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Suggest Dosage Interval Of Wysolone For Swelling Of Nerves In Eye
Hi I am a female 58 years old .... I have a eye pain for past 5 months , when consulted a doctor they said that there is a swelling in the nerves nearby the eye, so they prescribed wysolone 10 mg after taking it i dont have the eye pain, but when i dont take this tablet even for one day , my eyes turns reddish and i get the eye pain , Doctors are advising to take this tablets for 2 years ... please suggest what should i do
Fri, 1 Aug 2014
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It seems from the history that you are prescribed wysolone tablet for inflammation of optic nerve.
Wysolone is a steroid and is usually given in a dose of 1-2 mg per kg body weight and tapered over 3-6 months depending on the underlying cause.
In some vascular causes it needs to be continued on low rise like 5-10 mg per day for long time.
Steroids however should be taken under supervision of your doctor to prevent long term complications.
Hence do write to me back with diagnosis and treatment advised by your doctor.
Thank you
Welcome to health care magic
It seems from the history that you are prescribed wysolone tablet for inflammation of optic nerve.
Wysolone is a steroid and is usually given in a dose of 1-2 mg per kg body weight and tapered over 3-6 months depending on the underlying cause.
In some vascular causes it needs to be continued on low rise like 5-10 mg per day for long time.
Steroids however should be taken under supervision of your doctor to prevent long term complications.
Hence do write to me back with diagnosis and treatment advised by your doctor.
Thank you
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