Question:  My doctor has prescribed a medication to improve my breathing.  I was told that by my friend that this medication is a steroid.  I have heard so many bad things about taking steroids.  Are they really safe?  Is the medication methylprednisone a steroid? 
Answer:  Methylprednisone, or prednisone is an anti-inflammatory medication that is classified as […]

Question:  I am 46 years old and was just told by my doctor that I have high blood pressure.  I was prescribed several new medications.  I wanted to know if this is curable, or will I have high blood pressure the rest of my life.  I also want to know if there is something else […]