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What are the side effects of a medrol (methylprednisolone) pack? is 4 mg a tablet a lot of meds? is the medrol (methylprednisolone) pack good to reduce inflammation for low back disk problem

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See details: There is very little risk of any side effects with a 6 days tapering dosepack. The 4 mg strength is low. It helps back pain occasionally but not always.

Answered 12/16/2020

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