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

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Corticosteroid drug

Brands

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

Generic Drug

Methylprednisolone

Side Effects

Common

Spinning sensation
Headache
Nausea
Increased sweating
Increased appetite
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

Hepatitis
Condition
Alcoholic hepatitis
Condition

Related questions

A female asked:

Took 3 medrol instead of 2 just started dose was suppose to take 2 three times a day?

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A 34-year old asked:

What is Solu-Medrol?

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A 30-year old male asked:

I was prescribed a 6 day Medrol pack. After taking the first 2 pills and reading some peoples experiences I decided to stop before I got too far. Am I safe or should I worry about anything since I took the 2 initial 4mg pills?

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A 33-year old asked:

Anyone had solu-medrol side effects?

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A 30-year old asked:

Can i take Xanax (alprazolam) with medrol?

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A 45-year old asked:

Anyone had solu-medrol IV for MS and get great results?

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A 33-year old female asked:

Do I have to follow the medrol dosage pack instructions exactly? I normally don't eat breakfast?

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A female asked:

Can i cut the medrol dose pack in half ? ie... still take it every day as recommended yet cut each daily dose in half?

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A 31-year old female asked:

Are depo medrol and dacadron same?

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A 45-year old asked:

How long does depo-medrol shots last?

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A 47-year old asked:

Will Medrol (methylprednisolone) make me fat?

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A member asked:

Can u get high off of medrol (methylprednisolone)?

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A 34-year old asked:

Has anyone ever taken Medrol or methylprednisolone?

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A 34-year old asked:

How long does Medrol (methylprednisolone) stay in you?

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A 32-year old asked:

How long does Medrol (methylprednisolone) stay in your system?

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A 36-year old asked:

Is 6 Medrol (methylprednisolone) on the first day a normal dose?

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A 39-year old female asked:

Will I gain weight from the Medrol (methylprednisolone) dose pak?

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A 37-year old female asked:

Can you take a Medrol dose pack every month because of the taper?

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A 60-year old female asked:

How to alleviate horrible kneey pain ice doesn't work. Just started medrol (methylprednisolone)?

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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?

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A 69-year old female asked:

T2diabetic, diet & exercise controlled. 2 days off Medrol (methylprednisolone) series. Still getting elevated BG of 103 to 140. Was under 100. To be expected? No wt. gain

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A 56-year old male asked:

Age 54.. COVID positive. Started Rotacap beclate 400 mcg via RH bid. Its making me week. My oxygen level is 96-97. Temp normal. Can I stop rotacap. Have taken twice. Plz advice. Im taking medrol 16 mg as well. Plz advise. Thank you?

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A 41-year old asked:

What are the side effects of medrol (methylprednisolone)?

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A 59-year old female asked:

I am taking Medrol (methylprednisolone) since yesterday and I have cheast disconfort and taquicardia is it normal? Have I suspend it?

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A 33-year old asked:

Medrol (methylprednisolone) dosepack side effects?

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A 44-year old asked:

Any substitute? I have Medrol (methylprednisolone) allergy.

3 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in

A 42-year old asked:

Solu-medrol steroid side effects?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 45-year old asked:

Medrol: does it cause blurred vision?

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A 42-year old asked:

Side effects from depo-medrol medicines?

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A 30-year old asked:

Depo-medrol injection. What are the side effects?

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