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Is Daily Intake Of Alka-Seltzer For Pain Management Advisable?
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I am 83, recently had a stroke, affected my left side, However, I also have severe spinal stenosis which is my problem {main}. My Dr. has prescribed for me Hydrocodone & MS . I take Alka-Seltzer 2 , 2 to 4 aday if the pain is bad enough. Am I taking too much
I am 83, recently had a stroke, affected my left side, However, I also have severe spinal stenosis which is my problem {main}. My Dr. has prescribed for me Hydrocodone & MS . I take Alka-Seltzer 2 , 2 to 4 aday if the pain is bad enough. Am I taking too much
Brief Answer:
Can continue same dose with monitoring
Detailed Answer:
Hi! Welcome to HealthcareMagic! Thanks for sharing your concerns with us. We will try to help you in best way possible. First of all, it is sad to know what you had been experiencing lately.
Based on the history you have shared, you can continue the current dose of XXXXXXX seltzer however usually non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs are notorious to cause stomach related side effects and XXXXXXX seltzer has bicarbonate to counter acidity upto certain extent but other mechanisms of stomach release remain unchecked and may lead to gastritis and other complications so it's better to use a potent antacid like omeperazole or pantoprazole before meal once daily.
Also the aspirin content may eat to platelets disfunction or thinning of blood due to decreased tendency of clot formation so active bleeding into gastric tract or any other mucosal surface may occur so that should be monitored strictly and in any such symptoms it should be stopped.
Meanwhile keep a close liason with a pain management specialist for other potent analgesic options. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Hope this has answered your query, If you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Regards.
Can continue same dose with monitoring
Detailed Answer:
Hi! Welcome to HealthcareMagic! Thanks for sharing your concerns with us. We will try to help you in best way possible. First of all, it is sad to know what you had been experiencing lately.
Based on the history you have shared, you can continue the current dose of XXXXXXX seltzer however usually non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs are notorious to cause stomach related side effects and XXXXXXX seltzer has bicarbonate to counter acidity upto certain extent but other mechanisms of stomach release remain unchecked and may lead to gastritis and other complications so it's better to use a potent antacid like omeperazole or pantoprazole before meal once daily.
Also the aspirin content may eat to platelets disfunction or thinning of blood due to decreased tendency of clot formation so active bleeding into gastric tract or any other mucosal surface may occur so that should be monitored strictly and in any such symptoms it should be stopped.
Meanwhile keep a close liason with a pain management specialist for other potent analgesic options. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Hope this has answered your query, If you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Regards.
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