My husband has been prescribed the following for severe muscle pain in his back: Prednisone 5mg, Hydrocodon-Acetaminoph 7.5-3.25, Cyclobenzaprine 5mg, and Meloxicam 15 mg. Is it typical to be taking all of these at once? It seems like a lot. He also takes Zicam for allergies.
Is it typical to be prescribed these medications all together?
Question posted by chadnat16 on 25 June 2014
Last updated on 25 June 2014 by DzooBaby
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DzooBaby
25 June 2014
Prednisone is a steroidal anti inflammatory, Meloxicam is a non steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID), Hydrocodone is an opioid analgesic and acetaminophen is a non opioid analgesic (Tylenol is a brand name of acetaminophen everyone in the US is familiar with) and finally cyclobenzeprine is a muscle relaxant. I agree that this is pretty normal/standard treatment for muscular low back pain. I also agree to question whether the steroid should be used along with the NSAID. He may want to start the meloxicam after he is done with the prednisone but check with the doc.
kaismama
25 June 2014
He may not need the zicam while on prednisone. It is typical to take these, they all have different purposes, except why the prednisone and meloxicam. How long is he on the prednisone?
chadnat16
25 June 2014
He is on the prednisone for 8 days in decreasing doses. I was wondering if he should be on both the prednisone and meloxicam.
fayfaith
25 June 2014
Wish I could help, hopefully you'll get an answer soon. :( god bless
kaismama
25 June 2014
I don't think I'd start the meloxicam until the prednisone was done but call the dr and check. If he wants them together, be sure he takes them with food.
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