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Indications

Medrol is a steroid medication used to treat inflammatory conditions including arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, allergic disorders, endocrine disorders, and conditions affecting the skin, eyes, lungs, stomach, nervous system, or blood cells.

Methylprednisolone is a synthetic glucocorticoid steroid that improves a range of inflammatory conditions by providing long-acting anti-inflammatory, antiallergic, and immunosuppressant properties. These actions allow Medrol to treat many conditions including rheumatic diseases, autoimmune diseases, allergies, anaphylactic shock, and asthma.

This corticosteroid medication is an effective treatment for a range of inflammatory diseases. Medrol has a comparable effect to other corticosteroids with a lower incidence of adverse effects and is generally well-tolerated.

Uses and Dosage

The dose of Medrol prescribed will vary depending on the individual and condition being treated. Always follow your doctor’s instructions and read packaging labels carefully when taking new medications.

• Take your Medrol doses every other day
• Swallow tablets whole
• Doses must be individualized
• Most adult doses range between 4 and 48mg daily
• Less severe conditions should use lower doses
• Your dose may change if you have unusual stress or a serious illness
• Take Medrol for the entire length of time prescribed
• Do not suddenly stop taking Medrol
• Wear a piece of ID that states you take Medrol
• Tell surgeons you use Medrol if you need a surgery, you may need to stop temporarily
• Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat

Side Effects

Medrol may cause some side effects to develop while it reduces inflammation throughout your body. Speak with your doctor for more information relating to symptoms you may encounter when taking methylprednisolone.

Common Medrol side effects:

• Fluid retention
• Dizziness, spinning sensation
• Changes in menstrual periods
• Headache
• Mild muscle pain or weakness
• Stomach discomfort, bloating

Serious Side Effects

Some more serious effects may occur when taking methylprednisolone. Stop using Medrol and contact your doctor right away if you notice any of the following symptoms:

• Shortness of breath, swelling, rapid weight gain
• Bruising, thinning skin, any wound that won’t heal
• Blurred or tunnel vision, eye pain, seeing halos around lights
• Severe depression, changes in personality, unusual thoughts or behaviours
• New or unusual pain in your arm, leg, or back
• Bloody or tarry stools, coughing blood, vomit that looks like coffee grounds
• Seizure
• Low potassium (leg cramps, constipation, irregular heartbeats, fluttering in your chest, increased thirst or urination, numbness or tingling.

Steroids like methylprednisolone can affect growth in children. Tell your doctor if you notice that your child is not growing at a normal rate while being treated with Medrol.

Allergic Reactions

Do not take Medrol if you are allergic to methylprednisolone. If you develop signs of an allergic reaction, stop taking this medication and call your doctor.

Medrol allergy symptoms may include:

• Hives
• Difficulty breathing
• Swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat

Cautions

Do not use Medrol if you have a fungal infection anywhere in your body.

Methylprednisolone can have an immuno-suppressive effect that can leave you more susceptible to infections. Steroids can also worsen pre-existing infections or reactivate recent ones. Before taking Medrol, tell your doctor about any illness or infection you’ve had within the past few weeks.

Avoid coming into contact with people who are sick or who have infections. If you are exposed to measles or chicken pox, call your doctor to receive preventative treatment. These conditions can be serious or fatal for those using steroid medication because they suppress your immune system.

Do not receive a live vaccine while taking Medrol. The vaccine may not work as effectively and could leave you unprotected from disease.

To ensure your safety when taking Medrol, tell your doctor if you have ever had any of the following:

• A thyroid disorder
• Herpes infection of the eyes
• Stomach ulcers, ulcerative colitis, or diverticulitis
• Depression, mental illness, or psychosis
• Liver disease (especially cirrhosis)
• High blood pressure
• Osteoporosis
• Muscle disorder such as myasthenia gravis
• Multiple sclerosis

Tell your doctor if you have diabetes before taking Medrol. Steroid medicines including methylprednisolone may cause your glucose levels to rise in your blood or urine.

Some other drugs may interact with methylprednisolone and cause adverse reactions. Tell your doctor about all the medications you use, including over the counter medicine, vitamins, and herbal products.

Medrol’s effects on unborn children are unknown. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while taking Medrol.

It is unclear if methylprednisolone will pass into breast milk or if it could cause adverse reactions in nursing children. Consult with your doctor before breastfeeding while taking this medication.

Form and Strength

This corticosteroid medication is available in tablet form.

Medrol tablet strengths:

• 4mg
• 8mg
• 16mg

The 4mg Medrol tablets are available in quantities of 40 and 60 while the 8mg ones are available in quantities of 28 or 84 and the 16mg tablets are available in groups of 100.

FAQ

What’s the difference between methylprednisolone and prednisolone?

Both drugs belong to the corticosteroid class of steroid medicines. The main difference between the two is that methylprednisolone is stronger in oral form and so is often prescribed in lower doses than prednisolone. Because they are both corticosteroid drugs, they have similar actions.

How long do Medrol tablets stay in your system?

After taking your Medrol dose, methylprednisolone should take roughly 13 to 20 hours to leave your system, depending on the strength of the dose and your body’s metabolism. Methylprednisolone has a half-life of 2.5 to 3.5 hours, meaning that its concentrations reduce by half in this time.

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