Get Virtual Care
  • Primary Care
  • Urgent Care
  • FAQs
  • Support Center
For Businesses
  • Direct Primary Care for Organizations
  • For DMEs and Pharmacies
  • For Health Plans
  • For Providers
About Us
  • Who We Are
  • Why HealthTap
  • Our Standards
  • Contact
Log in
Book a video appointment
Book now
  • Get Virtual Care

    • Primary Care
    • Urgent Care
    • FAQs
    • Support Center
  • For Businesses

    • Direct Primary Care for Organizations
    • For DMEs and Pharmacies
    • For Health Plans
    • For Providers
  • About Us

    • Who We Are
    • Why HealthTap
    • Our Standards
    • Contact
Log in to HealthTap
HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Dr ordered 6 day therapy of steroids for muscle spasm.. would using cocaine on occasion be harmful?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Jason Wyse answered

Cocaine is harmful: Regardless of the steroid therapy, cocaine can be harmful. Best thing for your health is to completely stop using cocaine.

Answered 12/9/2017

450 views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

What is the home therapy for muscle spasm of the hips, arms and feet?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

I have painful back spasms. Physical therapy has eased but not stopped the pain. I've had this condition since last dec. X-ray and ultra sound have dismissed internal problems. The pain is in the back muscles on the left side only. Leaning forward seem

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

A serotonin inblalance from occasinal drug use mdma, cocaine, marijuana......How long would it take to get it back on track/ with therapy/ meds? About

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I am an avid weightlifter for 28-years. I was just diagnosed with a Left Side Intercostal Muscle Strain. The pain is tremendous. It is day 7 of this pain. Any advice on medicine and/or physical therapy that I can do at home to help heal the injury?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I have chronic ddd, djd, muscle spasm, bulging disc, bone spurs, stenosis. I'm in a lot of pain, what can help? Physical therapy didn't help.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

People also searched for:

I have cerebral palsy that involves spasticity and tightness in my muscles is there any pills out there that can help they dont have harmful side effect. Or any other recommendations outside of Physical Therapy. Thank you very much?
Can tight,spasming hip, butt, low back muscles on one side cause leg to hurt? Had steroid shot in butt gave a little relief but still feels crampy
I read that steroid therapy can cause bone and height loss. I got one prednisone injection for muscle soreness. Could this cause height loss?
Is there any treatment other than steroids for mctd to relieve joint and muscle problems?
Why do I have awful muscle spasms after physical therapy?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited

For Businesses

Direct Primary Care for OrganizationsFor DMEs and PharmaciesFor Health PlansFor Providers

Company

About UsSupport CenterContact Us

Health Content

Health TopicsDoctor Q&A by Specialty

Join Us

For DoctorsJobs
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.