Question 1

took 3 medrol instead of 2 just started dose was suppose to take 2 three times a day?

Accepted Answer

No worries: If a person is supposed to take 2 pills 3 times a day, and instead takes 3 pills, then 1 pill, then 2 pills, that should be ok. Taking 3, then 2, then 1, should be ok also. Her total dose for that day would still equal 6 pills.

Question 2

can glaucoma suspect take medrol (methylprednisolone) dose pak? taking for chronic sinusitis and eat bulging. eyes feel painful.

Accepted Answer

See your ophthalmologist: ASAP or go to ER if you're a glaucoma suspect and have any eye problem, you can hold the medrol (methylprednisolone) pack for now till evaluated, good luck

Question 3

issues with ears,hx of tinnitus, got loud audible popping in my right ear, happens a few times a day, but my ears clogged and hurt. ent gave me valium and medrol via nurse call. what will that help with? also i already take klonopin. is that all safe?

Accepted Answer

: Do not combine valium &amp; klonopin. The doctor may not have been aware that you are already taking klonopin.

Question 4

will i gain weight from the medrol (methylprednisolone) dose pak?

Accepted Answer

Small amount.: The dose pack is brief enough so you won't pack real weight on (maybe a little), vbut you will probably put on some fluid weight, which will dissipate quickly.

Question 5

is medrol (methylprednisolone) dose pak an appropriate treatment for viral exanthems?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Your immune system is what will cure you in these infections and the steroid suppresses its function.While it may be appropriate to do that in some cases where the patient is miserable, it is far from being accepted as a treatment of choice in most.

Question 6

can you take a medrol dose pack every month because of the taper?

Accepted Answer

Medrol: There is no reason not to take a steroid pack every month IF THERe IS  medical indication for prescribing that. However steroids taken too frequently and with out proper indications can lead to complications

Question 7

can i cut the medrol dose pack in half ?    ie... still take it every day as recommended yet cut each daily dose in half?

Accepted Answer

No: That low of a dose is unlikely to be effective.  It also depends what you are taking it for.

Question 8

what to do if i have horrible reaction to cortisone injection and cortisone medrol (methylprednisolone) dose pak..?

Accepted Answer

Need more  informati: We will need  more  information. What was  the medrol (methylprednisolone) given and what was  the horrible reaction. Medrol (methylprednisolone) is a corticosteroid and usually reactions are not allergic  but physiologic. By that I mean that the medrol (methylprednisolone)  injections given to your  body gives a large  increase over  your  normal level of corticosteroids. Your body manufactures corticosteroids but these levels are much higher which you feel.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Yes: Depends what is your problem. Always an alternative to steroids.

Question 10

can i take medrol (methylprednisolone) dose pack and naproxen at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Both can cause upset stomach, so take w/ food.

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Took 3 medrol instead of 2 just started dose was suppose to take 2 three times a day?

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Can glaucoma suspect take medrol (methylprednisolone) dose pak? taking for chronic sinusitis and eat bulging. eyes feel painful.

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Issues with ears,hx of tinnitus, got loud audible popping in my right ear, happens a few times a day, but my ears clogged and hurt. ent gave me valium and medrol via nurse call. what will that help with? also i already take klonopin. is that all safe?

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

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Is medrol (methylprednisolone) dose pak an appropriate treatment for viral exanthems?

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Can you take a medrol dose pack every month because of the taper?

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Can i cut the medrol dose pack in half ? ie... still take it every day as recommended yet cut each daily dose in half?

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What to do if i have horrible reaction to cortisone injection and cortisone medrol (methylprednisolone) dose pak..?

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

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Can i take medrol (methylprednisolone) dose pack and naproxen at the same time?

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