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Methylprednisolone

Methylprednisolone

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Methylprednisolone 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 • Medrol • Depomedrol

Side Effects

Common

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

Serious

Fluid in the lungs
Convulsion

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Is methylprednisolone safe?

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Is it safe to take methylprednisolone?

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Methylprednisolone, should I stay out of sun?

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A 31-year old asked:

What does it feel like to take methylprednisolone?

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Can u get high off of medrol (methylprednisolone)?

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A 36-year old asked:

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

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A 39-year old female asked:

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

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A 42-year old asked:

How fast to taper off methylprednisolone?

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A 48-year old asked:

Methylprednisolone most serious side effects?

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A 23-year old male asked:

Is it safe to mix valium with methylprednisolone?

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A 32-year old asked:

can medrol (methylprednisolone) help with pulpitis?

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A 22-year old female asked:

Can methylprednisolone cause intense sweet food cravings?

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A 40-year old asked:

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

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A 33-year old asked:

Is a fast heartbeat normal after taking methylprednisolone?

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A 35-year old asked:

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

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A 31-year old female asked:

Can I use tanning beds while on Methylprednisolone Tablets 4 mg?

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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 41-year old asked:

Which side effects can we expect while my husband takes methylprednisolone?

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A 22-year old female asked:

What causes certain medicines, like methylprednisolone to make you crave sweets?

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A 41-year old asked:

How do i get methylprednisolone out my system fast? Just read about side effects.

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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 37-year old female asked:

Does anyone know what the side effects are if you take two dose of methylprednisolone by mistake?

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A 37-year old asked:

If i stopped taking methylprednisolone 4mg tablet pack on three days ago is it still in my system?

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A 39-year old female asked:

Does 3 days of high dose solumedrol (methylprednisolone) need to be tapered? What happens when not?

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A 31-year old male asked:

Just completed my 6-day cycle of methylprednisolone. When is it safe to consume alcohol post completion of cycle.

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A 31-year old male asked:

Just today i completed a 6-day dose of Methylprednisolone. When is it safe to consume alcohol post completion of cycle?

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A 39-year old female asked:

Barely into day 2 of methylprednisolone. rapid HR, around 110, even tho i'm on a beta blocker. feel ok otherwise. ok to stay on it?

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A 26-year old male asked:

hello sir i m taking methylprednisolone (4mg)from last four years. i m a patient of chronic urticaria. plz help me to withdraw it.?

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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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