IV add-on and quick shot · dexamethasone
Steroid anti-inflammatory
One strong dose for swelling that will not quit.
Medically cleared by Mellisa Kerchief, NP, our Medical Director
The steroid anti inflammatory calms big swelling, bad allergy flares, and sinus pressure. It is a one time medicine given during your visit. Add it to any IV, or get it as a quick shot. Our nurse practitioner decides who can have it.
- Strong swelling
- Bad allergy flares
- Sinus pressure
- Some migraines
What is the steroid anti inflammatory add-on?
It is a prescription steroid medicine. It is the kind doctors use for swelling. It has nothing to do with the muscle building kind. A nurse gives it as a slow push into your IV line. Or you can get it as a shot. It starts working in a few hours. The effect lasts a day or two. It is given once, during your visit. Our nurse practitioner orders it after your health check. The shot is $32.
What the steroid anti inflammatory does in your body
Swelling is your body’s alarm. Sometimes the alarm is too loud. A bad allergy day turns your face puffy. Your sinuses feel packed tight. A migraine digs in and will not let go.
This medicine turns the alarm down. It tells your body to ease off the swelling response. That is why it helps so many things. Swollen sinuses. Hives that will not stop. Puffy eyes in April.
It is stronger than our non narcotic pain medicine. It is also a bigger deal for your body. So we use it one time, when the swelling is bad.
Short term effects. Some people notice one or two of these that day or night.
- Trouble falling asleep that night
- A lift in mood or extra energy
- Higher blood sugar for a day or so
- A flushed face
- More hunger than usual
They fade as the medicine wears off.
Signs you might want the steroid anti inflammatory
- An allergy flare that pills cannot touch
- Sinus pressure and a puffy face
- Hives that keep spreading
- A migraine that will not break
- Monsoon dust storms set off your sinuses
- A big event tomorrow and your face is swollen from pollen
- Your provider suggests it during your visit
Add-on or shot?
| Add-on in your IV | Quick shot | |
|---|---|---|
| Time | A slow push during your drip | About 5 minutes |
| Price | $32 studio, $35 mobile | $32 |
| Best when | You are dry, worn out, or sick too | You just need the swelling down |
| Where | Home, hotel, office, or studio | Studio, or added to a mobile IV visit |
Either way, it is one dose. Book it early in the day so it does not keep you up.
Pairs well
Best drips to pair it with
Itchy and sneezing too? Add the antihistamine. Many bad allergy flares get both. Sore but not swollen? The non narcotic pain medicine may be the better fit.
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On request. Glutathione, vitamin C, and pain medicine too.$295 studio · $325 at your door
For migraines and bad headachesMigraine IV
Add it when a migraine has dug in. Provider decides.$235 studio · $265 at your door
For energy, mood and immunityMyers Cocktail IV
Add it for a bad allergy week.$195 studio · $225 at your door
For heat, flights and long daysHydrate IV
Fluids plus the steroid at our lowest price.$150 studio · $150 at your door
How it works
Your visit, start to finish
- Book online, call, or textPick any IV and ask for the steroid, or book the shot at the studio.
- Quick health checkFirst time with us? You do a short video call with our nurse practitioner. It takes about five minutes and is good for one year. The nurse practitioner decides if this medicine is right for you. Read about the Good Faith Exam.
- Your nurse arrivesThey check your vitals. They ask about diabetes, infections, fever, and pregnancy.
- The medicineA slow push into your IV line, or a quick shot. It starts working in a few hours.
- DoneExpect a lift in energy. Plan for a later bedtime that night.
Safety first
Is it safe?
Yes, when a provider orders it and a nurse gives it. That is how we do it every time.
- This is a prescription medicine. Our nurse practitioner orders it after your health check.
- A registered nurse gives every dose.
- One dose per visit. One time use only.
- Sterile, single use supplies.
- We check your vitals before we start.
- Short term effects: trouble sleeping, a mood lift, higher blood sugar, a flushed face. They pass.
Who should skip it or ask first: people with diabetes, unless a provider approves. Anyone with an infection or a fever. Anyone pregnant or nursing. People with stomach ulcers or glaucoma. Some other conditions too. Our provider will ask and decide.
This is a wellness service. It eases swelling during your visit. It does not treat the cause. A swollen tongue, a tight throat, or trouble breathing? Call 911.
Boosters & add-ons
Every other add-on
FAQ
Questions, answered
Still wondering? Text us or call (480) 674-8268.
How much does a steroid injection for inflammation cost?
$32 for the shot. As an IV add on it is $32 at the studio or $35 mobile. Members save 50%.
What medicine is it?
Dexamethasone. It is a prescription steroid, the kind used for swelling.
Is this the kind of steroid that builds muscle?
No. This is the kind doctors use to calm swelling. It does not build muscle.
How fast does it work?
It starts working in a few hours. The effect lasts a day or two.
Can I get it every week?
No. It is a one time medicine given during your visit. Repeat use needs a plan from your doctor.
Will it keep me up at night?
It can. Book it earlier in the day when you can.
Does it raise blood sugar?
Yes, for a day or so. People with diabetes need provider approval first.
Can I get it for sinus pressure?
It eases sinus swelling for many people. If you have a fever or an infection, we skip it. See a doctor for that.
Steroid or antihistamine for allergies?
Antihistamine for the itch and the sneeze. Steroid for big swelling. Many bad flares get both. Our provider decides.
Who should skip it?
People with diabetes, an infection, or a fever. Anyone pregnant. Our provider reviews your history and decides.
Can I use my HSA or FSA card?
Many HSA and FSA cards work for eligible drips. Insurance does not cover it. Check HSA and FSA rules.
Bring the swelling down.
Ask for the steroid anti inflammatory with any IV, or book the shot. Our nurse practitioner will decide if it fits you.