SOLU-MEDROL Reviews (METHYLPREDNISOLONE SODIUM SUCCINATE)Average Rating: 3.3 (83 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare SOLU-MEDROL with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR SOLU-MEDROL | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | rheumatoid pluracy | none | M | 69 | 1X day | 5/7/2010 | 5 | Diagnosed with dermatomyositis | Treatment (ongoing) - 5OO mg 3 times a week (for about 5 weeks so far) and 40mg IVIg once per week. Very few side effects so far aside from some occasional muscle cramping and a couple of sleepless nights. | I was extremely weak before treatment, unable to dress properly or do any deep knee bends. I also suffered shortness of breath associated with intersticial lung disease. My strengh has recovered significantly and the doctor can no longer hear the characteristic crackling of the lungs. | M | 66 | 5 weeks | 5/4/2007 | 5 | MS exacerbations | Once I was prescribed 750 mg. every 2 weeks vs 1000 mg. once a month and I had port put it, ONLY side effect was metal taste for a few hours. | I'D RECCOMEND THIS THERAPY VS LAST ALTERNATIVE...A CHEMO DRUG WTH MANY SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS. | F | 65 | | 9/10/2008 | 1 | PNEUMONIA | HUM!!!!!!!! WONDER WHY THEY DID NOT POST MY OTHER WRITING ? DIBETES FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE | NEVER TAKE THIS DRUG UNLESS YOU WANT TO BE A DIBETIC, FOR THE RST OF YOU LIFE. IT HAS RUINED MY LIFE. | F | 61 | 14 days | 9/21/2006 | 3 | Suspected Autoimmune encephalitis | Abdominal pressure and bloating, nausea, anxiety, fever, exhaustion, headache | Following the last infusion I experienced pain and swelling in the back of my neck radiating into my head. Excruciatingly painful. Very agitated and weepy. Don't know I would ever put myself through this again although it may well have relieved the symptoms I experienced as a result of the autoimmune problems. I'm starting to think that getting off all meds and living as healthily as possible will do more good than any drugs. | F | 58 | 5 days 1g | 12/23/2016 | 5 | MS Exacerbation | Slight headache, metalic taste within 15 minutes of IV start, lights appear brighter, lots of energy | This is my 3rd round of Solu-Medro-1 gram IV for 3 days for MS exacerbations. Although the side effects are not pleasant, the end results are worth it. No more pain in joints, hands, feet or legs. All three times I've taken the IV's I have LOST WEIGHT because my appetite just goes away...I count myself one of the lucky ones! I take 2 Prylosec at least 1 hour prior to start of IV to prevent heartburn and it works, I highly recommend doing this. About the only this that does not have a severe metal taste is Orange Sherbert. I also suck on Carmel Nips to cut down the metal taste. I do get extremely thirsty and urinate frequently, but this only lasts for 3 or 4 days. If you can tolerate Solu-Medrol IV, I highly recommend. Although it's not the most pleasant experience, it does calm the inflammation. | F | 56 | 3 days | 3/9/2009 | 5 | CIDP | Bloating, frequent urination for a few days.Gassy for about a week after.Moonface. | Within 2 weeks it worked its magic. I have regained 90% of my physical functions. Also has allowed me to taper from 60mg to 20mg of oral prednisone in one month. After infusion.would definitely do again in a heartbeat. | F | 55 | 3 days 1000mg | 11/7/2015 | 4 | Ms | I've had solu medrol 9 times three days each The last infusion Drove me crazy I couldn't sleep It's getting better I do feel a bit better than I did before getting the infusions My walking and standing/balance is better I'm still pretty tired but it's better than the alternative | F | 55 | 3 days 1 gram 9X H | 9/27/2021 | 3 | Flare up optic neuritis in eyes. | Very intense feeling....weak, unsteady, eyes seem More blurry. Jittery. But hopefully it just needs to keep working in my system to calm inflammation | Took a lower dose this time but it's still very strong, & hard on the body. Worth the misery if it helps the pain & the eyesight. | F | 55 | 3 days 500mg | 12/11/2016 | 3 | MS Exacerbation | Bad taste (chewing gum helps!)Frequent urinaton, dizziness, bowel problems, but totally worth it if it works! Just took last dose last night---looking forward to a good result! | Diagnosis took awhile to come up with-found a great neurologist-right on top of things-got started on SM IV 2 days after results were in (big lesion in my neck, causing hands to work at about 50% capacity-ugh!)I hear that the benefits can greatly outweigh the side effects--gotta give it a chance! | F | 55 | 5 days | 3/5/2007 | 1 | information(swelling) | stroke after taken this med | M | 55 | 1 days 125mg | 1/23/2012 | 4 | MS | I've had to take Solu medrol a few times over several years due to different exacerbations. The first thing I noticed was a metallic taste when I ate food or drank liquids. I had trouble sleeping which has never been a problem for me. I seemed to have increased energy too. One problem I'm concerned about is from time to time, I've been experiencing right hip pain. I've been reading about necrosis and bone problems so my doctor ordered a bone density. The results came back and everything was fine but I increased my Vit D and started taking Calcium as well. From time to time I still having hip pain. | M | 53 | 3 days | 6/10/2013 | 3 | trouble breathing..bronchitis | The worse headache I've ever had. In the bathroom every 15minutes urinating. I can deal with bathroom but not the headache. | F | 53 | 1 days 125mg by i | 4/23/2016 | 2 | Peripheral Neuropathy | All the standards - weight gain, anger, mood swings, dizziness, spike in blood sugar, insomnia, feeling plain lousy | I'm halfway throgh a 12-week regimen in hopes of slowing down a very agressive form of neuropathy. I'm virtually insensate below my knees - so I'm hoping the side effects are worth the possible positive results. So far, no improvement at all, however. | F | 53 | 12 weeks 1 gram 1X W | 1/7/2011 | 5 | MS (speech and severe back pain) | Metallic taste, mild headache, shortness of breath, increased appetite, increased thirst | First time in three years. As in the past, symptoms began to abate after 24 hours. Have also had it for optic neuritis w/vision loss, and hearing loss. I know it's a hassle and I put it off last month when the first signs came; when I couldn't talk without a LOT of stuttering, and had trouble walking, I knew I waited too long. (the dr had to rule out a stroke, that's how bad it got) | F | 51 | 5 days | 7/17/2006 | 5 | Rheumatiod Arthritis | I have hard time sleeping. I now use Alprazolam for the times when I can't sleep. Some fluid retention. Also when I have received these infusions in the winter time I have gotten ill and had a hard time getting better. Bronchitis, pneumonia after getting a cold after an infusion of this medication. Also the bad metallic taste in mouth during the infusion. Some fluid retention. I have also had muscle cramps, I think due to low potassium. I now take supplements and eat lots of bananas after a treatment. | This medication has help me immensely. I have used it in the times when my other medications have failed and a new medication has not started working yet. When I have taken this I have been in such bad shape that I cannot walk or move much before the treatment. Within a few days after, I am much better. It only seems to hold me for 3-4 weeks, but is a huge relief. Nothing else even helps. Pain meds, nothing. It is a difficult treatment, but can be a huge blessing. | F | 50 | 5 years 1000 mg 1X day | 12/17/2014 | 4 | Transverse Myelitis | Worked VERY well for me, but the second three day dosing I had brought my pulse down to 49. Eat potassium rich foods and monitor your pulse. Don't leave the IV room without making sure you get a pulse reading, which they are supposed to do anyway. In the room I had 51 and the nurse thought that was great. It was not. | EAT potassium rich foods. that is what I want to get across to y'all! (I had two three day dosing IVs, two months apart for different TM episodes.) | F | 50 | 3 days | 10/6/2008 | 4 | MS Exacerbation | Metal taste during and shortly after infusion. Try eating saltine crackers as soon as bad taste starts, seems to reduce the bad taste.Frequent urination,every 20 minutes the first night. Exhausted. Body aches. | It helped the first day. Slurred speech was normal again. If you get shakey during IV, have them slow the drip down. | F | 50 | 3 days | 5/20/2007 | 1 | dr. p'scribed for | extreme swelling of belly, legs, ankles, feet; sudden weight gain without eating; fluid retention; rise in blood sugars causing necessity of insulin injections (I am NOT diabetic); extreme drop in blood pressure; headaches | This was given intravenous without informing me; QUESTION EVERYTHING a doctor prescribes--be proactive, it's YOUR body; got a second opinion and a new team of ethical, efficient, thorough doctors! | F | 50 | 3 days | 8/6/2005 | 5 | ms | Bloating, emotionaly sensitive, everything seems extremely bright, nervous, more energy, metalic taste in mouth. | I feel that it helped my episode. I had blurred vison, leg spasims, memory loss, and painful nerve signals in my legs and hands. I had three days IV therapy of 1000 mg. | F | 49 | 3 days | 4/3/2008 |