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A member asked:

How often is safe to use a medrol (methylprednisolone) dose pack? i have horrendous migraines and can't take a lot of meds for various reasons;medrol helps. been 7wks--ok?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Be careful: To much steroid over too long a time is not good for you (thus your question). I would personally limit it to no more than once every 12 weeks.

Dr Lovell agreed

Answered 8/14/2013

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If you are: Not seeing a headache or migraine specialist, you may want to consider this if you are having persistent migraines requiring medrol (methylprednisolone).

Answered 8/14/2013

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