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Posted by ctlyme (Member # 9022) on :
 
Had headache and eye pain last night. Woke up with red eyes and a bit puffy around eye.
Eye Dr says inflamation possible from infection.

Gave me Tobradex which is a steroid/antibiotic
Is this OK to take?
 
Posted by momlyme (Member # 27775) on :
 
I would say no.

Dexamethasone (the "dex" part of Tobradex") is a very, very powerful steroid. It acts as an anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant.

Not good.

When my son was put on steroids (prednisone) he had whole body convulsions, seizures and would fall down a lot. If it were me, I would ask for something else.
 
Posted by onbam (Member # 23758) on :
 
No steroids of any kind ever.
 


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