Methylprednisolone Dosage Pack

Updated

I was prescribed methylprednisolone yesterday and took day all 6 pills, now I have a horrible headache. I've had ulcer symptoms before and I take protonix daily, so I take as little excedrin as possible. The headache is horrible. I took an excedrin this morning, and now I want to stop taking the steroid dose pack all together, will that be ok?

2 Replies

Earliest Newest Votes
1

No, you should follow the instructions and taper, otherwise complication can arise that could cause even more serious health issues.

Headaches can be a normal side effect of this medication, according to the FDA, along with nausea, dizziness, insomnia and acne.

If it's okay with your doctor, you may want to skip Excedrin and try just taking regular Tylenol for the headaches.

Is there anything else I can help with?

Was this helpful? 0
2

How often can a Medrol dose pack (Methylprednisolone) be taken if symptoms return?

The last time I finished a dose was 9 weeks ago.

Was this helpful? 0

More Discussions:

methylprednisolone 4mg tablets dosage for 11 year old

What would the dosage be for the methylprednisolone 4mg tablets for an 11 year old that weighs 100 pounds? ## Hello, Jod...

1 REPLY
Misunderstood dosage for Methylprednisolone

I started taking the 4mg 21 tablet pack incorrectly. Thought I was supposed to take all the pills each day at the same t...

1 REPLY
Methylprednisolone pack + Flonase = No more allergies or anxiety!

I have had nothing but positive experiences since I started taking methylprednisolone for my allergies. I went to the do...

3 REPLIES
Methylprednisolone 21 pack

I started taking the medication yesterday and took 6, today i take 5, then 4, and 3, etc so for 6 days total. I am takin...

2 REPLIES
Methylprednisolone pill pack or shot?

I've done the 4mg pill regiment. I did fine. But only felt about 2weeks of relief. It's been two months ago, now...

1 REPLY
methylprednisolone 4mg dose pack

I was given the 4mg 5 day dose pack of methylprednisolone for an allergic reaction that caused swelling of my lips and f...

4 REPLIES
4mg methylprednisolone- 6 day taper pack

I was give this for a cough/cold. My symptoms are not that severe, so I was thinking of starting with 3 pills and taperi...

4 REPLIES
When will side effects of methylprednisolone dose pack go aw

I ended up at the ER thinking I was having a heart attack. So I didn't take the last two pills. It has now been a fu...

4 REPLIES
Food intolerances after taking methylprednisolone dose pack

It has been a terrible 4 weeks after taking the dose pack, and I am slowly getting back to my normal self (not there yet...

7 REPLIES
Methylprednisolone Tablets Usp 4 Mg side effects

What are the possible side effects of Methylprednisolone 4mg tablets? ## Methylprednisolone is a corticosteroid drug tha...

40 REPLIES