solumedrol iv infusion side effects

It leaves you with some unpleasant side effects but SOOOO worth it. The side effects can be insomnia, so ask for Ambien PRN should you need it, heart burn, so pick up some OTC Zantac and a really yucky taste in your mouth while your getting the infusion but Lemon drops or other strong hard candy fixes that right up. For me, I went from barely walking and so weak to walking on my own after 3 days of infusion. I haven't had a flare since and it's been a year.

Does anyone have any information on side effects of IV solumedrol? I have taken it before, but that was several years ago. I just finished a 3 day course and today is day 5. I am feeling very stiff and am having much more difficulty walking. Water retention may be a factor, although I am on a low salt diet. I have travel plans next week and am hoping to feel better by then. If anyone has any recent experience with this please reply.

Many docs follow 3/5 day Solumedrol with a 12 day oral taper. That's what I did in August following 5 days of IVSM -1g. I think I started at 60mg and worked down to 10 over 12 days.

How bad is what side effects do you get if any what do they help with also any effects to the heart with it?

Sound like you are having a lot of side effects from the use of the IV Solumedrol (swelling, stomach issues). I hope you start to feel better soon.

ve only had one relapse, a year ago which resulted in my MS diagnosis, but I was hospitalized for the 5-day IV Solumedrol. It was 4 x per day -- every 6 hrs. The reason for the hospital stay was the need for round-the-clock infusions (no infusion center available at all hours), PLUS Solumedrol can raise blood sugar to dangerous levels, so I had blood sugar tested every 4 or 6 hrs -- got up to 145 once, and 130 twice (I'm not diabetic). I was given insulin shots then.

Hi Everyone I start on my IV treatment for 5 days this Thursday, with 500mg of Solumedrol, I am worried about it, can anyone tell me what side affects i may experience, and how to prepare for it, and can i go to work right after the Treatment, thanks Tyler

Thank you for the nice words, Kathy. Yes, I'm very lucky to have the support I have at home, and also to have consistently terrific medical care, esp in such a remote northern locale. I went back to Emerg last night for infusion #3. I am doing SO MUCH better than Tues/Weds, thankfully. After some discussion with GP yesteryday morning, I've decided to do the full 5 day course of IV steroids.

I had a Solumedrol IV last week and I was FLYING for about 6 days...then I crashed! LOL I must say my mood was sickeningly spirited and I could not be contained. It was kinda funny actually. I laughed quite a bit! Hope you have better luck with the next injections...will you be getting the same doses?

My body reacts quickly to corticosteroids. I recently had very bad flare and self-medicated with methylprednisolone (I have a standing RX for this). Cleared up/reduced most of my symptoms with just 12mg. This would be equiv to 15mg prednisone. Used for 3 days, no taper. Got rid/reduced deep muscle pain, torticollis, paresthesias (whole body), MS hug, headache, and some motor control issues. I weigh 100lbs. I don't like high-dose or extended treatment with corticosteroids.

The following is a list of possible dermatologic side effects that could happen due to the Solumedrol. Dermatologic Impaired wound healing Thin fragile skin Petechiae and ecchymoses Facial erythema Increased sweating May suppress reactions to skin tests In my humble opinion, I would certainly ask your son's physician or at the very least speak to someone at the clinic where the IV infusion took place.

He also wants to start me on a monthly dosage of IV Solumedrol. I think he also mentioned IVIG as well...but wants to start the steroids first. He said that he wants to calm some of my symptoms & flares down. He also said that he could use my reaction to the medicine as a diagnostic tool. If I react the way he presume..He can use this info to help diagnose me. Has anyone heard of IV Solumedrol given once a month..no matter if your in a flare or not...

I saw cases (on Internet) that it may erupt suddenly into grade 4 with every next infusion (some scary pics there). Anybody experienced really bad skin side effects with Doxil? Would it go away completely after chemo finishes? Anyone had positive effects from topical steroids? I would try them first before --if they help-- before other options. I am seeing my oncologist next week, after infusion #4 and obviously want to complete this chemo cycle with no interruption.

I haven't had a home infusion of steroids, for some reason my insurance prefers the local Infusion Center at the hospital. Tomorrow I go for my 3rd infusion in roughly a one year span. There really is nothing to fear. I haven't ever gotten a puffy face...a red flush to my face but not puffiness. Taking out the IV catheter is a painless procedure..it just slides out when you remove the tape.

I just wanted to let you know that the last time I had an infusion it was for 3 days and the side effects for me were horrible. I called the MS nurse and she said that the steroids stay in your system for about 10 days so I would have to wait until after then to see how I felt. In your case you had the infusion for 5 days so I would imagine the steroids would be in your system a little longer.

Hi, Primacor IV infusion is indicated in short term treatment of acute decompensated heart failure or as maintenance therapy in long standing heart failure. Side effects to this drug are rare but can occur due to associated drugs used for treating heart failure. A patient on this medication needs continuous monitoring when initiated plus regular blood work to follow electrolyte levels, renal function (kidney), as well the blood pressure and heart rhythm need to be followed.

I have been DX with MS for 4 years now. I am not on any DMD therapy and choose NOT to be. I do not like taking any drugs that aren't absolutely necessary and the harmful side effects of the DMDs made my decision. HOWEVER, I am in a flare (or progression) for the past 2 to 3 months now with may one or two days I felt "nearly normal". I'm to the point of thinking I need relapse treatment. I have Type 2 diabetes as well so steroids can be very bad for that!

My only problem right now is vision loss. I have had 3 days IV solumedrol and am now on oral prednisone. Has anyone else had the vision problem and how long did it take for improvement or did it improve at all? I'm new to all this.

I just read some stuff Quix posted in 2008 about having solumedrol at home...scary. Today I went to the neuro and he said I am getting worse. I knew I had 2 new lesions, but some other things have been happening. He gave me an order to have home health come and do it, but unless they administer it and stay with me each of the 3 days, I think I'd rather be more comfortable at the hospital as out patient as I usually do. Tomorrow I also get to go get a foot brace for drop foot..how fun.

I had home infusion for IV solumedrol the second time I was put on it. My husband was alos in Iraq when I had to do that home infusion, what a coincidence. I had my first dose in the hospital and frankly, would have been really anxious to do that for the first time ever at home. If you are not in bad shape as far as walking, which I was at the time I was hospitalized, you don't necessarily need to be in a hospital to have it, but you should have been sent to an infusion center.

I am like you, it makes me feel like poo for a few days after the infusion. Doing a second infusion is totally up to you. I wish that I could make the decision for you and already know the outcome for your health after it is done. But I don't have that ability to look into the future. I wish I did. I guess this all comes down to how much you trust your doctor, to do what is in your best interests. Do you trust him?

coming with hat in hand is how in te world do ones manage the bizarre psychotic type side effects from the IV solumedrol? I just finished yet another five course today and frankly I had hugs melt down scared my caegiver.. and fnally made th eprimary car e doc understand thath 72 hours of mania, depression, wailing, and all that jazz was no acceptable. This is the first time I have dome them in a home setting versus in patient..could that be afcator? or am I just a little nutty...

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