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What are the side effects of medrol (methylprednisolone)?

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Corticosteroid: The side effects with corticosteroids include flushing, weight gain, increased glucose, osteoporosis, avascular necrosis, psychological, cataracts, stretch marks, risk of infection to name a few.

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Do you see less side effects with a 4mg Medrol (methylprednisolone) dose pack? I just started today and all the side effects seem scary.

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I have been diagnosed with plantar faciitis(2.5 months). My podiatrist gave Medrol (methylprednisolone) dose pak. Is this short term or long term relief? Any side effects?

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Finished medrol (methylprednisolone) a day ago. On azythromycin feeling fatigue and loss of appetite. Normal side effects or either medications?

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I know that Medrol (methylprednisolone) dosepak is a steroid, will it have side affect retaining water or bloating?

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I have ms. I'm on 5 days of solu Medrol (methylprednisolone) (out patient) It's my 2nd treatment and I'm having blood in my urine and stools. Is the a side effect?

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