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Hi, I am suffering from RA.......I am under medication.....At times wen i feel pain in some of my joints, I will take just 2mg of Zempred i.e. half of zempred 4mg. MAy weekly I am taking 4mg of Zempred.....Till now no issues.......so can I continue with the same........
Fri, 25 Jul 2014
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement, Dr. Mukesh Chugh's Response
Hi Thanks for posting You must follow your doctor suggestion and avoid self medication.As steroid abuse and it's complication are very commonly seen in clinical practice. Wishing you good health Take care
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Can I Continue Taking Zempred For RA?
Hi Thanks for posting You must follow your doctor suggestion and avoid self medication.As steroid abuse and it s complication are very commonly seen in clinical practice. Wishing you good health Take care