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What Causes Gastrointestinal Upset While On Methylprednisolone?

I am taking Methylprednisolone for bronchitis. I am on day 3 and this is the first I ve had any gi upset. Epigastric pain that feels like I ve been punched and indigestion. I ve taken some tagamet and rolaids. What should I do about the next dose? I have 2 doses left for today, 2 for tomorrow and 1 for the next day. I am also taking Zithromycin and have Atenolo 25 mg daily
Tue, 2 Feb 2016
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Methylprednisolone not causes gi update.
Take cap. Pantoprazole 40 mg before breakfast daily for 5 days. You will be fine. Finally end with 'Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help". For Follow up questions, end with "If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish you good health".
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What Causes Gastrointestinal Upset While On Methylprednisolone?

Methylprednisolone not causes gi update. Take cap. Pantoprazole 40 mg before breakfast daily for 5 days. You will be fine. Finally end with Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help . For Follow up questions, end with If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish you good health .