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Took medrol (methylprednisolone) dose pk for 6 days. how long until my immune system is no longer considered compromised due to steroids?

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Not much: A short course of medrol (methylprednisolone) pak would not noticeably affect your immune function unless you are already severely immune compromised.

Answered 3/8/2020

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A member asked:

Took medrol (methylprednisolone) dose pk for 6 days. how long until my immune system is no longer considered compromised due to steroids?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

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