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Suggest Remedy For Drowsiness After Steroid Injection In Shoulder
Hi. My mum was given steroid inj. in shoulder for osteoporis. She was also administered Endone. Is this too much and in between osteo panadol. She feels very drowsy and drained. Also takes Norvapine and agtacand for high blood preasure. lipitor for cholesterol. One of these tablets are causing her ankles to swell and she is continuously drowsy or frail. She is 81.
Mon, 30 Mar 2015
Steroid is not given for osteoporosis. It in fact causes osteoporosis. Her age and the number of drugs she is taking could be culprit. Consult an endocrinologist.
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