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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Depo Medrol Side Effects

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What to Ask Your Osteoporosis Doctor

By Neil Gonter, MD Health Expert
Often one is told they have decreased bone mineralization (osteoporosis or osteopenia) on their bone density (DXA) and are told to come into the office to discuss the results. Here are some important points to go through with your physician to make sure to get the most out of your visit.

• The first thing that your doctor must do is to confirm the results. It is very important for your doctor to see the actual bone density study to make sure they agree with the reading. This is similar to r... Read more »

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...women who use it become pregnant. However, Depo also carries the risk for many mild and serious side effects. The most serious side effect is loss of bone density (see Disadvantages ). Because of... Read more »
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...mefenamic acid (Ponstel). In a comparison study of ibuprofen and naproxen, both were effective, but the effects of naproxen lasted longer. Naproxen, however, may carry a higher risk for... Read more »
Endometriosis: Medications
...fertility rates and in some cases may delay conception. Specific hormonal drugs may have different effects for women with endometriosis.Inducing Pseudopregnancy: Oral contraceptives that contain... Read more »
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...choose between the long-term toxicity of corticosteroids and the complications of active disease.Side Effects of Long-Term Oral Corticosteroids. Unfortunately, serious and even life-threatening... Read more »

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