Why am I experiencing swelling and pain in my neck and cheeks after finishing my tapered doses of Predmet (which I took twice daily after being hospitalized for COVID-19), and is it safe to take Lysoflam or Montair LC for two to three days to help with these symptoms? | Apollo Pharmacy

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Why am I experiencing swelling and pain in my neck and cheeks after finishing my tapered doses of Predmet (which I took twice daily after being hospitalized for COVID-19), and is it safe to take Lysoflam or Montair LC for two to three days to help with these symptoms?

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Why am I experiencing swelling and pain in my neck and cheeks after finishing my tapered doses of Predmet (which I took twice daily after being hospitalized for COVID-19), and is it safe to take Lysoflam or Montair LC for two to three days to help with these symptoms?

Asked by Female, 29 · 12 days ago

Veda Maddala

M Pharmacy

11 days ago

It is common to experience facial swelling, often called 'moon face,' after taking steroids like Predmet (methylprednisolone); this typically resolves on its own over time. However, new pain and swelling in your neck and cheeks could indicate salivary gland inflammation or a rebound effect from stopping the steroid. While Lysoflam (diclofenac/paracetamol) can temporarily ease pain, and Montair LC (montelukast/levocetirizine) helps with allergies, they may not target the root cause of your symptoms. Please do not self-medicate. I gently recommend consulting your doctor to safely evaluate this swelling and prescribe the correct treatment.

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Why am I experiencing swelling and pain in my neck and cheeks after finishing my tapered doses of Predmet (which I took twice daily after being hospitalized for COVID-19), and is it safe to take Lysoflam or Montair LC for two to three days to help with these symptoms?

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