeties patient. doc prescribed medicine TriGabapin 300. need to know is there any difference in Trigabapin 300 and Trigabantin 300. as pharmacy gave Trigabantin 300. please suggest

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We have been prescribed progesterone by doctor for first trimester, I have concern that it is our first pregnancy, for what possible reason it is prescribed as no test has been done and is it safe?

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Yes it is safe to take progesterone. Doctor prescribe that to lessen chances of abortion. No need to worry take them regularly ...  Read More

Suffering from mild chest and throat congestion from past 12 days repeated rt ptcr twice it is negative and SOP2 is 97 no fever no cough and today afternoon consulted doctor from Practo I was prescribed to take FABIFLU CAN I TAKE THIS MEDICINE

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You need a detailed evaluation and management for covid19 illness. Kindly take a consultation. ...  Read More

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