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A member asked:

Im on 4mg methylprednisolone dose pack for bronchitis... now i have a horrible toothache - what pain killer can i use if on this?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Acetaminophen: Is better choice, avoid ibuprofen or any NSAID, while on Medrol, (methylprednisolone) both can increase stomach irritation and other problems, good luck

Dr Malik agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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Anything: Dosepak is a poor way to dose this. Are you on inhaled meds? You should be.

Answered 7/12/2016

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Im on methylprednisolone 4mg dose pack cuz im having trouble breathing but wen i went to the e.R. He asked if i wake up sweting and I do is this bad?

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I've been diagnosed with pleurisy in the e.R. And by my g.P. I started a Medrol (methylprednisolone) dose pack yesterday. What can I do at home to ease the sternum pain?

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