Inflammatory Conditions Questions

Meloxicam vs Ibuprofen, what's the difference?

Prednisone vs Prednisolone - What's the difference?

What are the side effects of steroids?

Can you drink alcohol while taking methylprednisolone tablets?

Horrid depression and anger after prednisone?

I have been on prednisone 3 times this summer. Close together and longer periods each time. This last time I stayed on for about 8 weeks before final weaning. I had severe gastric issues this time and depression , which I have Had but WAS UNDER CONTROL . It made my acid reflux unbearable. Nausea,... read more

Osteoarthritis - Does Prednisone give you energy, and make you feel better ?

Prednisone is to be taken 2 tablets 4 times a day with food?

Does it matter if I take it: 9 am / 1pm / 5pm / 9pm ?? Does it have to be spaced further apart? Its being given to reduce inflammation in colon due to microscopic collitis.

Since lisinopril and meloxicam can affect our kidney function, is there another BP RX I can take?

After recent visit to ER I rec'd a prescription fo Prednisone 20 mg tab. What can I expect?

My prescription says to take the 20 mg Prednisone tab 3 times a day for 5 days. I've heard all kinds of horror stories about steriod therapy I am kinda scared about taking this drug. Is it safe to take this for 5 days straight and then just stopped taking it?? The reason I'm taking it in... read more

Prednisone 20mg. Can I take at 8:00am or 8:00pm day or night?

Has anybody had problems with meloxicam?

I have been taking this medication for several months and I do not notice any improvement.

MethylPREDNISolone Dose Pack - Pharmacist says to start 1st dose in the morning. I want to start?

... now (8:00P.M.) TO START RELIEVING MY PAIN

If I have to take 10 mg of prednisone for the rest of my life, what can I do to help my body?

I get severe flares. I've had them for years but over the past year I had two flares per month. Finally, the doctors told me, it is safer for me to stay on a low constant dose, than going up and down. I tried 5 mg. And within a week got a flare. The flares feel like I got run over by a bus!!... read more

How long does it take once you stop prednisone for the side effects to go away?

How long does it take once you stop Prednisone for the side effects to go away? I feel like I've been hit by a truck. It's a very strange pain that I have in my hips, my shoulders, and my neck. I am borderline nauseous and lightheaded. It's been 5 days off the drug.

Mobic (meloxicam) not working anymore. What else can I take?

I've used this medication successfully for a number of years. But now it is no longer working for me. I'm on the highest allowed dosage (15mg) so cannot increase dosage. Has anyone else found they need something stronger - and if so, what did you take please?