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Which is stronger cortisone or solu medrol (methylprednisolone) for sciatica?
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Same thing: Solumedrol (methylprednisolone) is simply one version of an injectable cortisone.
Answered 7/16/2020
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Solu Medrol (methylprednisolone): However, neither of these is used regularly for sciatica pain. Usually steroids like dexamethasone, triamcinolone, betamethasone or methylprednisolone are used a majority of the time in epidural injections.
Answered 7/10/2014
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