Question 1

should i take excedrin for toothaches?

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Pain relief: Sure! however, unless you treat the problem it will only give you temporary relief. See you dentist.

Question 2

is methylprednisolone safe?

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Always risks: Most of the time for sort term use, they are safe. Steroids have many side effects that are usually related to the size of the dose and duration of treatment including weight gain, thin skin, fragile blood vessels, increased risk of diabetes mellitus, thin bones and bone fractures, increased risk of heart attack and stroke, etc.

Question 3

please describe the medication: methylprednisolone?

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Anti inflammatory: Methylprednisolone  (medrol) is a steroid. It's in the same family as Prednisone but is a bit more potent. Medrol (methylprednisolone) is used to treat a variety of acute and chronic inflammatory conditions such as asthma, gout, and rheumatoid arthritis. Medrol (methylprednisolone) like other steroids have many side effects especially if used long term. Common ones: weight gain, osteoporosis, diabetes, and infections.

Question 4

is it safe to take methylprednisolone?

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It has risks: All corticosteroid carry considerable risk with long term use. The risk depends on the dose taken and the length of time it is taken. Short courses have relatively small risk.

Question 5

how fast to taper off methylprednisolone?

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Ask your doctor: I depends on the dose you are currently taking and how long you have been taking it. Ask the doctor who prescribed it.

Question 6

can you take excedrin for menstrual cramps?

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Yes - other options:: Nsaid’s, ssri’s, hormone meds, otc meds containing diuretics, warm bath, heating pad, exercise ; acupuncture are excellent for pms / period. Avoid caffeine, chocolate, alcohol ; salt. Get gyn eval to r/o underlying pathology. Consider omega- 3 fatty acids, magnesium (supplementation or through diet) or black cohosh with dr ok. Sipping chamomile ; green tea can dissipate pain. Ginger helps w nausea.

Question 7

can excedrin take care of menstrual cramps?

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Yes, may bleed more: Excedrin contains a combination of acetaminophen, aspirin, and caffeine.  This may work in decreasing menstrual pain.  The Aspirin may incease your menstrual bleeding.  Ibuprofen (advil, Motrin ib) or Naproxen (aleve).

Question 8

methylprednisolone most serious side effects?

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Side effects: There are several side effects listed for oral steroids. You can find these on the package insert. There are some points for you to be aware of: 1) don't stop the medication abruptly. 2) longterm use of steroids can cause serious problems like osteoporosis.  You'll need to be monitored.  3) steroids can interfere with other medications.

Question 9

is excedrin pm good for arthritis in the arm?

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Probably not: Excedrin pm is a nigttime medication for headaches - there is probably no reason for the caffeine (for headaches) or the pm component.  A number of over the counter meds such as tylenol (acetaminophen) arthritis are a better first choice if you do not have other issues - discuss with your pharmacist.

Question 10

can it take mucinex d with methylprednisolone?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is OK to take these together

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