Is it ok to take Vicodin with...?

Question

I just got a root canal, and they prescribed vicodin and some type of steroids...they're really small, nasty white pills. Not sure what the name is. I didn't take my vicodin last night, because I thought I aready had enough medicine in my system, and I was in pain all night. I ain't going through that nightmare again. So is it ok to take both of them?

Answer 1

The steroid is more than likely methyl prednisone, sometimes called medrayl dose pack,, its common that the steroid and the vicodin are prescribed together for different medical reasons,, take the vicodin that's why the doc prescribed them,,,, and hey if you ever get poison Ivy and have any of the steroids left over (not expired) it works wonders in clearing up poison ivy..

PS<< Ignore the people who want to give arrogant answers, if they dont like the question then why not just skip it and go on instead of wasting their time responding.  Hope you feel better.

Answer 2

I've never heard of prescribing both of those for a root canal but, you don't have any sensitivities or allergies to those medications and your doctor prescribed them, they should be fine. You can always take less than the dose they give you....I'm very sensitive to medications, supplements, foods, over the counter meds, and my doc always tell me that if it's too much, I can always cut the tablet in half. I do that often.

If you're still nervous about it, call a pharmacist or go see one. They are trained in this so they will know if these two medications work well together.

Answer 3

Did the same dentist prescribe them? I would take the pain pills if the pain really that bad, or you can take some ibuprofen and that will help a lot and you don't have to worry about mixing pills.

Answer 4

If safe TAKE THE VICODIN!!!

You have pain and a pain killer....the math ain't hard.

Answer 5

YES IF THEY WERE BOTH PERSCRIBED BY THE SAME DOCTOR.IF UTHEY ARENT,GO TO WWW.CVS.COM AND THEY HAVE A INTERACTION GUIDE.HOPE U FEEL BETER!

Answer 6

They were prescribed by the same doctor, and it got past the pharmacist...so I would say it's pretty safe to take them both.  I don't think anyone trolling yahoo answers is more qualified to give you advice on this issue than what you already got from your doctor.