Adding other medications

[Kat]

I have "medicine paranoia". No, I have not been officially diagnosed with that, but I really don't like taking different types of medicine at the same time. Not that anyone does. On a site, I saw where Meloxicam (I'm on a low dose, prescribed by my rheumatologist... I do not have PsA, it's for inflammation in my joints due to osteo arthritis) and a steroid MedPac (which I was just prescribed for a sprained wrist) can have a "moderate" interaction. I did tell the doctor that I was on Meloxicam and he said it was ok. I asked the light therapy nurse if it was ok for me to use the Fluocinolone Acetonide topical (which is a corticosteroid) if I take the steroid MedPac and she said it was fine. So, I asked the pharmacist (told you I was paranoid!) if it was ok to take the MedPac along with the 2 prescriptions I've mentioned plus the other meds I'm on (which I thought it was fine with those) and he said it was fine.

So, why am I hesitant to start the steroid MedPac? I don't see my GP until next month or I'd ask him as I feel he really pays attention to the overall picture. I've also laid off my Vit D supplement until after I meet with him since Acitretin and Light Therapy was added.

[Fred]

So, why am I hesitant to start the steroid MedPac?

Obviously because you are not 100% convinced, you either have to wait or make a decision yourself. It's your body and you are the best judge as to what is best.