Get Virtual Care
  • Primary Care
  • Urgent Care
  • FAQs
  • Support Center
For Businesses
  • Direct Primary Care for Organizations
  • For DMEs and Pharmacies
  • For Health Plans
  • For Providers
About Us
  • Who We Are
  • Why HealthTap
  • Our Standards
  • Contact
Log in
Book a video appointment
Book now
  • Get Virtual Care

    • Primary Care
    • Urgent Care
    • FAQs
    • Support Center
  • For Businesses

    • Direct Primary Care for Organizations
    • For DMEs and Pharmacies
    • For Health Plans
    • For Providers
  • About Us

    • Who We Are
    • Why HealthTap
    • Our Standards
    • Contact
Log in to HealthTap
HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
Overview
Side Effects
Treats
Related questions
HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
Medications
Depomedrol

Depomedrol

Share

Link copied

Depo-Medrol is a corticosteroid which is a kind of nutritional or metabolic agent.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Drug Class

Corticosteroid drug

Brands

Medrol • Solumedrol • Depo-medrol • Advantan • Ap methylpred

Generic Drug

Methylprednisolone

Side Effects

Common

Spinning sensation
Increased appetite
Increased sweating
Nausea
Headache
Nervousness
Thin skin
Weight gain
Mood swings
Muscle wasting
Emotional instability
Paresthesia
Abnormal vaginal bleeding
Excess hair
Numbness or tingling
Muscle weakness
Excessive sweating
Rash
Enlarged liver
Emotional problems

Serious

Fluid in the lungs
Convulsion

Treats

Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Condition

Related questions

A 31-year old female asked:

Are depo medrol and dacadron same?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 45-year old asked:

How long does depo-medrol shots last?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 22-year old female asked:

I had a depo-Medrol injection two weeks ago. I did really well the week. Now doesn't seem to be helping.I thought it stayed in your system for 6 wks?

2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

A 42-year old asked:

Side effects from depo-medrol medicines?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 30-year old asked:

Depo-medrol injection. What are the side effects?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 42-year old female asked:

If Depo-Medrol does not help for inflammation in shoulders. What would my next step be.

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 25-year old male asked:

Will a 120mg 3ml Depo Medrol IM shot in the buttocks be painful? Will it be given with my briefs under the gown,or without my briefs under the gown?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 31-year old asked:

Side effects from Decadron (dexamethasone) and depo-medrol?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 48-year old asked:

Side effects from Decadron (dexamethasone) and depo-medrol medicines?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 28-year old female asked:

I had a depo-medrol shot a week ago for bronchitis. Can I get a flu shot? Or do I need to wait. Thanks!

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 33-year old female asked:

Can you gain weight with only one shot of depo-medrol for rheumatoid arthritis? How long does it last in the body?

2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in

A 28-year old female asked:

Got depo medrol shot almost near top of shoulder, it bled. Very painful,hard to move arm. Feels like I have a big knot. What do I do? What happened?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 42-year old asked:

Can depo-medrol be injected into muscle spasms to soften the spasms?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 38-year old female asked:

How long does it take for depo-medrol to work it's magic on painful joints?

1 doctor answer • 5 doctors weighed in

A 40-year old asked:

I received depo-medrol shot yesterday for a skin rash; am I now immunocompromised?

1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in

A female asked:

40mg injection depo medrol in ankle today. How long until pain/swelling from injection subsides and positive side affects/inflammation improvement?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 35-year old female asked:

Can the shot of depo-medrol 160 mg cause swelling of hands and feet?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 36-year old asked:

My dr treated my sciatic nerve pain with a depo-medrol injection, is that ok?

3 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in

A 42-year old female asked:

I've been dealing with inflammation for 10 months.Will injecting Depo-Medrol into shoulders muscles.Will that help get rid of the inflammation.

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 42-year old female asked:

Imflamation in shoulder and arm muscles for 10 months, Doing a Depo-Medrol injection in shoulders what's my next step if no sucess with injections.

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 31-year old male asked:

Is steroids injection good for lower back spinal stinosis problem? Depo-medrol lidocaine

2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

A 19-year old male asked:

Does a steroid shot (Depo-Medrol) cause blood pressure increase? I had one yesterday and b/P is consistently running at 145/60.

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 40-year old female asked:

I have had knee pain for 6 months, gave me an injection with anesthetics and then added 30 mg of toradol and 40 mg of Depo-Medrol, are these standard?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 27-year old female asked:

How long do side effects last from a depo medrol 80mg cervical epidural steroid injection? I have had severe anxiety for 5 weeks now since this inj!

3 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in

A 42-year old female asked:

Got a depo medrol (methylprednisolone) shot yesterday for poison ivy. Usually feel relief after few hrs. Not this time. Should I still take the 6 day prednisone script?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 19-year old male asked:

I just had a Depo-Medrol steroid shot for dermatitis 1 hour ago. I have SVT & my heart has been racing with palpitations since I got it. What do I do?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 28-year old female asked:

How long does it take for a 40mg shot of depo medrol (methylprednisolone) (injected in the bottom) to work for allergic rhinitis and sinus infection??

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 48-year old female asked:

Had depo-medrol steroid injection on19th for allergies.had shoulder surgery 3 weeks ago. Which painkillers are safe to take?Hydrocodone/acetaminophen?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 18-year old male asked:

Doxycycline, tamiflu, (oseltamivir) depo-medrol, all for the flu. Can i also take zyrtec for stuffy nose?

3 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

A 38-year old female asked:

Received a depomedrol shot today 80mg, in my bottom, for allergies & sinus issues. When will it kick in and how long will it last?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited

For Businesses

Direct Primary Care for OrganizationsFor DMEs and PharmaciesFor Health PlansFor Providers

Company

About UsSupport CenterContact Us

Health Content

Health TopicsDoctor Q&A by Specialty

Join Us

For DoctorsJobs
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.