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I just had a depo-medrol steroid shot for dermatitis 1 hour ago. i have svt & my heart has been racing with palpitations since i got it. what do i do?
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Ask doc for med: This is a very common problem with high dose steroids. It is temporary, but with your history of SVT you need to ask your doctor to prescribe a short term medication to solve the problem-several exist .
Answered 12/20/2014
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