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A member asked:

What are the symptoms to look for after finishing the medrol (methylprednisolone) dose pack for lupus?

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Decrease in symptoms: The me drool dose pack may too quick for lupus which may require low dose chronic use.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/26/2013

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How often is safe to use a Medrol (methylprednisolone) dose pack? I have horrendous migraines and can't take a lot of meds for various reasons;medrol helps. Been 7wks--ok?

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