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I am on medrol (methylprednisolone) for a second time for asthma, and both times after the third day i get really loopy and mentally out of it. should i stop taking it?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

No sudden stop: You need to speak with your doctor. With recurrent asthma i would suggest consultations with both an allergist and a pulmonologist.

Dr Mumneh agreed

Answered 4/1/2013

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Dr. Nayla Mumneh answered

Don't: Don't stop medol abruptly but you must consult an allergist or pulmonologist to achieve better control of your asthma.

Answered 4/1/2013

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A member asked:

I am on medrol (methylprednisolone) for a second time for asthma, and both times after the third day i get really loopy and mentally out of it. should i stop taking it?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Dr Mumneh agreed

Dr. Nayla Mumneh answered

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