solu medrol dose pack side effects

I feel pretty good afterwards and am not limping much at all anymore. My question is regarding side effects of Solu-Medrol. I realize that everyone is different but is there an average time frame for side effects? Today is the 3rd day AFTER the infusions were completed. I have the metal taste in my mouth, I could eat my family out of house and home, I can sleep at night fine but need a nap during the day and I can sometimes be very warm or very chilly.

Methylprednisolone is the generic name for Solu-Medrol. We use the shorthand ,IVSM (IV Solu-Medrol) for it on this forum quite a bit.

I have just been weaned off of steroids after being on them for a month (MD put me on IV Solu-Medrol every 2 hours when I was hospitalized recently for bronchitis; followed by Medrol Dose pack which did not work, followed by prednisone). The side effects of the steroids were intolerable. When I was on them, I felt better and functioned better, but had horrible insomnia and euphoria.

My 16 year old daughter has had a reaction twice to oral medrol dose pack. Doc is very hesitant to put it on her chart as an allergy. She's been treated with it 3 times. Once at the age of 12 for a severe neck spasm. She was good until a couple of days after treatment when she broke out into hives. Her usual meds did not work so he started her on another medrol pack FOR the hives and every time she took a dose, the hives went crazy, so we stopped it.

I am on day 5 of 6 now taking this wonderful/awful medication at home (orally) So far it has not been fun, with side effects ranging from swollen hands/feet/joints, pain in joints, weak teeth, high blood pressure, low blood pressure, you name it :) Some advice I can give to those who will be taking Solu-Medrol orally. 1.) Take it with Grapefruit juice, not orange juice. I have read that Grapefruit juice helps your body to more efficiently process the steroids.

For those of you who have had to get the solu-medrol treatment IV for 5 days, how did this affect you and your body? It has been a couple weeks since I stopped the out-patient treatment for the IV. I am still awake a lot of the time when I should be sleeping. I got about 2 hours of sleep last night, and today, I lay down to rest and I can't still.

I see a lot of people going on solu-medrol lately, some multiple courses within a short period of time. This really concerns me, especially in regards to the potential serious side effects - some which I have experienced personally. My neurologist is very conservative about prescribing solu-medrol He's explained to me that he doesn't give steroids for sensory symptoms like tingling or feeling numb unless it is a new symptom. He orders an MRI to see if there is any change.

My question is whether this feeling is a side effect of Solu-medrol or an MS symptom that his not being relieved by the Solu-medrol? I would be grateful for any insight!

I have been prescribed iv solu medrol infusion for 3 days, but after my first dose today I noticed severe leg pain (aching), weakness and some swelling. Is this normal? I still have 2 more doses of the treatment. Has anyone else ever gotten the leg pain AFTER starting the medicine? Thank you.

Famliy Dr started a Decadron taper saying that it looks like MS but symptoms worsened. Neuro started IV Solu-Medrol 500mg x5 days and today was the last dose. Still numb arm. Just curious if any of you have experienced anything like this or how long it may take to get some relief from Solu-Medrol. Any information is very much so appreciated. Kinda freaking out here!!! Thanks!

Today my doctor called Antivert and Medrol dose pack in for me because I have been so dizzy and lightheaded. I do not know how to describe it. The floor moves when I am not. It has been super hot here in Atlanta and I know the heat has a lot to do with it. Is this a good combo to help me? I am scared of the Medrol because I have an ulcer, I was told if I take it on a very full stomach I should be fine. Still worried.

Over the past 12 months have taken medrol dose packs for fluid in the ear. When do I have to become concerned about side effects. How much is too much. Have recently had a flair up tinnitus and doctor has prescribed dose pack for me if I would like to try it.

I had to call doc tonight cause my blood sugar went up to 272 and I don't take anything for diabetes..have been in a non diabetic state since losing weight aic was normal...frustrating. He had me take a small dose of insulin to protect myself...can't wait to finish this round of solu-medrol so I can get back to normal. If it doesn't work? probably won't do it again.

Others may no more, but it might be that the dose you were given gave you some of the ill effects of steroids without any real benefits.

An irregular heartbeat can be (but is not necessarily) one of the side effects of Medrol. Immediately cease use of the medication, file an FDA adverse effects form (see their website), and consult your primary care physician. People have different genetic tolerances to this product.

t experience withdrawal, prescribed me a Medrol dose-pack and the muscle relaxant cyclobezeprine (Flexeril). Other medical/psychiatric conditions I have are hypothyroidism and bi-polar disorder/depression for which I take levothyroxine (Synthroid), divalproex (Depakote) and bupropion (Welbutrin).

) The thirst and increased water consumption (and increased urination that follow) are frequent side effects with steroid therapy even if the body can maintain a fairly level blood glucose level. You just have to be careful that the kidneys can handle the extra load and the body doesn't deplete itself of electrolytes.

Technically, any neurological symptom lasting more than 24 hours is considered an exacerbation. Solu-Medrol has proven to shorten the lengths of exacerbations, but has not shown to alter disease course in any way. With that in mind, steroids are completely optional unless there is something life-threatening happening that the steroids may possibly put a halt to. What is life-threatening? Good question, the opinion varies from Doctor to Doctor and patient to patient.

I did 5 days of Solu-Medrol on an outpatient basis in October 2007, to deal with my first major attack. The only side effect I experienced was the strange metal taste. For the first couple of days, everything I ate, even chocolate, tasted terrible. The treatment sessions were fine, maybe a slight burning session for the first several minutes after the IV was inserted and the drip started. I did not experience insomnia or any of the other things they warn you about.

I am on day 4 without solu-medrol, but still have the increased appetite..Shouldn't this be going away soon? It's driving me nuts as I worked so hard to lose 48 pounds and sure don't want the solu to blow it. I'm not doing this again. The side effects were awful and the results have not been worth it at all.

i had a 3-day solu-medrol infusion last week after a c-spine MRI revealed possible myelitis. i have had all the yucky side effects from the steroids which are subsiding--thank heavens--but instead of feeling better, it seems as though my other symptoms are getting worse--buzzing, achey joints, etc. is this typical? is it the case where things will get worse before they get better?

Solu medrol dose pack side effects

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