Brief Answer:
You may start taking this treatment.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX, Hi
Good evening!
I appreciate your concern for the efficacy and safety of the prescribed medications for your neck pain.

Deflazacort is s a corticosteroid which has anti-inflammatory effect and thus useful in case of nerve pain due to inflammation.

Short term use is associated with side effects like acidity related stomach upset, increase blood glucose level and BP, supression of the immune system thus become susceptible to infection, adrenal crisis if you suddenly stop taking the treatment etc.

Long term side effects are many like delayed wound healing, thinning of the bones, lens opacity, thinning of the skin, deposition of abdominal fat, or Cushigoid features.


Nervmax (Pregablin) is found to be effective in the painful nerve conditions that result from inflammation or pinched nerve.
Generally it is a safe drug however it may cause dizziness, drowsiness, constipation, dry mouth, impaired concentration, etc.

The combination of these two medications is effective in controlling the painful nerve conditions like yours, so you may take the prescribed course.

Hope to have answered your query.

Should you need more clarification, please feel free to send a follow-up query or close this discussion after rating the answer given above.

Best regards.

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Brief Answer:
Amitryptiline can be alternate choice

Detailed Answer:

Dear XXXX, Hi
Good morning!

Thanks for your reply.

If you have the problem of constipation that can be overcome by increasing the fluid intake, taking high fiber diet like fruits, vegetables, etc.

However, an alternate choice could be Amitryptiline which is less likely to cause constipation as compared to Pregabline but effective in controlling the painful nerve condition.
You have to consult your treating doctor for this alternate drug.

Hope to have answered your query.

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