Utterly Horrific Experience From Side Effects

I was prescribed methylprednisolone (medrol) after having surgery to repair a herniated disc in my back. I took the 6 day dose pack and had to stop 4 days in for mood swings, aggressiveness, insomnia, trouble breathing, disorganized and repetitive thoughts, paranoia, just too many to list.

I had to sit in a dark room for hours on end just to gather my thoughts at times and avoided people entirely. The worst of it lasted for about 7 days, it's now been over 2 weeks since I stopped taking it. I thought I was out of the woods until the mood swings started again 2 days ago out of nowhere. Thankfully I have 1 month left to recover from back surgery before returning to work. I hope the symptoms go away by then.

My advice, ask your doctor if there is an alternative medication you can take before taking this poison. If you absolutely have to take this, please take into consideration how the psychological problems may impact your job and relationships with your spouse, kids, friends etc. Even if you are otherwise mentally healthy this stuff can turn you into a monster.

How long should I expect to be feeling the effects of this? I am really worried about the long term effects I could have.

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They should go away soon, if not, you should consult your doctor as the medication may not be the sole cause of these symptoms.

It can cause mood swings, irritability and headache and side effects, but usually, nothing as extreme as what you experienced.

Are you on any other medications?

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