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A 33-year-old female asked:

Can you gain weight with only one shot of depo-medrol for rheumatoid arthritis? how long does it last in the body?

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Dr. Ahmad M Hadiedanswered

Orthopedic Surgery 51 years experience

It depend: Some patient lasting them one month, some patiet few days.

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Rheumatology 54 years experience

No: Depomedrol (methylprednisolone) is an acetylated steroid and only generates a small blood level that quickly resolves.

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