Anti-Inflammatory Forums (Page 48)

I recently experienced an insect bite on the back of my hand, which has led to swelling. My doctor has prescribed Trolic 5mg for me. Could anyone share insights on what exactly this medication does? Additionally, as I am currently on antiretrovirals (ARVs), I'm concerned about how effective Trolic will be in conjunction with my ongoing treatment. Any information or personal experiences would be greatly appreciated. ## Trolic (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 certain types of arthritis;...

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I have naproxen from august 2010 is it still good? ## Hello, Linda! How are you? No, medications do lose efficacy with time and most only have a one year shelf-life, once the original factory sealed container is opened. It would be best to dispose of it and purchase a new supply. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased risk of bleeding and stomach irritation. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I used some blue star ointment in my groin area for itching and tested positive for benzo I don't. Take pprescription. Drugs except bactrium why did i test positive for benzo? ## My son tested positive for Benzodiazepine, he was taking Aleve migraine Excedrin and blue star ointment, would this cause a false positive??

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Round 1/2 cm brown coated pill with N on one side and 50 on other ## This tablet is manufactured by Teva Canada and they list it as containinging 50mgs of Diclofenac. The U.S. FDA classifies this medication as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory that's used to treat pain, fever and swelling. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach irritation and increased risk of bleeding. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I'm a generally healthy male of 58. Had heavy bronchitic asthma all my life. Till 30th year I regularly had tapered courses of prednisone. After that it went so well that I, except once in the few years, can life my life well with just spiriva and seretide. But then again I feel I live up to, say, 75 % of my optimum this way. Since a few months I add, on a weekly basis, one day 20 mg, next 10 mg, next 5 mg prednisone and I'm near the 100% that way. Would this use be considered a form of long time use, with the well known dangers of (creeping) side-effects (I don't notice any, actually) or as such a low dose/such a mild regiment that there's no harm to be expected? Thanks for any reaction! ## Hello, Turing! How are you? Yes, even at a low dose that's used occasionally...

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Hi there! My dad is suffering from knee pain and doctors said its due to auumulation of fluid. Doctor has prescribed t take Zerodol tablet (200 mg) daily. My dad is 59 yrs ol and is suffering from diabetes. Please advice if we have any side effect of this medicine. Thanks a lot! ## Hello, Neha! How is your dad? All medications carry the risk of causing side effects. Zerodol is listed as containing Aceclofenac, which is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory that's used to treat pain, fever and swelling. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach irritation and increased risk of bleeding. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Getting info on some of my Rxs, a few sites popped up that say they can sell the meds over the net and mail them. They have US addresses and phone numbers. Many of them price the meds by the pill, patch, or whatever a single unit would be. I didn't click on them because I was afraid of viruses and ID theft, and also that it might be illegal. Has anyone ever come across this? Is this legal? ## NO -- UNLESS YOU HAVE AN RX FROM A LICENSED MD IN THAT COUNTRY THAT MATCHES THE RX THAT COMES WITH THE PACKAGE OF PILLS. When have I seen this? ALMOST never. MY sister's best friend was suffering from Crohn's Disease and need Asacol, then only available outside the US. Her doc was great — how bad can an MD named "Dr Good" be? Neither of them anticipated his taking a long-a...

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syntex on one side 274 on the other//blue oval pill ## Hello, Venom! How are you? This tablet is manufactured by Allscripts and they list it as containing 275mgs of Naproxen. The FDA classifies this medication as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory and its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, increased risk of bleeding and stomach pain. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have been prescribed diclofen 50mg 3 times/day. This cuts my pain a bit but I still suffer much even trying to walk. Can the dosage be increased or can I take this with other pain meds? If so what other meds? ## Diclofenac is classified by the FDA as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory that's used to treat pain, fever and swelling. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, increased risk of bleeding and stomach irritation. It can be taken with more other pain relievers, except other NSAIDs and Diclofenac itself can be dosed up to 150mgs a day. Have you consulted your doctor? They'll be able to advise you as to what would be safest for you.

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Can you legally order it from mexico by mail? ## Hello, Susan! How are you? No, you cannot. This medication is listed as containing the steroid Betamethasone and the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory Indomethacin, both of which require a prescription in the U.S. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach irritation, nervousness, insomnia, elevated heart rate, elevated blood pressure and fluid retention. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Ok so I pulled a shoulder muscle that gives me muscle spasms stiffing my neck and shoulders. My doctor prescribed me prednisone 20mg for 7 days and Voltaren gel. The prednisone 20mg bottle says "take one tablet by mouth twice a day" , so how do I take it like how many hours apart , will I get side effects and withdrawal when I'm done , also can I take it with ibeprofin or cyclobenzaprine music relaxers. I am 29 year old male 5'6 weight 170 if that helps thank you ## Hello, Alan! How are you? I'm sorry that you're in pain. That would be approximately 12 hours apart, though it doesn't have to be precise, breakfast and dinner should be fine. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this steroid as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, nervousness, acn...

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3 tablets at a time for five days or should the 3 tablets be taken separately one at 8 one at 2 and one in the evening. For upper respiratory infection ## Hello, Junie! How are you? If your doctor didn't provide any specific instructions, then it is up to you. Taking all 3 at once in the morning could help prevent the insomnia that this medication can cause, alternatively taking them separately can help minimize the severity of all the side effects. The FDA lists them as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, acne and nervousness. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I was prescribed 20 mg of prednisone for my allergies. This is my first day with the pill because yesterday I got a steroid shot . But since yesterday I can't sleep and my stomach hurts. I need to take this because I can't take any antihistamine because I'm going to be tested for allergy. But I feel table ! I feel my right hand week and pressure in my chest. Can I take the pill every other day and take half prescribed? Cut the 20mg in half and take 10mg? Because it says for 5 days. ## Hello, Cristy! How are you? Those can be normal side effects of this medication, which the FDA classifies as a steroid. Other side effects may possibly include acne, weight changes and nervousness. However, you shouldn't adjust your dosing, unless your doctor approves. When will you be havi...

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Hi im 11 weeks pregnant and i would like to abort it because i've already got 3 kids and its driving me crazy. please tell me where i can find cytotec here in saudi arabia.. ## Hi rebeca im in saudi too... Im in the same situation.... Have u found remedy for your problem? Please reply ## Did u ppl get anything here.. I am in riyadh too n need ur help plzzz ## hey natasha and gab1234..im sorry to say i did not find anything..i asked one pharmacy about it and they said its ban in saudi arabia.. i unfortunately had to end up goin thru with my pregnancy..after delivery il sure be goin on depo provera and stay on it.my mistake was coming off of it cause of weight gain.. i hope u girls have found a remedy.. ## Hi alam ko kung san pwde makabili pero sobrang mahal dto. ## Helo saan po? Plss...

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Does Voltaren contain gabapentin? My bottle says 50 Gm NP Gel. It says under it Diclofenac NA+Dextromethorphan+Gabapentin+Amitriptylyne+Nifedipine: 4 percent. So would this be considered Voltaren Gel and does this mean it contains all of those drugs? Would it be safe to take with Ibprophen, Methadone, and Oxycodone if prescribed together? I can't each my doctor. ## Hello, Bella! How are you? What you've described with that list of ingredients is a special compounded product that you're doctor has ordered for you. These are usually used topically and ordered according to your doctor's experience of what has worked for other patients. So yes, it does contain those medications and the FDA lists the most common side effects as being related to its topical use, so they may in...

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I was cleaning my coffee pot with vinegar & water and it spilled out on my counter. My prednisone pills 10 milligrams were in a paper envelope. Most of them got wet and looks like they dissolved a little. But I took them out of the envelope to dry. Some of them fall apart when I pick them up. Is it still safe to take these. They were given to me for a cough from sinus and allergies. ## I have follow up test every six month for cancer n removal of right kidney. Because fifteen years ago I had reaction to iodine. I have to take 50 mg 13 hrs before test then 50 mg 7 hours before the test n 50 mg 1 hr before test. Also I take 50 mg of Benadryl 1 hr before procedure. Nothing else to come off it. Each time I felt bad. N each time it got worse afterward the last two times I took prednisone...

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Is meloxacam 15 mg stronger than naproxen sodium 550mg? Using for severe back muscle pain. ## It's hard to say, because they are both very effective NSAIDs. Learn more Naproxen details here. Learn more Meloxicam details here. It usually depends on the person and how well one works for them. Which one has your doctor advised you to take? ## Naproxen...but it bothers my stomach after a few days. Thanks for the reply ## I know I'm a day or 900 late and about $1K short, but you can take NAPROSYN-EC. Just like ECOTRIN and some other quality EC generics, this has an effective "time coating". I've only heard about it in passing and a few female Pts asked me for "an emergency script." I have a mother and a sister. I ask a question or write a note or do and then E-Scr...

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composition of container ## information on diferent presentation of diprospan ## DIPROSPAN DIFERENT PRESENTATION ## I've had a cough for two weeks. Spitting phlegm and mucas. I've had 3 injections of Alin and today I'll get one more of Diprospan. Question is: Will the Diprospan help with the cough? ## I'm pregnant with twins.it's 6 mos now.and my ob-gyne ask me to look for this medicine called DIPROSPAN.I'm just wondering what is this for and the side effects for the fetuses I am carrying right now.Hope you could help! Thank you and Have a nice day! ## "DIPROSPAN Sterile Aqueous Suspension provides a combination of highly soluble and very slightly soluble esters of betamethasone that produce anti-inflammatory, antirheumatic and anti-allergic effects." You...

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Does Lialda cause hair loss? If so, what can I do to stop this? ## I started taking Dinintel in august.Very soon after i noticed my hair was shedding unconditionally.I no longer take these pills.Now i have to be treating my hair vigorously due to the entensive shedding.

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What is this pill and what is it used for. It is a round white tablet with the numbers 551 on one side and a fishlike or ribbon with a dash on the opposite side. ## Hello, Bubbles! How are you? The tablet with the R logo and 551 on it is manufactured by Actavis and they list it as containing 75mgs of Diclofenac. The FDA classifies this medication as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory that's used to treat pain, fever and swelling. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, increased risk of bleeding and stomach irritation. Is there anything else I can help with?

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