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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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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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