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Had an allergic reaction to methyl prednisone severe burning and itching.started a week after. another week has past and reaction is still going on. been off of drug for a week.how to get this drug out of my system?

Q: had an allergic reaction to methyl prednisone severe burning and itching.started a week after. another week has past and reaction is still going on. been off of drug for a week.how to get this drug out of my system?

: The drug already is "out of [your] system". But it takes a lot longer for allergy symptoms to clear up, maybe up to a couple of weeks.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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The drug already is "out of [your] system". But it takes a lot longer for allergy symptoms to clear up, maybe up to a couple of weeks.

Answered 6/24/2023

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

You should see your doc to find real cause and treatment . Good luck

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A member asked:

Had an allergic reaction to methyl prednisone severe burning and itching.started a week after. another week has past and reaction is still going on. been off of drug for a week.how to get this drug out of my system?

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