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On methylprednisolone 4 mg / 6days for cough. will this cause weight gain? constipation?
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Medrol: This may cause some temporary fluid retention. Avoid adding salt in your diet. I haven't noted significant constipation as a side effect, but there would be no harm in taking a stool softener or fiber supplement.
Answered 2/16/2020
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