Question 1

is methyprednisolone 4mg a narcotic ?

Accepted Answer

no: Methylprednisolone is a corticosteroid used as an anti-inflamatory drug.

Question 2

dr gave me methyprednisolone for cough but didn't work?

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Cough: In addition to infectious cause, the 3 most common causes of a chronic cough include asthma, rhinitis, and gastroesophageal reflux. An allergist/immunologist or a primary care physician can help evaluate and diagnose the reason for your chronic cough. You should see a physician if the cough has persisted despite steroids

Question 3

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 4

please describe the medication: methylprednisolone?

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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.

Question 5

can you take xanax (alprazolam) while taking methyprednisolone ?

Accepted Answer

It depends: It depends on why you're on the methylprednisolone, and other problems you may have.   Please talk with your own physician about this.  Xanax (alprazolam) is a powerful anti-anxiety medication.  Methylprednisolone may affect the same liver enzymes that process xanax (alprazolam).  Your doctor is familiar with your personal health conditions, and we on healthtap are not.

Question 6

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 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

how fast to taper off methylprednisolone?

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Ask your doctor: I depends on the dose you are currently taking and how long you have been taking it. Ask the doctor who prescribed it.

Question 10

how to ease water retention while taking methyprednisolone ?

Accepted Answer

Water retention: You have to be very careful about salt intake as this will make the water retention worse.   Sometimes you need a water pill (diuretic) if the swelling gets too severe.

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