Do I Need To See My Doctor Again?

i was diagnosed by my doctor as having "very VERY bad bronchitis." i was prescribed the 6 day 4mg/pill methylprednisolone tablet pack. i have been taking them as she instructed, as well as using an inhaler with albuterol. i have one day left of the methylprednisolone (one pill) that i will be taking tomorrow morning. However, I am still coughing and needing the inhaler every 4 hours, along with an otc liquid that contains dextromethorphan hbr, guaifenesin, and phenylephrine hcl. at what point should i return to my doctor if the symptoms do not go away?

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Hello, Heather! How are you? I'm sorry that you're ill.

There should have been some improvement, already, if the Methylprednisolone was working. The FDA lists it as a steroid class medication and it may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, nervousness and elevated blood pressure.

You might need a longer course of it, a stronger one, or you may need to take an antibiotic.

It would best to contact your doctor to see what they advise.

Do you also have a fever?

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