Inflammatory Conditions Questions (Page 3)

I just started Meloxicam and am wondering how long it generally takes to take effect?

I read the build up time was 5 days, would that be it? I'm on 15 mg after being on celebrex for 6 years (off it now)

Will Zyrtec help me with an Itchy Rash?

I have an itchy red rash that the doctor isn't sure if is psoriasis. I was prescribed betamethasone dipropionate cream and since I used it I'm itching worse.I was wondering if Zyrtec or something I take orally would help? Also was given nyamyc powder for a sore on my breast that she... read more

Why is Mobic so expensive vs meloxicam?

3 months supply of Mobic from Medco is $600.00 vs $10.00 for meloxicam. Mobic must have other ingrediants that causes the cost to be so much. Meloxicam, doesn't help me, while Mobic does.

Methylprednisolone - Does it cause weight gain?

Hydrocortisone/Neomycin/Polymyxin B - Severe ear pain... PLEASE HELP???

After taking this medicine for the 10 days like my doctor prescribed me to take, which has almost been a year ago. I wasn't experiencing anymore pain in my right ear so I figured the medicine has cured what problems I was experiencing at that time until just yesterday after waking up I had the... read more

Meloxicam - Can I cut the 7.5 tablet in half since I only use the pill on a "as needed" basis? I?

... have found that taking 1/2 a few houyrs prior to activity and another 1/2 shortly after diminishes the severity of pain.

Can I take methylprednisolone and aleve at the same time?

Can I have a couple of beers with methylprednisolone 4mg dospak 21's?

I took 45mg. of meloxicam so what do I need to know and look out for?

I had not looked up the regular dosage. 15mg nevet worked for pain in the past. I wanted some sleep so took stronger dose. I am a bit tired now.

Ibuprofen 600 mg twice a day versus meloxicam 15 mg in the morning?

I have been on ibuprofen 600mg one in the morning and one at night for a long time. My Doctors have taken me off that and put me on meloxicam 15 mg one in the morning and it is no way near as effective. Many of you have experience with meloxicam 15 mg, can you tell me please how long should I give... read more

Is it safe to use ivermectin if I'm taking prednisone for asthma?

I'm in an asthma flare up (lots of coughing) so I started taking prednisone. Can I still take ivermectin with prednisone in case this is really Covid 19?

Polymyalgia Rheumatica - I am 51 and was diagnosed with PMR two years ago by an internal medicine...

... NP. The rheumatologist I have just started seeing says I am "too young" to have PMR, though I have all the debilitating symptoms and have been treated with Prednisone now for two years. He is weaning me off of the medication, but with each decrease my symptoms are worsening to the... read more

Drugs and their uses,what does hydrocortisone injection does to the human system?

For what is beprosone cream used?

It contains betamethasone diproplonate and chlorocreasol

Betamethasone/Clotrimazole - Have you used this cream on your penis glans? Gow did it affect you?

I'm especially curious if the cream caused redness or peeling or perhaps worsened irritation.