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Does methylprednisone cause uncomfortable swelling and weight gain?
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Yes: Steroids in general cause water retention and weight gain.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Yes: After prolonged use, all cortico-steroids tend to elicit swelling (moon face for one), also tends to increase appetite and that may exacerbate weight gain. Good luck!
Answered 1/13/2013
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