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Methylpredisolone
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Medrol (methylprednisolone) dosepack side effects?
Yes: This medication is given for many reasons. It can help with allergic reactions, inflammation, pain. It can have side effects of fluid retention, insomnia, or feeling irritable. ...Read more
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Does Medrol (methylprednisolone) dose pack help labarynthitis?
Sometimes: It can help.
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Will Medrol (methylprednisolone) steroid pack affect my pre-op labs?
Yes: It may increase your glucose and WBC level. But every doctor knows to expect that if you're on steroid therapy. ...Read more
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Ok taking prednisone (deltasone)?
It depends: As with any medication, if it is prescribed by a physician to treat a particular illness or problem it is safe, as long as it is used as prescribed. ...Read more
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Medrol (methylprednisolone) 50 mg injection and Medrol (methylprednisolone) 4mg dose pack to take for 6 days?
Need a question: Please let us know what the question is. ...Read more
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Z pac (azythromycin) and decadron (dexamethasone)?
Usually O.K.: Has been some recent press showing z-pac may increase risk of heart attack.Mixing with decahedron(a steroid) is not a problem. ...Read more
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Will Medrol (methylprednisolone) make me fat?
Not : right away, but over time it may. ...Read more
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Solu-medrol steroid side effects?
Many: Solu-medrol is a form of steroid (glucocorticosteroid). With most medications, there are possible side effects; with steroids, guaranteed. They can affect almost any body system producing diabetes, bone death, skin tearing, bruising, hypertension, etc. ...Read more
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On fluconazole 150 mg 3x/week. Now diagnosed w/viral ear infection with prescription for Medrol (methylprednisolone) dosepak. Only weigh 90 lbs. Medrol (methylprednisolone) dose too high?
I think dose is: Proper, if a doctor prescribed it to you knowing your weight. ...Read more
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Will Medrol (methylprednisolone) 4 mg show up on drug test?
No: Medrol (methylprednisolone) is a type of steroid and is not normally measured on drug testing. ...Read more
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Stopping Medrol (methylprednisolone) dosepak after 1 day? Is that ok?
No: Should be no long lasting deleterious effects but the wisest course of action is to take it as directed. ...Read more
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Will Medrol (methylprednisolone) increase stress hormones?
Medrol (methylprednisolone): Please go online to Wikipedia and look up Medrol (methylprednisolone). It should give you a reasonable idea about what to anticipate. Not usually a major issue but you need to read about it. If your reading makes you more concerned please see your doctor ASAP. ...Read more
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Any substitute? I have Medrol (methylprednisolone) allergy.
Really?: What do you mean by allergy? Methylprednisolone (medrol) is a corticosteroid and allergy does not occur to it. If you are intolerant of it there are alternatives like decadron, (dexamethasone) Prednisone and triamcinilone which may be used depending on what condition is being treated. ...Read more
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How long should I take the steroid Medrol (methylprednisolone) 4mg dosepack (methylpednisolone) for tendonitis in my knee?
6 day taper: Medrol (methylprednisolone) dose pack is taken as a 6 day taper. Day 1, you take 6 pills over the course of the day. Each day, you take 1 less pill per day. When you get to day 7, no more pills. ...Read more
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Last day of medrol, (methylprednisolone) can I have 1 drink?
Yes: Yes you can.
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Does fibromyalgia respond to steroids, like the Medrol (methylprednisolone) dose pack?
No.: Fibromyagia is not an inflammatory disease. If it helps, you may have another diagnosis, another type of arthritis. Half my pfs patients ultimately are found to have another problem. ...Read more
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Can i take acetaminophen with Medrol (methylprednisolone) and zithromax?
Yes: No problem taking these meds together. Keep Acetaminophen dosage at or below 3 grams a day to prevent liver toxicity. ...Read more
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Can methylprednisolone or montelukast (for asthma) effect Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone)?
Usually not: the steroid affect usually does not affect the depo in correct dosages Check with your provider but you should be fine ...Read more
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Poison ivy in eyes, givenshots methylpred & benedryal at er. 4mg Medrol (methylprednisolone) dose pk to take & benedryal for itch. How long for shot methylpred work & last?
Poison Ivy: You should get some relief in a couple of hoursm feel sorry for you, this must be aweful, follow medications directions carefully. ...Read more
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Zithromax z pack side effects?
Gastrointestinal: The most common side effects people taking a z-pak experience are nausea and diarrhea. As many as 10% of people who take it get these symptoms. Second most common (about 2%) are itching, rash, crampy abdominal pain, vomiting and lack of appetite. ...Read more