Question 1

can u get high off of medrol (methylprednisolone)?

Accepted Answer

Steroid psychosis: Steroids can cause altered mental state including psychosis.

Question 2

does methylprednisolone 4mg make you feel high?

Accepted Answer

No: No it will not.

Question 3

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

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Depends on dose: Of solumedrol, (methylprednisolone) but if it is only 3 days and you are otherwise healthy, probably no need for tapering.

Question 4

t2diabetic, diet & exercise controlled. 2 days off medrol (methylprednisolone) series. still getting elevated bg of 103 to 140. was under 100. to be expected?  no wt. gain

Accepted Answer

Yes: Methylprednisolone or other steroid can cause elevation of blood glucose, with effect lasting up to one week after the last dose.  If you have persistent hyperglycemia, with fasting blood glucose greater than 100 mg/dL, or 2 hour postprandial blood glucose greater than 140 mg/dL, he may need to consult your physician to adjust your diabetic medication.

Question 5

how do i get methylprednisolone out my system fast? just read about side effects.

Accepted Answer

Don't worry.: It is not a long acting steroid that lasts for months. It will clear on its own. Though side-effects occur, short term use is fairly safe. Also, consider the risk of the condition that it was prescribed for.

Question 6

is it normal to have high amounts of energy and hunger while on a medrol (methylprednisolone) dose pack?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Absolutely. The medication has a variety of effects. Other people noticed increased alertness, even possibly irritability. In addition to having anti-inflammatory properties - which it looks like is the reason you're taking the medication - one of the other things this drug clas does is mimic and stimulate the body's fight or flight response. And that is consistent with what you're noticing now.

Question 7

my 8yr/old is going to have 1000mg of solumedrol (methylprednisolone) infusion for a jra flare. what can you tell me about this medicine and the dossage? is this high?

Accepted Answer

See details: This is a difficult question to answer without knowing the specific components of the flare. For instance, heart involvement requires a different approach than just a skin rash and aching. That said, 1000 mg of Solumedrol (methylprednisolone) is a high dose for an 8 year old. I therefore assume the flare is severe enough to warrant that high a dose. You need to discuss the rationale for this therapy with her doctors.

Question 8

i am on medrol (methylprednisolone) for a second time for asthma, and both times after the third day i get really loopy and mentally out of it. should i stop taking it?

Accepted Answer

No sudden stop: You need to speak with your doctor. With recurrent asthma i would suggest consultations with both an allergist and a pulmonologist.

Question 9

given 1 shot of depomedrol (methylprednisolone) on mon blood work taken thursday. would the shot affect white blood count? mine is high, but also haven't been feeling well

Accepted Answer

Depo-Medrol: Depo-Medrol is a brand of injected methylprednisolone (http://www.drugs.com/mtm/depo-medrol-injection.html). All steroids can increase glucose (sugar), thus aggravating (even causing) diabetes as well as causing temporary increase in white blood cell counts. Infection can also increase WBC. Follow up closely w/prescribing doc.

Question 10

will short term of high dose intravenous methylprednisolone cause skin atrophy (thining of skin) by inhibiting collagen synthesis and is it reversible?

Accepted Answer

: Short term is a vague word; however it is reversible skin atrophy. The use of high dose IV methylprednisolone, when used, is because of life threatening situations. The side effects is beyond just skin atrophy and the benefits most be justifiable to not consider other even more serious side effects.

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T2diabetic, diet & exercise controlled. 2 days off medrol (methylprednisolone) series. still getting elevated bg of 103 to 140. was under 100. to be expected? no wt. gain

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

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Is it normal to have high amounts of energy and hunger while on a medrol (methylprednisolone) dose pack?

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My 8yr/old is going to have 1000mg of solumedrol (methylprednisolone) infusion for a jra flare. what can you tell me about this medicine and the dossage? is this high?

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I am on medrol (methylprednisolone) for a second time for asthma, and both times after the third day i get really loopy and mentally out of it. should i stop taking it?

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Given 1 shot of depomedrol (methylprednisolone) on mon blood work taken thursday. would the shot affect white blood count? mine is high, but also haven't been feeling well

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Will short term of high dose intravenous methylprednisolone cause skin atrophy (thining of skin) by inhibiting collagen synthesis and is it reversible?

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