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About Nigel Simmons
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I am happy to answer general questions on medicines and hospital care. If possible, please use approved / chemical names rather than brands which are not internationally recognised.
Like all health professionals I am bound by a duty of care which prevents me giving detailed information about medication or treatment of people other than the questioner.
I will endeavour to help wherever possible or point towards more appropriate advice. If however your question crosses too far into patient confidentiality, I hope you will understand why I cannot answer your question.
Consider.. would you want me to discuss your care with a friend or relative without your knowledge?
Experience
Registered as a UK pharmacist in 1982 and have worked in a number of hospital and health management posts around the UK. Formerly Chief Pharmacist for a 440 bed general hospital in Cambridgeshire.
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Previously Sysop on CompuServe UK Professionals forum.
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You are here: Experts > Health/Fitness > Pharmacology > Pharmacy > Is my doctor right?
Expert: Nigel Simmons
Date: 3/15/2008
Subject: Is my doctor right?
Question
Hi, I'm from Philippines. I have herpes and varicella right now. The physician-surgeon prescribed me Zovirax 400mg and Decilone Forte. My gynecologist advised me not to take Decilone Forte. Who shall I follow? I'm really confused. I trust my gyne more but I want to know the real picture. Thank you very much.
Answer
Melojane
Although your question is slightly outside my area of expertise, I do tend to agree with your gynaecologist. Steroids suppress the body's immune response and as such could allow the viruses to develop further.
Unless there are other medical reasons for using dexamethasone, I cannot see that it will be of benefit.
I suggest that you either follow the advice of your gynaecologist or contact your physician-surgeon to seek clarification why the dexamethasone was presecribed.
I hope this helps.
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