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The doctor ordered 100 mg of methylprednisolone. what is this for?
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It is a corticostero: It is a corticosteroid and is used for a variety of medical conditions. you need to ask your doctor why this is prescribed, what are the side effects - short term but also long term side effects.
Answered 11/24/2014
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