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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
ANTI-INFLAMMATORIESSTEROIDS (Medrol Dose Pack - Methylprednisolone)Steroids are a powerful anti-inflammatory medication that blocks the chemical reaction that leads to inflammation (swelling, redness, pain) in the soft tissues and joints of the spine. Take for 6 days only DO NOT TAKE with non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, such as aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen or diclofenac Side effects are generally few with short term oral steroids and can include: stomach upset, headache, temporary weight gain, insomnia, and menstrual changes Take your steroids WITH FOOD to minimize stomach upset DO NOT TAKE if you have an active infection, such as a sinus or urinary tract infection MAY increase your blood sugar if you are diabetic! DO NOT TAKE if you are pregnant or breast-feeding(NSAIDs) Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs These medications include: Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Celebrex, Voltaren (diclofenac), Lodine (etodolac), Feldene (piroxicam), Mobic (meloxicam) DO NOT take these medications while you are taking steroids! DO NOT take over-the-counter anti-inflammatories, such as Advil, Aleve or Aspirin in addition to prescription strength NSAIDS NSAIDS work best if taken regularly CAN upset your stomach if taken without food MAY increase your risk of heart attack or stroke, although studies showed that the risk was increased with high dose, long-term usage DO NOT TAKE if you have a history of gastric ulcer, intestinal bleeding, advanced kidney disease, or during pregnancy If you have surgery, these medications need to be stopped 7 days before your procedure!MUSCLE RELAXANTS These medications include: Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine), Skelexin (metaxalone), Zanaflex (tizanidine), Robaxin (methocarbamol), Soma (carisoprodol) This medicine treats moderate to
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