Methylprednisolone Plea

what is methylprednisolone 16mg used for? ## i am patient of AS and rhumetiod arthirites, my doctor has prescribed me Zempred 16mg once in week with methoxrate 15mg , please confirm if the treatment is O.K. and what are the side effects for the same. ## Hi my doctor has prescribed me zempred16 for the treatment of lichen planus skin allergy.I am taking this tablet twice a week. My weight is continuously gaining.is it right treatment.

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my sons MRI scan has shown inflamation/swelling of the lining of his spinal cord near his neck. he is seeing a neurologist as his hands and feet have been numb and tingling, sometimes feeling as heavy as lead, and hard to lift. has anyone had this problem, and what was the outcome/diagnosis please. ## with ref to the above. My son has now been prescribed 500mg of methylprednisolone, which I think is a steroid/anti inflamatory? They dont seem to know what the cause is. say 101 pos reasons...is there a way of being more specific in finding the cause? Any comments gratefully received. CM ## Hi Churchmouse, My mom has actually recently been diagnosed with something similar to what your son has been experiencing in his neck. The spinal column in my moms neck is actually pinching her nerves s...

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My Dr prescribed this to me for hedaches I did not know they were steroids until after I took the 1 dose 2 pills for breakfast and 1 for lunch. I did not finish the fist day dose. I do not want to continue on them however I do not know how to take my self off them please help. ## Hi lolypop, Usually for drugs like this, the safest way to stop taking them is to tapper off under a doctor's supervision; if possible. However having only taken the medication for 1-6 days, I almost wonder if you'd even experience withdrawals at all...? None the less, if you are concerned I would definitely encourage you to talk with your doctor about setting up a tapering schedule to ensure that everything goes smoothly. My understanding is that some medications can be taken in fractions (actually cut...

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After takin that medication for the first day i witness anxiety ,insomnia and scared to take it again this is my second day and will no longer be taking it. Is it safe to stop takin it after one day? I am really scared of these pills i dont consider them to be medication plz answer bak is it ok dat i stopped taking it after one day? ## Hello, Javi! How are you? I'm very sorry about the symptoms you've experienced. However, everything you've described are normal side effects of this medication. The FDA classifies it as a steroid and they can cause some annoying side effects. You may also experience nausea, headache, elevated heart rate, acne and fluid retention. Before stopping it, though, please consult your doctor. It may not be safe for you to stop abruptly, or they may wa...

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I am starting methylprednisolone this morning, I'm also on losartan for hypertension. How long should I wait after taking the steroid to take my losartan? ## There's no real specific time you need to wait, but you should be aware that Methylprednisolone can cause elevated blood pressure, and elevated heart rate as side effects, along with acne, irritability, nausea, and mood changes, according to FDA reports. If you start go have trouble breathing, or break out in hives, please seek medical attention. What dosages are you taking?

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I've done the 4mg pill regiment. I did fine. But only felt about 2weeks of relief. It's been two months ago, now I'm on day two of new six day pill regimen and it's causing me bad nausea this time around. Has anyone taking the shot? If so please give details? How many shots? Any side effects? How long dose it help for? How often can you take it? Thanks in advance! ## Hello, Ronnie! How are you? I am sorry about the problems you're experiencing. The shot and pills are about the same, so your period of relief will be very similar, so will the side effects, according to the NIH. You may also experience dizziness, insomnia, heart palpitations, and headache. As to how many shots, or how often, that really depends on what your doctor feels is safe for you. Are you on any o...

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I have some white and red patches on my tongue. Doctor prescribed me Methylprednisolone 4mg and first day should take 6 tablets and i should gradually decrease one tablet. And also he gave Valacyclovir HCL 1gm 3 times a day. I started taking this medicine and i took it for one day and next day one tablet, i am felling so depressed and i am feeling tensed and little heavy heart beat than usual. Now i am not feeling like to take that medicine. After a small research i got to know that steroids are not good for health. it even effects immune system. And I am just 25. I don't want to add some more problems for my future. Please help me in some way. Is it okay if i stop taking this medicine suddenly. ## What diagnosis did your doctor provide? Valacyclovir is usually used to treat, or pre...

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i just started taking medrol today for allergy/swelling. and i was woken up with anxiety fast heartbeat and feeling of fear. i read this was a side affect but wanted to see is this has happened to anyone else..... ## Have you consulted your doctor? Medrol contains the active ingredient Methylprednisolone, which is a steroid class medication, so it can have some weird side effects, however, you should consult your physician to ascertain whether or not the medication is causing this. How long did the accelerated heart rate last? ## I took the 6 day pack and became anxious and began sobbing everyday. This is my first day off of the medicine and waves of extreme sadness without sobbing are occurring. I also still have muscle weakness and twitching. I am unable to leave the house and am worr...

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my dr priscibe me zempred 8 tab ,for sun burn please give some side effect for the prolong use ## Zempred contains the active ingredient Methylprednisolone, which is a CorticoSteroid. Methylprednisolone has some serious side effects if taken long-term, including weight loss, glaucoma, osteoporosis and psychosis, especially when used at high dosage. The most serious side effect occurs after the adrenal glands cease natural production of cortisol, which methylprednisolone will replace. Abrupt cessation of the drug after this occurs can result in a condition known as Addisonian crisis, which can be fatal. To prevent this, the drug is usually prescribed with a tapering dosage, including a pre-dosed "dose pack" detailing a specific number of pills to take at designated times over a s...

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May I know use of Predmet 8? I am suffering by neck and left hand pain, so please suggest me is this medicine is right for me? Thank you. ## According to CIMS, Predment is a brand of Methylprednisolone from India. This is a corticosteroid drug used in treating a wide variety of conditions, including pain and inflammation which you are reporting. The Methylprednisolone Details page states: " Long-term use of methylprednisolone, as with all corticosteroids, can be associated with hyperglycemia, decreased resistance to infection, swelling of face, weight gain, congestive cardiac insufficiency, fluid and sodium retention, edema, hypertension, increased eye pressure, glaucoma, osteoporosis, and psychosis, especially when used at high doses. The most serious side effect occurs after the a...

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small white round pills 4216V ## I located the pill in description to be Methylprednisolone (4 mg). NOTE: The marking on this pill is 4 on one side and 4216 V on the other side. To view information about this drug, please click on the link below... If you have any other questions or concerns about this being your pill, please post back and I will be happy to assist you.

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white/grey elliptical/oval small with a 4 on the front ## Please help me identify pills I found in my daughters room Small, white oval cross top on one side with the numbers 42 16 and fancy lower case v. On the other side: no cross top just the number 4. Thank you!! ## This is a 4mg Methylprednisolone tablet, it's a steroid class medication that's used to treat conditions such as allergic reactions, swelling and immune disorders. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, fluid retention and weight gain. Learn more Methylprednisolone details here. Are there any other comments or questions?

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oval shaped. White pill. Scored nin a cross on one side and nTL 001 on the otherh ## Found a match it's Methylprednisolone 4 mg, which is typically used for its anti-inflammatory effects. To learn more click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or informtion to add? Please post back if you do.

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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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Can u take muscle relaxer with it. ## Hello, Joe! How are you? Which muscle relaxant? I'm sorry, but I need to know the specific one, in order to research this for you. Can you please post back and clarify? Thank you! The FDA lists the typical side effects of Methylprednisolone as possibly including nausea, dizziness, acne, insomnia and nervousness.

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What does above mean? The "7L" is imprinted on my pill along with "001", but the "description" on the label only says that "001" is imprinted?? Please help!! Thank you!! ## The tablet with the TL 001 marking is not Metformin. It is manufactured by Cadista and they list it as containing 4mgs of Methylprednisolone, which a steroid used to treat allergic reactions and immune disorders. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, fluid retention, nervousness, insomnia, acne, and weight gain. If you were supposed to receive Metformin to treat diabetes, someone has made an error and you should inform your pharmacy immediately. Are you diabetic?

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on one side it is scored like a cross. the top left corner has 42, top right corner has16, bottom right corner has a fancy v and on the back side is the # 4 ## The pill in description is Methylprednisolone (4 mg). Methylprednisolone is typically used for its anti-inflammatory effects. To view more information about this drug, please click on the link below... If you have any other questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to assist you.

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white football shaped pill 4 on one sided scored 4 times with numbers 42 16 in top two sections a v in right bottome sections ## The pill in description is Methylprednisolone (4 mg). Common uses include arthritis therapy and short-term treatment of bronchial inflammation or acute bronchitis due to various respiratory diseases. It is used both in the treatment of acute periods and long-term management of autoimmune diseases, most notably Systemic lupus erythematosus. To view more information about this drug and its uses, please click on the link below... If you have any other questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to assist you.

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I am allergic to sulfur and subutex in small doses is causing me to have reactions like I do when I have come in contact with sulfur. ## Does subutex have small parts of sulfa qualities in it like the steroid methylprednisolone has in it? ## Are you allergic to sulfa, or sulfur? They are not actually the same. What types of symptoms are you experiencing? The FDA warns that an allergic reaction to a medication usually includes symptoms like swelling, breathing issues, itching, and hives. However, the typical side effects of Subutex may include nausea, dizziness, headache, constipation, and dry mouth. Can you please post back with more details?

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How long do the withdrawls from methypredinson 4 mg packs and valtex 1000 mg withdrawls last after finishing the treatment? I took this for 7 days due to a bells palsy attack , I take birthcontrol and now I have terrible breakthrough bleeding , exhaustion, body aches, sweating ,appetite out of control, and diaharea !, I have been off the steroid and valtex for three days now! Help please! ## Hello, Cajun! How are you doing? Has there been any improvement, yet? It may take a week, or so for things to settle down and for these effects to go away, though the breakthrough bleeding may take a bit longer. That's likely due to the Methylprednisolone, as reported by the FDA. You may also experience insomnia and acne.

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