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My dentist gave me medrol (methylprednisolone) and i can't figure out why. what does it do?
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Medrol (methylprednisolone): Used to decrease inflamation/swelling.
Answered 11/6/2012
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Antiinflammatory: Medrol (methylprednisolone) dose packs act as anti inflammatory agents. They help control swelling. There are cases in which they should not be used.
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