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What Causes Nausea, Hot Flashes And Lightheadedness After Taking Methylprednisolone Injection?
Question: Hi-I'm 56, 6 1 235 pounds. I received a one time 125mg injection of methylprednisolone into right arm muscle yesterday to reduce inflammation from a severe pseudo-gout attack in my right elbow. The swelling went down praise God, but I'm experiencing mild nausea, a feeling of flushed cheeks, and have occasional bouts of mild light-headedness. (kind of the feeling you get from low blood sugar) No vomiting, but I've had some diarrhea and trouble sleeping. I am taking a low dose of colcry twice per day. Any idea of when these side effects will wear off? They don't seem serious but they're slightly disconcerting.
Brief Answer:
About 3 days
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your message.
I think I can help you.
The symptoms of the query are quite suggestive of a possible side effects of the injection.
I think it would be better to start with tab pantocid dsr once a day.
The side effects should not last beyond 5 days. Usually improvement occurs within 3 days.
So you may take the medicine for the duration.
Pleaseinform me if you are taking any other medicine besides colcry.
I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information contained in this message will be able to help you find the best solution for your problem. Best of luck. Dr Mittal
About 3 days
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your message.
I think I can help you.
The symptoms of the query are quite suggestive of a possible side effects of the injection.
I think it would be better to start with tab pantocid dsr once a day.
The side effects should not last beyond 5 days. Usually improvement occurs within 3 days.
So you may take the medicine for the duration.
Pleaseinform me if you are taking any other medicine besides colcry.
I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information contained in this message will be able to help you find the best solution for your problem. Best of luck. Dr Mittal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Can I get tab pantocid over the counter? The only other meds I take are unisom and zantac...
Brief Answer:
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Yes.
Pantoprazole or pantocid is an antacid and should be available ovee the counter. and you may skip zantac or ranitidine if you start pantocid.
Best of luck.
Dr Mittal
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Yes.
Pantoprazole or pantocid is an antacid and should be available ovee the counter. and you may skip zantac or ranitidine if you start pantocid.
Best of luck.
Dr Mittal
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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