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I got a large dose. I think 120 mg. in a shot. I had strep throat...

Posted at 6:59 PM on Dec 13, 2008 by bettyinva2003, #37287
I got a large dose. I think 120 mg. in a shot. I had strep throat and had severe tonsil swelling and the uvula was enlarged at least three times the normal size. I'm concerned now as to what to do next. I have a prescription for a week where I wean down the dose to I believe, 80 mg for three days, then to 40 for three or two days (I'm not sure cause I didn't get the prescription picked up yet. I just am remembering what the doctor said. ) I'm so concerned that it'll mess me up! The dosage continues to one pill for so many days and then to a half. The swelling has subsided substantially, and it really helped. I don't have any other symptoms as yet. Maybe a sour stomach. I'm afraid of the symptoms and any weight gain.
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Reply 10 months ago on Dec 31, 2008 by harlie1222, #15614

I got the shot today and start with 3 pills for 5 days, then 2 pills for 3 days and 1 pill for 3 days. Just with the shot, I have been up all night. I have pneumonia and I am kind of scare to start the pills up. Like you, I dont need weight gain, hair on my body, or not sleeping. I, too, am afraid of the side effects.

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Reply 10 months ago on Dec 31, 2008 by bettyinva2003, #15627

Turns out I called the doctor on call and I said I didn't want to take anymore. He said it was more for my comfort than a need to 'wean' down. So, I didn't ever take anymore pills. I did fine with the shot and that's all I needed. I recovered. Good luck and if you feel you don't want to take them. And, your symptoms are better, I wouldn't !

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