Medrol Side Effect

Good day I was prescribed medrol 8mg in the morning and 8mg in the evenings for 5 days and 8 mg in the morning for another two days, to treat a skin condition, I finished the course and it is now 5 days later that I am batteling with shortness of breath, anxiety, dizziness, nausea , shaky hands a general awful feeling. The most worrisome is the shortness of breath. Does anyone know how long it will take for me to feel normal? I am extremely scared. Will never take this medicine again.

My 17 year old daughter was prescribed a 6 day Medrol pack and 6 day Z-pack for a sinus infection. On day 3 she got hit with significant depression that has gotten worse each day even though the dose is decreasing. Talked to the doctor today and he told her to stop taking it (she will only miss the very last day of 4 mg). Wondering how long it might take for her emotions to stabilize. ## Hello, Donna! How is she doing? It may take a week, or so, before the side effects fully go away. Others, as listed by the FDA, may possibly include acne, headache and insomnia. Has she shown any improvement, yet? ## My m.d. put me on Medrol pack.I did not sleep last night after only 1 day of this med.Second day after my dinner dose I started having anxiety and depression.The medrol pack was #4.I want t...

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Recently, I had a scheduled appointment with my primary physician. I had a chest cold, which is rare for me. The doctor gave me an Albuterol nebulizer treatment, a Medrol 6-day pack, and an inhaler as treatment for the chest cold, which I didn't need. I consider this too many medications for just a chest cold, and that wasn't the reason I was seeing her. But I took the first two, but did not use the inhaler. During the next few weeks, I had two episodes where my throat seized up, once when a bit of water went down the wrong way, and then when I swallowed salad dressing with a hot pepper flake in it. My throat went into strong spasms with sharp, quick intakes of air - and I could not control it. It stopped on its own, eventually, about the time I decided I would dial 911 and gasp...

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Hello! I've been prescribed Medrol 32mg for posterior uveitis. I have to take it for two weeks. I'm 21 and I haven't really had problems with sugar. How much sugar can I eat on this med? What are the symptoms I should look for, if any? Any help is appreciated, thank you!

Methylprednisolone

Methylprednisolone (Depo-Medrol, Medrol, Solu-Medrol) is a synthetic glucocorticoid, primarily prescribed for its anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects.[3][4][5] It is either used at low doses for chronic illnesses or used concomitantly at high doses during acute flares. Methylprednisolone and its derivatives can be administered orally or parenterally.[6] Regardless of route of administration, methylprednisolone integra...

I have been told i have a mild irregular heart beat and leakage. I have been give this medicine for the treatment of a bone spur in my neck. I am a little concern about the side affects to the heart. ## Hello, Tracy! How are you? I would suggest checking with your cardiologist, before taking it, to be safe. It doesn't usually cause as many cardiac related side effects as other steroids, but much of it really depends on your overall health, average heart rate and etc. Are you on any other medications?

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How fast will this work for facial swelling? I'm on day two and see no difference. ## It really depends on what has caused the swelling. This is a steroid, so it may take several days to see improvement, since it can take awhile to reach its therapeutic effects in your body. Learn more Medrol details here. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, rapid heart rate and fluid retention. Are there any other questions or comments? ## Did you get better? After how many days?

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I started taking medrol 4 mil pack then stopped taking it because of all side effects. It felt like the top of my head was on fire and like I was hit with a bat all over my body, major headaches, had to keep eyes closed, could not function.... I stopped taking it after I talked to my Dr who advised me to stop taking it with 2 pills left in the pack ..how come after a week I have still these side effects, getting nausea now, was being treated for re. arthritis. What do I do to get back to normal? ## The side effects from taking steroids can linger for over a week, or more, it really just takes time for them to taper off and improve. I am sorry that you're so miserable, though. If they don't go away soon, or if they worsen, you should consult your doctor, again. Other typical side...

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I'm a singer with a throat infection and taking augmentin 875/125. My voice has disappeared and I have a show tonight, my doctor advised to take 8x4mg medrol - he initially said 2x16 mg pills but when I said I had some 4mg - he said those would be okay. He said to take them with food around lunchtime, my sound check it around 8 with the show around 11pm - will they have taken effect my then and how long will it last for? ## Hello, Nuts! How are you? Did it work? Generally, I'd have to say that no, there is no guarantee they will work that fast. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, acne and weight changes.

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Methylprednisolone

Methylprednisolone (Depo-Medrol, Medrol, Solu-Medrol) is a synthetic glucocorticoid, primarily prescribed for its anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects.[3][4][5] It is either used at low doses for chronic illnesses or used concomitantly at high doses during acute flares. Methylprednisolone and its derivatives can be administered orally or parenterally.[6] Regardless of route of administration, methylprednisolone integra...

Methylprednisolone

Methylprednisolone (Depo-Medrol, Medrol, Solu-Medrol) is a synthetic glucocorticoid, primarily prescribed for its anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects.[3][4][5] It is either used at low doses for chronic illnesses or used concomitantly at high doses during acute flares. Methylprednisolone and its derivatives can be administered orally or parenterally.[6] Regardless of route of administration, methylprednisolone integra...

steroid ## My doctor told me my adrenal glands were not working right and that this drug,medrol,would maybe help me stop being so tired and exhausted if I used it for 6 weeks and I have but I am just getting more tired. ## Medrol contains the active ingredient Methylprednisolone, this is a Glucocorticoid. It is used to treat various conditions, primarily for its anti-inflammatory affects. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, weight gain and osteoperosis. You can read more here: Diane, have you spoken to your doctor, again? This simply may not be the right medication for you.

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Methylprednisolone

Methylprednisolone (Depo-Medrol, Medrol, Solu-Medrol) is a synthetic glucocorticoid, primarily prescribed for its anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects.[3][4][5] It is either used at low doses for chronic illnesses or used concomitantly at high doses during acute flares. Methylprednisolone and its derivatives can be administered orally or parenterally.[6] Regardless of route of administration, methylprednisolone integra...

took the entire 6 pills medrol in one day should i wait til tomorrow to start again? ## Hello, George! How are you? Yes, unless your doctor has instructed otherwise, you take the first 6 on the first day, then the next 5 on the next day and so on. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, insomnia and acne. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I was given a 4mg pack of methylpred. I started it today and only took 4 of the 6 for day one. I am so nervous and anxious that I can'tell sleep. I feel like I am going to scream. I had a shot yesterday of steroids as a result of the Flu. I can'tell take it any longer. Will it be OK to stop the mess now. We are in a very rough time right now with the pending death of ...

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I took this about 1 week ago.I didn't finish it. My Doctor just called in another prisciption for this. Is it OK to take it so close together? ## Hello, Kayla! How are you? For resolution of your symptoms, you should follow your doctor's instructions. If you didn't finish the first one, you likely need to start over and finish the full pack. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, insomnia and acne. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I took my dinner dose of medrol late. I took it at about 11:00 pm est. I had my lunch dose at around two and fell asleep due to a headache (side effect). It is now 12:50 am est... How long do I have to wait to take my bedtime dose or should I skip it and take my morning...

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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 ...

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What are the possible side effects of this drug? ## Methylprednisolone (active ingredient in Medrol DosePak) has serious side effects if taken long-term, including weight gain, glaucoma, osteoporosis and psychosis, especially when used at high dosage. To learn more click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do.

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I just finished a medrol taper 3 days ago and my doctor gave me a whole new dose to taper. Is it safe to take it this close together? ## Hello, Kate! How are you? For the results, it is always a good idea to follow your doctor's instructions. The FDA warns that this medication may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, insomnia, acne, and irritability. What condition is being treated?

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I was prescribed Medrol by a pulmonologist today. Instead of a dose pack I was prescribed 20 loose 4 mg tablets. The instructions say to take 4 tablets daily for 5 days. Can this be right?? In the past I've always been prescribed dose packs that decrease the dosage daily? Please advise. ## Hello, Kenzen! How are you? While dose packs are sometimes still prescribed, it's been found that short-term use of some steroids, doesn't require tapering. It depends on which one it is, the dosage and how long someone will be taking it. If you are concerned, please double check with your doctor or pharmacist, before taking them. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, nervousness, acne and insomnia. Is there anything el...

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I am on a short course of medrol for a back issue, but I also suffer from chronic migraines. I know it is often also used to break a cycle of chronic migraines. On day 4 of medrol pack, and I've had severe migraine. Can this sometimes be a side effect. Instead of helping, causing migraine? ## I am a migraine sufferer for 30 years. Working on MOH, and relieving chronic migraines. Also, trying to find a Headache specialist is near impossible short of going to a Headache clinic like Mayo. ## Yes, this medication can cause headaches/migraines as a side effect, according to FDA reports. You may also experience nausea, dizziness, nervousness, and acne. Betsy, have you tried consulting a neurologist? They are usually the ones that treat such issues.

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