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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 | 102 |
80% |
| Arthritis | 46 |
74% |
| Crohn's Disease & Ulcer... | 43 |
79% |
| Migraine Headaches | 3 |
33% |
| Back Pain | 3 |
33% |
Overall, 77% (221
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Medrol Reviews
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It works. I've taken it twice during major flares.
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same experience as with prednisone. i was given 1000mg of medrol IV for 3 days. it worked, but i was swollen afterwards.
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Yet another steroid added by Dr. robin to our new protocol 409
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Have become Steroid dependent. However, I only take 4 mg twice a day. My skin now bruises and tears quite easily.
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An old stand by.
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i only take it when i have short bad spells. but it always makes me right again
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it makes me weak
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dose pack for severe flare ups works well .no side effects.
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Did 8-10 of these over the past years with incredible results. Suffering returned after each dose pak was gone. Not taking anymore.
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I HATE ALL THE SIDE EFFECTS!!!!! Mood swings from HELL, restlessness, no sleep, weight gain, MOON FACE from HELL.
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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]
