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Methylprednisolone 4mg for sinuses.My insides feel like they are shaking as if my sugar level is low,Is this one of the side effects? ## Hello, Betty! How are you? Yes, that is a fairly common side effect from this medication, since it is a steroid. Others, as listed by the FDA, may possibly include nausea, dizziness, weight gain, fluid retention, insomnia and acne. This symptom will likely linger for the duration of your treatment with it, then gradually go away about a week after you finish it. Is there anything else I can help with?

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My pa prescribed me the 6 day methylprednislone PAC 4 mg I've only took two of the first days dose. He prescribed it for a bad reaction to bactrim l. He also prescribed hydroxyzine pamoate 50 mg capsules. The methylprednislone makes me feel weird can I stop taking it. ## Hello, Misty! How are you? I'm sorry about the problem you're having. What type of symptoms are you experiencing? Methylprednisolone is a steroid class medication, so it is normal for it to cause some side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, nervousness, insomnia, irritability, weight gain, fluid retention and headache, as listed by the FDA. However, you shouldn't stop it, without your doctor's approval. I also had a bad reaction to Bactrim and, by itself, it took several weeks for all of my allergic...

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Oval white pill with an M or W on one side. The other side has an arrow with 2 lines on the opposite end of the arrow head. Please identify ## Sorry, it is a small round white pill. Not oval shaped ## Hello, Tiffany! How are you? This tablet is manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim and they list it as containing 7.5mgs of Meloxicam, this is the brand name Mobic. The FDA classifies this medication as being a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory that's most commonly used to treat pain, fever and headache. Its typical side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach irritation and increased risk of bleeding. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Thank you so much Verwon!!! That is exactly what I needed to know ## You are very welcome! Have a fantastic day and let me know if ...

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Can you let me know the medication which is available in India and similar to Glucosamine Chondroitrin with MSM? The composition is: Glucosamine 500mg. Chondroitrin 400mg. MSM 400mg. Will be a big help. ## Knee joint pain,deficult on moving which medicine to be used for my knee pain problems.

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Started getting insomnia about the same time I started taking glucosamine. Wondering if this has happened to anyone else? ## Hello, Bell! How are you? I'm sorry about the problem you're having. No, that would be very unusual. It is most commonly known to cause drowsiness, but even then only in a very small percentage of people. The other side effects to this supplement, as listed by the FDA may possibly include nausea, heartburn and diarrhea. Has anything else changed, recently? Any new medications? More caffeine?

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Cant find out what these are, if I xan gt gelp ## Hello, Eepz! How are you? Is it an oval, pale yellow tablet? If so, it is manufactured by Lupin Pharmaceuticals and they list it as containing 15mgs of Meloxicam. The FDA classifies this medication as being an NSAID that is most commonly 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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I have had trouble with all of the NSAIDS for years which I previously had taken for my arthritis. I started Duexis in September and have had good relief with only one a day. Recently the heartburn has returned. I am not sure if I should just stop, reduce it to every other day or third day, increase tums. Anyone with similar issues? ## Hello, June! How are you? I'm sorry about the problem that you're having. You may need a higher dose of the Famotidine that this contains, or you may need to add another medication, such as a PPI like Prilosec. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Duexis as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache and increased risk of bleeding. Have you tried anything else to reduce the heartburn? Do you watch what you eat? Refrain from alcohol and aci...

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Does Ziutipro help with discomforts associated with arthritis & sinus conditions? ## Hello, Witchy! How are you? Zutipro is listed as containing Pseudoephedrine, Chlorpheniramine and Hydfrocodone, so it used to treat cough and congestion associated with colds or allergies. The FDA classifies this medication as being a narcotic, so it carries the risk of being habit forming and it may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, constipation and dry mouth. Is there anything else I can help with?

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is this medicine still ok to take, it expired in 2009 ## Hello, Vera! How are you? Medications degrade over time and tend to lose efficacy, so it is most likely not going to work as well as it did, when new. Thus, it would be best to dispose of it and see your doctor, if you require an NSAID. The FDA lists the typical side effect 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 am a rheumatoid arthritis patient. My doctor has advised me to have 4 sazo 500 and 2 HCQS tabs during a day. I am taking these medicines since last 2 years. But i have doubts and worried about the side effects of these medicines. I am 30 years old and not married yet. KIndly advise me whether these medicines should be continued? ## Side effects includes palpitations, drowsiness, headache, chest pain, tingling sernsation in ear. long term medication may lead to oligospermia i.e reduced sperm count. U should stop taking medication 3 months before plan a child

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side effects & does it contents steroids ## No, Osteocerin does not contain steroids of any type. It contains: Glucosamine, Potassium, Methyl Suphonyl Methane and Diacerin. It is commonly used to treat arthritis symptoms. Do you have any other questions? ## drug index rearcher in medical company which need to be in the field ## I want to know about osteocerin's availability and if this is something that can be obtained online?

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I've been on Mobic for three days now,how long will it take for me to see if it's working. I have severe back problems. ## Hello, Patty! How are you? I'm sorry that you're in pain. The FDA classifies this as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, so similar to Advil or Motrin, it should start to have some effect within 15 to 20 minutes of taking it, though it may take about 4 weeks, before it reaches its full level of efficacy in your body. Have you gotten any pain relief, at all, from it? Typical side effects are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased risk of bleeding and stomach irritation.

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My doctor has prescribed Meloxicam & Xljanz. Are they safe taken together? ## Hi pinnie, According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, there are no drug interactions listed between Meloxicam and Xeljanz (tofacitinib citrate). Based off this information alone, I wouldn't have any reason to believe that you couldn't take the two together... especially since your doctor prescribed them both to you at the same time. I can't blame you though for being extra cautious, as there have been who knows how many instances where doctors mistakenly prescribe two drugs that interact with one another. Hope this helps!

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I'm 64 years old went to Orotho Dr today for arthritic knee he gave me a shot of cortisone in the knee I have a bad right hand also can I still take my 10mg of Oxycodone 3 hrs later ## Hello, Georann! How are you? I didn't find any problems or interactions listed between these two medications, but it's always best to double check such information to be sure. The FDA classifies Cortisone as a steroid and lists its most common side effects as possibly including pain, irritation, infection and skin pigment changes. Oxycodone is a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Doctor puts me on cortisone antibiotics & med Neb treatments. This last flair was bad. Cortisone didn't work. He gave me Daliresp and I'm on day 4 & starting to starting to breath better. I read about side effects which is concerning. But so far the aches in my low back and nausea are manageable with tylenol and zantac. I'm greatful not to wheeze and am able to breath again. I'm still recovering. But I'm hopeful this drug and I get along! It seems every year the asthma/bronchitis flair ups got worse! Hoping this turns me around and I get my life back! My ins. Requires prior author. So I hope it goes through. Looks like I'll be on it a while! Anything to stop the flair ups! I hope I don't develops any more side effects. Weight loss would be welcome tho...

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I've been taking Meloxicam for about three days now, for wrist pain. I had an MRI and it showed two small cysts in my wrist. The pain is still there, and it's nearly unbearable since I work in production. Should I ask my Dr. For something else, or continue to take it and hope for the best? I've read about melocxicam and it seems to work for people with arthritis, but I have cysts. Did my Dr. Make the right call? ## Hello, Casey! How are you feeling? I'm very sorry that you're in pain. Do you know what type of cysts they are? Is this the only thing your doctor prescribe? Usually, an antibiotic and/or a steroid are used for cysts, to try to reduce their size and get them to go away. Meloxicam is listed by the FDA as an NSAID, it is used to treat pain, fever and swellin...

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what Risk is there if i use one month old expired Chymoral Forte tablets ## I am Rheumatoid arthritis patient can I use Tab. Chymoral forte ? ## bimistake one of my friend taken chymoral forte 1tab it was expired on may 2013 is there any pro ?

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my mothers doctor has prescribed etoshine 1 2 0 - as she is suffering from severe pain in neck, hand, leg and inflamation in these parts. she had only 1 tablet at night and suddenly in the morning at around 11am she saw a big clot of blood in her thighs and she is having irritation in these blood clots. pls suggest as to what to do and how to help my mother. please give me a alternative medicine that will not only help her but also help her to decrease pain.

I took one tablet of Nabumetone around 11pm and feel very dizzy right now. How long does it remain active in your body? I took one 750mg Tablet ## Hi Tina, Sorry to hear about how you were feeling. Are you doing any better now? According to nih.gov, Nabumetone has a 24 hour half-life. This means if you took 750 milligrams, then by the 24 hour mark there would only be 375 active milligrams left. Every 24hrs, half of every remaining half can be subtracted in order to get an estimate of how long that dose stays in your body; which seems to me that it could be several days. I hope this helps!

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I just started taking meloxicam. My stomach has become extended quite a bit. In my research I have found that patients who have bipolar disorder (like me) have the problem of distended abdomen. The med is taking the edge off my fibro pain, and I want to keep taking it, however, I am uncomfortable and my pants are tight. Is there any treatment for this problem? If I drink more water, will these help? ## Hello, basil46! How are you? Meloxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory, so it can cause some excess stomach acid, that may contribute to bloating, but there is also a risk of stomach ulceration, so you should have this checked out by your doctor. According to the FDA, other side effects may include nausea, dizziness, increased risk of bleeding and headache. Your doctor might also be ...

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