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Suggest Treatment For Side Effects Of Diprofos Depot
Hi . I have taken last Monday the 10th October 1 injection of DIPROFOS DEPOT 14 mg/ 2ml for my shoulder pain . After 4 days I have some side efects like : my face is hot and more read ; I am feeling hot on all my body ; I need to pee a lot of times ; I have problems of acidity om ny stomach . Please be so kind and inform for how long these side effects will continue ? how many days are necessary for my body eliminate the DIPROFOS DEPOT ? Please answer me. Many thanks.
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Hi,
Generally, the shot of steroids may cause a flare up of pain and symptoms for 48 hours after the injection. Then gradually, there is decrease in pain and inflammation of the affected joint and this relief may last for several months.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
Generally, the shot of steroids may cause a flare up of pain and symptoms for 48 hours after the injection. Then gradually, there is decrease in pain and inflammation of the affected joint and this relief may last for several months.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
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