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Methylprednisolone

Methylprednisolone

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Methylprednisolone 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

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

Side Effects

Common

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

Serious

Fluid in the lungs
Convulsion

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