Methylprednlsolone

methylprednlsolone tablets, USP 4 mg unit of 21 tablets ## I have been in extreme pain on my right calf ..I had achilles surgery on my heel last year...I wore sandels for the first time and my calf muscle has been rock hard for a week ..He prescribed perodan but I finally asked for a major anti-infammatory...I am 6'3 215 pounds ..Why did I get a dospak of 4 mg ..I am writing this after taking the first two... ## I left out the important part...I looked at the dug info and 4 mg is the lowest dosage ...He gave me enough for a 100 kid..I am taking as prescibed but don't think it's enough on the dosage to get rid of the pain.. ## Sorry to hear about the pain you are suffering. However, you do need to know that this is NOT a pain relieving drug. This is in the synthetic steroid f...

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I have 101 fever. I have allergy problems but sounds like it is more than allergy. Will it still help to to take Meth.. if I also have cold like symptoms. ## Based on my research, "Methylprednisolone, a corticosteroid, is similar to a natural hormone produced by your adrenal glands. It is often used to replace this chemical when your body does not make enough of it. It relieves inflammation (swelling, heat, redness, and pain) and is used to treat certain forms of arthritis; skin, blood, kidney, eye, thyroid, and intestinal disorders (e.g., colitis); severe allergies; and asthma." The prescribing info also states that this medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses as well; and to ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. You can learn more about this drug on the...

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can you take methylprednisolone if you have Osteoporosis ## Hi Peggy, According to rxlist.com, older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially those with brittle bones (osteoporosis). I don't know your age, but nonetheless you should consult your physician before starting this medication. Learn More: Methylprednisolone Details I hope this helps!

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still red and filled with fluids redness is getting larger ## Are you currently taking the Methylprednisolone, or are you asking if you can take it for them? Learn more Methylprednisolone details here. How long ago did the bites occur? Do you know what type of spider it was?

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I finished taking the medicine as prescribed on Sunday mar 13th. Now this morning I'm having some side effects. I have cramping in my abdomen, and diarrhea that looks like coffee grounds. The doctor want to see me tomorrow. Why am I having the side effect after taking the medicine? And now I'm in more pain than before taking the medicine. What's going on? ## Hello, Laurie! How are you? Diarrhea that looks like coffee grounds could be due to internal bleeding, such as a bleeding ulcer, as reported by the NIH, which this medication has been known to cause. That's not a typical side effect and not something that's likely to go away, once you stop taking it. You will most likely need to be evaluated by your doctor and then take something to help it heal, such as an antac...

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methylprednlsolone ## what are the uses ## Methylprednisolone is a steroid class medication that has quite a few medical uses, such as treating allergic reactions, swelling and immune disorders. Side effects may include nausea, headache, fluid retention and weight changes. Learn more Methylprednisolone details here. Are there any questions or comments?

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Can these two pills be taken at the same time? I have IBS and take Lomotil as needed and my dr. prescribed Methylprednlsolone for my sinus infection. Can these be taken together? I don't feel great. ## Hello, Lvf! How are you? I'm sorry that you're not feeling well. I didn't find any interactions listed between these two medications, but it always best to double check such information to be sure. What type of symptoms are you having? The Methylprednisolone is a steroid class medication, so it can cause some annoying side effects, such as headache, nausea, weight changes, fluid retention and elevated heart rate.

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oval shaped imprinted gg957 on the front ## The pill in description is Methylprednisolone (4 mg). To view 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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headaches ## Methylprednisolone is NOT a pain or headache medication. This is a type of steroid, used to treat swelling, inflammation, allergic reactions and other similar conditions. ## To be exact, it is listed as a Corticosteroid.

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