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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 | 101 |
80% |
| Arthritis | 46 |
74% |
| Crohn's Disease & Ulcer... | 43 |
79% |
| Migraine Headaches | 3 |
33% |
| Back Pain | 3 |
33% |
Overall, 77% (220
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I like this better than Prednisone, not as many side effects.
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Temporarily used during flare up
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another steroid!!!!!
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Was on a few weeks ago and it helped with my aches and pains. The thing is when you go off of it, the symptoms come back
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worked fast; extremely fast weight gain (16 lbs 3 dys)
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Worked sometimes
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Worked at the higher doses. Now the dose is down to 2 mg. and I dont see much effect. I have less "moon face".
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helped some what took this about 8 years ago
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helps for the flares but sucks going off of it
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Medrol (methylprednisolone)
Hi nwbluebird. How often did you take prednisone, and what were the dosages and strengths (4mg, 10 mg, etc.)? Did you take prednisone, or methylpredni... [More] -
Medrol (methylprednisolone)
Hey Sandy. Medrol is the brand name, and methylprednisolone is the generic name. They are the same thing. Methylprednisolone is sold as Medrol, Depo-M... [More] -
Medrol (methylprednisolone)
AZG, when you were on the extended periods of 60 mg methylpred., was this 60 mg per day? In one dose? As you know, the Medrol dos pak is 21 - 4 mg pil... [More] -
Medrol (methylprednisolone)
Methylprednisolone is Medrol(Medrol is the 6pk). I was on 60mg of Methylprednisolone for extended periods for 10years. The side effects last much lo... [More] -
Medrol (methylprednisolone)
Hi all. I was hospitalized for 2 in early Feb with a severe asthma attack. Was given neb treatments and IV steriods. Was prescribed 4mg methylpredisol... [More]
