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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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It depend: Some patient lasting them one month, some patiet few days.
Answered 12/31/2022
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No: Depomedrol (methylprednisolone) is an acetylated steroid and only generates a small blood level that quickly resolves.
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