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I'm on medrol (methylprednisolone) dosepak for ms relapses. 4mg tablets, 6pills days 1, taper down 1 pill each day. how soon can i expect this to start working?

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See details: It depends on the severity of the flares. A short course such as a dosepack may not help at all. If it helps you should see benefit in the first 2-3 days.

Dr Kuitems and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 6/19/2022

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