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(also known as Methylprednisolone)
Corticosteroids (cortisone-like medicines) are used to provide relief for inflamed areas of the body. They lessen swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions. They are often used as part of the treatment for a number of different diseases, such as severe allergies or skin problems, asthma, or arthritis. Corti... continue
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Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Lupus | 177 |
81% |
| Arthritis | 75 |
79% |
| Crohn's Disease & Ulcer... | 62 |
79% |
| Rheumatoid Arthritis | 5 |
80% |
| Fibromyalgia | 5 |
80% |
Overall, 79% (357
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Medrol Reviews
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Great worked well.
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worked, works
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no longer taking, but worked
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It worked great for the pain
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just starting 4mg x2 - 2x/day for the first week. 4mg x1 - 1x/day
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Received this IV during a hospitalization. It's great stuff. Do worry, though, about osteoporosis from this med and Prednisone.
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Have used on several occasions for injuries. Definitly reduces swelling and enabled me to move
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always works
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Reversed the flare up couldnt feel half my body but the next flare up had awful side effects i couldnt even walk due to it they were worse than the flare up itself
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methylprednisolone: a good alternative
I have fewer emotional roller coaster rides on this drug, too. On prednisone I was entirely intolerant and said whatever came to my mind. I might have... [More] -
methylprednisolone: a good alternative
Thanks Elinora! I'm pretty sure in the next few months prednisone is next in line but I am unable to take it. I took only 20mg for 3 days for my lupus... [More] -
methylprednisolone: a good alternative
I just wanted to share with the group that neuro #3 thought creatively when I couldn't tolerate prednisone. He put me on methylprednisolone to be tak... [More] -
Experience with Methylprednisolone?
I am to receive 250 mg once a week. Thanks for your feedback! All I can do is try at this point. I just can't take enough prednisone daily to get ri... [More] -
Experience with Methylprednisolone?
I discussed my upper limit of 45 mg of prednisone, which does not provide enough symptom relief, with my new neuro, who suggested I try methylpredniso... [More]
