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Over the past 12 months have taken medrol dose packs for fluid in the ear.  When do I have to become concerned about side effects.  How much is too much.  Have recently had a flair up tinnitus and doctor has prescribed dose pack for me if I would like to try it.
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Well...how many time have you been prescribed this in 12 months?

Are you seeing a Specialist?  If not, you should be referred to a ENT Specialist if your regular physician is continually prescribing medrol packs.
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How long have you been on them? Usually, steriods are not used on a long time basis, but, then again, everyone is different, the tinnitus could be the sign of high blood pressure starting, I would certainly check with your PCP regarding how long a term you should be on these.
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