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A 38-year old female asked:

I'm doing a trial off my corticosteroid and have been wheezing at night and early morning, but it doesn't bother me. Can I stay off the medication?

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A 46-year old asked:

Are there any successful non steroid / corticosteroid medication for asthmatics? Answer please!

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A 29-year old male asked:

Im having a poison oak reaction and am allergic to corticosteroids. Are there other medications that can help in a similar way?

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A 24-year old female asked:

My husband has an abscess/ infection pain but no swellng,he got otc antibiotics does he need other medications like anti inflammatory/corticosteroids or antibiotics only for a week untill he sees a dentist?

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A 43-year old female asked:

2 days ago I started using Bronchodilator and Corticosteroid inhalers as doctor suspects I may have Asthma.Last night after Bronchodilator and today morning after Corticosteroid I had severe cough attack.Is it a reaction to medication and dangerous ?

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A 34-year old asked:

Help! Is "corticosteroid" a drug classification?

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A 33-year old asked:

Is corticosteroid a drug classification? Please advise!

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A 48-year old asked:

Could it happen such that a corticosteroid drug causes your blood pressure to rise drastically?

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A 22-year old male asked:

What is chance of anaphylaxis from fludrocortisone? Terrified of new drugs. I've taken beclometasone fine, which is a corticosteroid too,

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A 29-year old male asked:

How much time does it take for the immune system to go back to its normal functioning state, once corticosteroids therapy stops? (not drug clearance)

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A 21-year old male asked:

I have ulcerativ colitis and i used many drugs but all failed with me-then my dr told me to use corticosteroids- what is the curing percentage of cort?

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A 22-year old male asked:

I have decreased kidney function. I require anti-inflammatory RX strength drugs. Which is better choice for my kidneys? NSAIDS or Corticosteroids?

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A 22-year old female asked:

Can you have Cushings without a tumor on pituitary and without taking corticosteroids?

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A 41-year old asked:

If am taking corticosteroids. Will it increase growth hormone?

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A 47-year old asked:

Would it be acceptable to get a corticosteroid shot while taking accutane?

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A 53-year old male asked:

I was just diagnosed with EoE and they want me on the corticosteroid, Budesodine. I dont want to be since I realize the side effects and long term danger. What other alternatives do I have?

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A 28-year old male asked:

How long does it take for corticosteroids to work on eczema?

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A 53-year old male asked:

Can EoE be treated in other ways than taking the corticosteroid, Budesodine?

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A 27-year old male asked:

Good corticosteroid ointment for pimples on the face?

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A 42-year old asked:

How quickly can oral corticosteroids act on atopic eczema?

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How fast can oral corticosteroids act when used on atopic eczema?

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A 28-year old female asked:

I have recurring symptoms of aggressive coughing. I have been using corticosteroid inhalers but the symptoms keep returning. I'm also on antihistamine?

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A 23-year old male asked:

Been on inhaled corticosteroids for 5yrs worse breathing issues now than before. Can these medicines worsen asthma/increase responsiveness to triggers?

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A 39-year old asked:

Is it safe to be on a few corticosteroids at the same time?

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A 39-year old asked:

What distinguishes corticosteroids from steroids?

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A 17-year old female asked:

What should I expect for a corticosteroid shot for iliopsoas snapping since 1.5 yrs. I'm 17 yrs f?

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Why do corticosteroids cause weight gain?

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Can corticosteroids for keloids cause glaucoma?

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Which corticosteroid ointment is best for eczema.

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What can I use to get corticosteroid out of scalp?

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