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

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Corticosteroid drug

Brands

Solumedrol • Depomedrol

Generic Drug

Methylprednisolone

Side Effects

Common

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

Serious

Fluid in the lungs
Convulsion

Treats

Asthma
Allergy
Alcoholic hepatitis
Condition
Hepatitis
Condition

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Can i take xanax (alprazolam) with medrol?

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Anyone had solu-medrol iv for ms and get great results?

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How long does depo-medrol shots last?

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Is 6 medrol (methylprednisolone) on the first day a normal dose?

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Will I gain weight from the medrol (methylprednisolone) dose pak?

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A 33-year old asked:

Medrol (methylprednisolone) dosepack side effects?

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A 44-year old asked:

Any substitute? I have medrol (methylprednisolone) allergy.

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A 42-year old asked:

Solu-medrol steroid side effects?

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A 32-year old asked:

can medrol (methylprednisolone) help with pulpitis?

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A 40-year old asked:

How often can a medrol pack (methylprednisolone) be taken?

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A 35-year old asked:

Will medrol (methylprednisolone) 4 mg show up on drug test?

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A 38-year old asked:

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

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A 42-year old female asked:

Should you stay out of the sun when on a medrol (methylprednisolone) pack?

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A 38-year old asked:

What will happen to you if you drink alcohol while on medrol (methylprednisolone)?

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A 46-year old female asked:

How safe is it to take medrol (methylprednisolone) 16mg once a day for 3 days and also what are it side effects. Any future repercussions.

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A 20-year old female asked:

Im taking my first day of medrol (methylprednisolone) and im scared especially with the side effects Does the meds work well? What can I expect?

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A 45-year old female asked:

How long does medrol (methylprednisolone) pack take to get out of your system? I was on 4mg tablets for 6 days. I somehow got a rash after stopping them look like bug bite

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A 43-year old male asked:

Just finished last taper day of medrol (methylprednisolone). This is my second six day taper treatment within a month due to hives. Feeling fatigued/tired, is this normal If yes why?

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A 35-year old asked:

Is depo medrol (methylprednisolone) same as dexamethasone?

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A 36-year old asked:

Medrol (methylprednisolone) dosepak helpful for my skin condition?

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A member asked:

I am allergic to solu-medrol is it safe to take decadron (dexamethasone)?

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A 30-year old asked:

Why might it be that steroids (medrol) be prescribed to help a sinus infection?

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A 32-year old asked:

Medrol (methylprednisolone) dospack prescribed for back pain- anyone use this this way?

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A 17-year old male asked:

Medrol (methylprednisolone) 50 mg injection and medrol (methylprednisolone) 4mg dose pack to take for 6 days??

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A 44-year old asked:

Extremely horrible reaction to cortisone injection and cortisone medrol (methylprednisolone) dose pak. Are there any alternatives?

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A 39-year old female asked:

Finished day 1 of medrol (methylprednisolone) dose pk. my resting HR is now 109 while sitting. normal side effct? should i worry? continue using it tomorrow?

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A 39-year old female asked:

My migraines & chronic inflammation felt much better on medrol (methylprednisolone) dose pk. will the positive effects wear off as soon as the med is finished?

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A 35-year old female asked:

What will happen to me if Dr changes Medrol (methylprednisolone) dosepak instr, put me on 24mg/d, cannot get refilled in time and taper properly so I have to stop suddenly from 24mg to 0mg?

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A 40-year old asked:

How do you handle medrol (methylprednisolone) allergy?

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