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Depomedrol

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Depo-Medrol is a corticosteroid which is a kind of nutritional or metabolic agent.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Drug Class

Corticosteroid drug

Brands

Solumedrol • Medrol

Generic Drug

Methylprednisolone

Side Effects

Common

Spinning sensation
Nervousness
Increased sweating
Headache
Thin skin
Nausea
Increased appetite
Weight gain
Muscle wasting
Emotional instability
Paresthesia
Abnormal vaginal bleeding
Excess hair
Mood swings
Muscle weakness
Numbness or tingling
Excessive sweating
Rash
Emotional problems

Serious

Fluid in the lungs
Convulsion

Treats

Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Condition
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
Condition

Related questions

A 45-year old asked:

How long does depo-medrol shots last?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 38-year old asked:

Have a depo-medrol injection. and want 2 know what are the side effects?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 35-year old asked:

Is depo medrol (methylprednisolone) same as dexamethasone?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 42-year old female asked:

Why would a pm dr do epidural injections without xrays or mr,an causes after depo medrol (methylprednisolone) injection not b able to walk for8hrs then next day vomit,hosp?

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A 39-year old asked:

What are the effects from depo medrol (methylprednisolone) + lidocaine in trigger point injections?

1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in

A 33-year old female asked:

Can you gain weight with only one shot of Depo-Medrol for rheumatoid arthritis? How long does it last in the body?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 33-year old female asked:

Can only one shot of Depo Medrol (methylprednisolone) for arthritis rheumatoid cause gain weight? How long does it last in the body?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 16-year old male asked:

I gargle with hydrogen peroxide 3% every morn. Well I ACCIDENTLY swallowed some today. I'm on Depo Medrol (methylprednisolone) which I started today. Will this affect it?

2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

A 42-year old asked:

Can depo-medrol be injected into muscle spasms to soften the spasms?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 18-year old asked:

Y'all know the cordizolne steroid shots docs give u when u have like bronchitis well I got 5 this year how many is ok? It's depo medrol (methylprednisolone) 20 mg. I thk

2 doctor answers • 12 doctors weighed in

A 43-year old asked:

My doctor treated my sciatic nerve pain with depo-medrol, is that usual?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 30-year old asked:

Is the depo medrol (methylprednisolone) injection safe for patients with heart disease?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 31-year old male asked:

Is steroids injection good for lower back spiNal stinosis problem? Depo-medrol lidocaine

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 34-year old female asked:

Can having Sp.injections w/ lidocaine, depo Medrol, (methylprednisolone) Isovue contrast dye affect a drug urinalysis ?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 43-year old female asked:

Had depo medrol (methylprednisolone) shot about 2weeks ago, can that cause low WBC and low platelet count? WBC is 2.8 and platelet is 139. Also fighting viral infection.

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A 49-year old asked:

How often can i have a depomedrol (methylprednisolone) injection to relieve hip pain?

1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in

A 25-year old female asked:

Sudden facial hair growth ( i guess due to depomedrol (methylprednisolone) medication).it will stop alone?and shed? or i have to start waxing them?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 38-year old female asked:

Have migraine x3mos.Doc gave depomedrol (methylprednisolone) &tramadol. Tram.helped take the edge off, but no long term relief. Now taking my dogs tramadol as needed. Help?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 38-year old male asked:

My tendinitis on my biceps and rotator cuff won't disappear despite depomedrol (methylprednisolone) injection. MRI says no nerve impingement. What are other remedies?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 52-year old female asked:

I'm getting a cortisone shot of 40 mg of depomedrol (methylprednisolone) 4 frozen shoulder how long will that last ? Will be having pt.getting it done through ct scan

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 41-year old female asked:

Having sacroilitis. developed severe back pain,unable to sit, stand or lie straight. Given Depemedrol Inj. 80mg. Explain.

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

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