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Can Methylprednisolone Be Taken When Diagnosed With Diabetes?
Question: my doctor orescribed MetthylPredniSolone tablets usp 4mg for my lung congestion, iam very allergic to a lot of meds have had to be admitted to hosp, for bad reactions, very afraid to take meds. only take thyroid med. what can i do?
i thought a doctor was going to call me. i hope this is not a scam (sorry).
i thought a doctor was going to call me. i hope this is not a scam (sorry).
Brief Answer:
About corticosteroids;
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome on HCM!
I have gone carefully through your concern.
Methylprednisolone belongs to corticosteroid group of medications which are used commonly to treat allergic reaction.
Very rarely are seen cases who are allergic to corticosteroids. So i would suggest to use it without hesitation or fear for allergic reaction.
A common side effects of corticosteroids is the raise in blood sugar and blood pressure. As you are diagnosed with Diabetes, you should monitor closely the blood sugar and adjust the dose of medications (if you are using any) or start treatment if the blood sugar raises. The same for the blood pressure.
Wish you good health,
Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta
About corticosteroids;
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome on HCM!
I have gone carefully through your concern.
Methylprednisolone belongs to corticosteroid group of medications which are used commonly to treat allergic reaction.
Very rarely are seen cases who are allergic to corticosteroids. So i would suggest to use it without hesitation or fear for allergic reaction.
A common side effects of corticosteroids is the raise in blood sugar and blood pressure. As you are diagnosed with Diabetes, you should monitor closely the blood sugar and adjust the dose of medications (if you are using any) or start treatment if the blood sugar raises. The same for the blood pressure.
Wish you good health,
Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
he also gave me Doxicycline monohydrate100mg, this one has horrible side effects, one of them is beeding in stomach. older persons are at more risks, the answers did not help...i am a bleeder and have active aneurisyn in brain,and i am 75,,only take thyroid med do you think is wise for me to take this drugs?
Brief Answer:
Corticosteroids and aneurism;
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
I thought your query was regarding to possible allergy reactions of methylprednisolone!
The contraindications of methylprednisolone is another point of discussion and your treating physician must have rulled them out before prescribing it to you.
It should not be used in fungal infections, tuberculosis or other active infection. But should be used with caution : in gastric ulcer, trombosis, osteporosis, cardiac insufficiency, diabetes ect.
It means that in these conditions you should be under close monitoring by your treating physician.
There are studies that has found a connection between aneurysm rupture by the use of corticosteroids in some cases. It can be considered a contraindication.
Regarding to doxacycline it is true that has many side effects, what is the reason why you are taking it? If the necessity of taking it surpasses the side effects, you should start taking it.
Regards,
Dr.Mirjeta
Corticosteroids and aneurism;
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
I thought your query was regarding to possible allergy reactions of methylprednisolone!
The contraindications of methylprednisolone is another point of discussion and your treating physician must have rulled them out before prescribing it to you.
It should not be used in fungal infections, tuberculosis or other active infection. But should be used with caution : in gastric ulcer, trombosis, osteporosis, cardiac insufficiency, diabetes ect.
It means that in these conditions you should be under close monitoring by your treating physician.
There are studies that has found a connection between aneurysm rupture by the use of corticosteroids in some cases. It can be considered a contraindication.
Regarding to doxacycline it is true that has many side effects, what is the reason why you are taking it? If the necessity of taking it surpasses the side effects, you should start taking it.
Regards,
Dr.Mirjeta
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Dr. Raju A.T
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