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Is cortisone taken by mouth as affective as cortisone injections?

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

No difference: PO corticosteroids are as effective as IM corticosteroids and are well-tolerated by most patients. The IM should be considered only when the delivery of a medication must be confirmed, if patient cannot tolerate an oral medication, or when compliance is uncertain.

Answered 3/12/2015

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