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Is depo-provera medrol (methylprednisolone) same as dexamethasone?

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No: Depomedrol (methylprednisolone) is an acetylated steroid that is used for local injection and has little systemic effect. Dexamethasone (decadron) is a systemic steroid.

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/1/2023

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