Question 1

how can i take the oral methylprednisolone prescribed as 448 mg/day in 1 4 divided doses?

Accepted Answer

: Your wording is confusing. It suggests you can take all 4 at one time or 1 spaced out four times in a day. Divided doses suggests you would take one about every six hours.

Question 2

can oral methylprednisolone be used to treat costochondritis flares?

Accepted Answer

Mgt: If NSAIDS do not help, a dose of steroids may alleviate the symptoms.

Question 3

i just stopped taking my medrol dosepack (methylprednisolone) monday at 6am (used it to reduce swelling after oral surgery) and was wondering if its ok/ safe for me to vape thc again?

Accepted Answer

Some basics: One of the side effects of all nicotine or THC products is triggering the blood vessels to constrict. That narrowing can reduce the healing rate of anyone after a surgical procedure. Whether it would impair your healing to a noticeable degree or not is speculative. Given that influence I would put off vaping or smoking until primary healing is achieved in a week or two.

Question 4

is methylprednisolone safe?

Accepted Answer

Always risks: Most of the time for sort term use, they are safe. Steroids have many side effects that are usually related to the size of the dose and duration of treatment including weight gain, thin skin, fragile blood vessels, increased risk of diabetes mellitus, thin bones and bone fractures, increased risk of heart attack and stroke, etc.

Question 5

methylprednisolone, should i stay out of sun?

Accepted Answer

Not from drug: Photo sensitivity  or sun related problems are rare with methylprednisolone.  This is a treatment for many diseases which can become worse on sunlight.   For the medication itself you do not need to take special precautions.  It is always a good idea to use sunscreen if you expect significant sun exposure.

Question 6

will medrol (methylprednisolone) make me fat?

Accepted Answer

Not : right away, but over time it may.

Question 7

does methylprednisolone 4mg make you feel high?

Accepted Answer

No: No it will not.

Question 8

what does it feel like to take methylprednisolone?

Accepted Answer

Depends on dose! : Large doses ( greater than 10 mg acutely), are likely to to initially make you feel wired, or energized!  larger doses will affect the brain more .  Steroids should be taken in the morning. If taken before sleep, you will not sleep well!

Question 9

can u get high off of medrol (methylprednisolone)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

please describe the medication: methylprednisolone?

Accepted Answer

Anti inflammatory: Methylprednisolone  (medrol) is a steroid. It's in the same family as Prednisone but is a bit more potent. Medrol (methylprednisolone) is used to treat a variety of acute and chronic inflammatory conditions such as asthma, gout, and rheumatoid arthritis. Medrol (methylprednisolone) like other steroids have many side effects especially if used long term. Common ones: weight gain, osteoporosis, diabetes, and infections.

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I just stopped taking my medrol dosepack (methylprednisolone) monday at 6am (used it to reduce swelling after oral surgery) and was wondering if its ok/ safe for me to vape thc again?

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Is methylprednisolone safe?

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