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Got a depo medrol (methylprednisolone) shot yesterday for poison ivy. usually feel relief after few hrs. not this time. should i still take the 6 day prednisone script?

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Dr. John Rhoades answered

Yes: The Medrol (methylprednisolone) shot is a long acting steroid, the oral prednisone is rapid and short acting.

Answered 4/17/2020

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A member asked:

Got a depo medrol (methylprednisolone) shot yesterday for poison ivy. usually feel relief after few hrs. not this time. should i still take the 6 day prednisone script?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Rhoades answered

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