How can we permanently stop my 66-year-old father's constant hiccups, which started after he took the steroid dexa for COVID-19 and are now causing him pain and weakness, given that treatments like Pantop, Mucaine, metoclopramide, and beclofen only provide temporary relief? | Apollo Pharmacy

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How can we permanently stop my 66-year-old father's constant hiccups, which started after he took the steroid dexa for COVID-19 and are now causing him pain and weakness, given that treatments like Pantop, Mucaine, metoclopramide, and beclofen only provide temporary relief?

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How can we permanently stop my 66-year-old father's constant hiccups, which started after he took the steroid dexa for COVID-19 and are now causing him pain and weakness, given that treatments like Pantop, Mucaine, metoclopramide, and beclofen only provide temporary relief?

Asked by Male, 66 · 3 days ago

Chandrakanta Jena

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3 days ago

Steroid-induced hiccups, especially after dexamethasone, can be very persistent. Since medications like pantoprazole, Mucaine, metoclopramide, and baclofen have only provided temporary relief, it is important to consult his doctor again. They may consider adjusting the doses of baclofen or metoclopramide, or exploring other options like gabapentin, which can be highly effective for stubborn hiccups. Because these constant hiccups are causing him pain and weakness, his physician should also evaluate him to ensure there are no other underlying issues and to help him regain his strength safely.

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How can we permanently stop my 66-year-old father's constant hiccups, which started after he took the steroid dexa for COVID-19 and are now causing him pain and weakness, given that treatments like Pantop, Mucaine, metoclopramide, and beclofen only provide temporary relief?

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