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A female asked:

i woke up with poison ivy, i went to the doctor later on who prescribed me with medrol (methylprednisolone) and triamcinolone acetonide, how long do u think i will have it?

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Dr. Scott Hacking answered

Family Medicine 18 years experience

Poison ivy: Most cases of poison ivy improve at least partially within 48 hrs of starting steroids.

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A 38-year-old female asked:

Er for poison ivy, gave shot Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and methylpred. Told to take the Medrol dose pk 4mg. How long does shot stay in system or began to work?

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