Question 1

which organ metabolizes corticosteroids? (prednisone, decadron, (dexamethasone) medrol) would it be the liver or the kidneys?

Accepted Answer

Liver: Liver is your answer. The kidneys get put some of the metabolites that are produced after liver starts the process off.

Question 2

how long does methylprednisolone stay in your system?

Accepted Answer

At 36hrs.: It takes 36 hrs for the drug to be less than 10per cent of the dose.  But if you mean after long term use, your adrenal glands will be suppressed for a much longer period than after a single dose!

Question 3

how long does medrol (methylprednisolone) stay in your system?

Accepted Answer

100 hours: The half life ( time to get rid of 50%  of the drug in your system) is approximately 20 hours.  Normally after 5 half lives the level has dropped to 3% and is having little effect on your system.

Question 4

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 5

how long does medrol (methylprednisolone) stay in your system and cause side effects?

Accepted Answer

No: Medrol (methylprednisolone) is a steroid .  It has a half life of 18-26 hours and should be out of your system after that time after completing your course.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Yes : It's effect on your system depends on how long you been on the methylprednisolone. After more than three weeks you need to withdraw it slowly. It also depends on why you taking it and what are the other circumstances of your health.

Question 7

how long should a 1 time dose of 1000mg solumedrol (methylprednisolone) infusuin last in a 8yr old with jra? how long does it stay in your system/work?

Accepted Answer

Half life: The half life of Solu-Medrol can be 18-36 hours depending on each person's rate of metabolism. It is exceeted through the urine

Question 8

how long does a methylprednisolone pack steroid stay in your system?

Accepted Answer

6days: The half life of this medication ( time to eliminate 50% of the amount remaining in your body) is approximately 24 hours.  After 6 half lives (6 days) more than 95% of the medication is gone.

Question 9

id it ok to stop a methylprednisolone after 2 days and does being on it for such as short time suppress your immune system- it sold not seem to be helping but does seem to be creating side effects?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, it is safe to stop just after 2 day use. Please notify the prescribed doctor if the medication is not from urgent care or ER' s doctor. Take care.

Question 10

took medrol (methylprednisolone) dose pk for 6 days. how long until my immune system is no longer considered compromised due to steroids?

Accepted Answer

Not much: A short course of medrol (methylprednisolone) pak would not noticeably affect your immune function unless you are already severely immune compromised.

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

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

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How long should a 1 time dose of 1000mg solumedrol (methylprednisolone) infusuin last in a 8yr old with jra? how long does it stay in your system/work?

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How long does a methylprednisolone pack steroid stay in your system?

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Id it ok to stop a methylprednisolone after 2 days and does being on it for such as short time suppress your immune system- it sold not seem to be helping but does seem to be creating side effects?

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Took medrol (methylprednisolone) dose pk for 6 days. how long until my immune system is no longer considered compromised due to steroids?

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