Question 1

hello.. what is iv solumedrol (methylprednisolone) for???  does this cause insomnia??  my doc gave it me twice in a drip for chikungunya?? does that really help??? thanks.

Accepted Answer

Treatment: Solu -medrol can be used to reduce the body's immune responses to certain diseases which may decrease inflammation/ pain/ swelling. Your physician may be using it to reduce sx's related to Chikungunya. Insomnia is a potential side effect of this medication.

Question 2

i was prescribed a methylprednisolone prednisone packet for 6 days. after the first dose of 6 pills, i feel horrible. severe insomnia, rapid heartbeat and a flare up of gastritis, is it safe to discontinue the packet after day 1?

Accepted Answer

: Although your reactions are unusual, the significance should not be ignored, and you need to contact your doctor immediately.  Your medication should be placed on hold until clarification and understanding of what has occurred is available.  It is far safer to stop your pills at this point.

Question 3

i was given methylprednisolone and z-pack for bronchitis with asthma today. i cannot sleep. can i take a xanax (alprazolam) to help sleep?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Most probably your insomnia is due to the methylprednisolone, so take it in the morning. Try to space Azithromycin, take it at night, and the methylprednisolone in the am, as they may interact, all the best

Question 4

i took the 4 mg six day dose of methylprednisolone. i had sleepless on day 3. will i have long term effects or when will i be able to sleep again?

Accepted Answer

Sleepless: Common for a steroid to cause a degree of insomnia. The medicine should wash out in a few days and you should return to a good night sleep. If this does not improve in a week, you should notify your provider.

Question 5

i've been on methylprednisolone for 2 weeks. 1st week was 16mg/day and 2nd was 12mg/day, now having trouble sleeping. any suggestion?

Accepted Answer

It's common. : Sleeplessness and jitteriness is a common side effect is methylpredisone. Practicing good sleep hygiene will help. As the dose decreases and you continue to wean of the medication this will resolve. Be patient and it will get better.

Question 6

is it safe to take methylprednisolone?

Accepted Answer

It has risks: All corticosteroid carry considerable risk with long term use. The risk depends on the dose taken and the length of time it is taken. Short courses have relatively small risk.

Question 7

is it safe to take methylprednisolone with my valium 10mg?

Accepted Answer

Drug interactions: You can check to find out if drugs interaction by using a drug interaction checker. Here is one from Drugs.Com:  https://www.drugs.com/drug_interactions.html

Question 8

can i take robaxin (methocarbamol) with methylprednisolone together?

Accepted Answer

YES: YES; however, I suggest separating the dosing by 2-3 hours.

Question 9

can you take hydrocodone 7.500  sametime with methylprednisolone 4 mg?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are no reported drug interactions.  You can also ask your pharmacist questions when you pick up medicines.

Question 10

can i take zanax & methylprednisolone? i saw  here yes i can but other answer about zanax & medrol said no. isn't methylprednisolone generic 4 medrol?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are no drug interactions between xanax (alprazolam) and methyprednisolone.

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What can i take with Methylprednisolone to help with insomnia

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Hello.. what is iv solumedrol (methylprednisolone) for??? does this cause insomnia?? my doc gave it me twice in a drip for chikungunya?? does that really help??? thanks.

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I was prescribed a methylprednisolone prednisone packet for 6 days. after the first dose of 6 pills, i feel horrible. severe insomnia, rapid heartbeat and a flare up of gastritis, is it safe to discontinue the packet after day 1?

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I was given methylprednisolone and z-pack for bronchitis with asthma today. i cannot sleep. can i take a xanax (alprazolam) to help sleep?

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I took the 4 mg six day dose of methylprednisolone. i had sleepless on day 3. will i have long term effects or when will i be able to sleep again?

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I've been on methylprednisolone for 2 weeks. 1st week was 16mg/day and 2nd was 12mg/day, now having trouble sleeping. any suggestion?

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Is it safe to take methylprednisolone?

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Is it safe to take methylprednisolone with my valium 10mg?

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Can i take robaxin (methocarbamol) with methylprednisolone together?

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Can you take hydrocodone 7.500 sametime with methylprednisolone 4 mg?

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Can i take zanax & methylprednisolone? i saw here yes i can but other answer about zanax & medrol said no. isn't methylprednisolone generic 4 medrol?

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