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 | 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 | 3 | | 12/22/2004 | 1 | | 9/21/2009 | 4 | Anti inflammatory | I don't recall any. | I have a moderate reaction to latex. It was given to me in surgery. I had some itching, but it didn't last long. It was very effective for my autoimmune disease process as well as help with the post surgucal itch. | F | 40 | 1 times | 8/13/2008 | 1 | Rheumatoid Arthritis | Anaphalactic Shock within one minute from IV solu-medrol | F | 44 | 1 times | 1/30/2008 | 5 | MS Attack | FALLING!!!!Double vision,left side weakness particularly in my hand and leg, digestive problems, memory loss | I have had to take this drug twice now for 5 days each time- I saw a real improvement after just the first infusion- I can open and close my hand so much better. But my sugar levels have shot up in the past few nights. | F | 31 | 2 times | 1/15/2008 | 5 | Psoriatic Arthritis, polymyositis | Side effects small- worth the infusion!! Decreased taste of food, slight insomnia, did notice slight difference in heart rate. | I was out if my medication called ACTHar for 4 weeks and my body felt as if it were shutting down (extreme fatigue, extreme joint pain and ability to use joints, muscle pain, bone pain). I use this medication for both my psoriatic arthritis and polymyositis but it also replaces a hormone I am lacking called ACTH due to me having pituitary deficiency from a pituitary microadenoma and empty sella syndrome. Anyways, after being without this medication for so long, I requested to have a solumedrol infusion 1000 mg X3 doses. Within 1 day I was able to bounce back from my adrenal crisis (normally I am down for at least 4 days), I could walk again, had energy, and WAS ACTUALLY ABLE TO FUNCTION AGAIN!! U have no clue how much of a difference it made and I think the slight side effects are worth being able to actually be a mom and wife again by being able to do more than 2 ADL's a day (before my infusion). | F | 32 | 1 days 1000 mg | 5/10/2016 | 4 | Autoimmune neurological condition | 1 days | 9/16/2016 | 4 | MS | Severe headache, nausea, stomach cramps,insomnia,metallic taste, hot flashes and night sweating | F | 32 | 1 days 1 gram | 2/4/2012 | 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 | Crohn's disease | Constant throbbing knee pain. Tylenol does not relieve the pain. Insomnia: Could barely sleep last night. | Do not want to take this again. | F | 40 | 1 days IV infus 1X O | 7/7/2016 | 1 | information(swelling) | stroke after taken this med | M | 55 | 1 days 125mg | 1/23/2012 | 1 | Aalborg Hospital | I lost my daughter in November 2006. She died of Solu-Medrol due to a anafylactic chock. Pfizer were aware of the side effect but it was not informed in Denmark | , | F | 15 | 1 days | 11/18/2008 | 1 | Back pain | Headache, tightness in chest that makes breathing feel difficult, tightness in jaws, pressure in ears, full filling in abdomen, lightheaded, fatigue, rattling/crackling noise while breathing. | I wish I was never given this medication. It has been 11 days since I was given the IM and I am still having these symptoms. | F | 34 | 1 days 125 mg | 12/14/2015 | 4 | M.S. Exacerbation | Loss of appetite, Metal taste in mouth, dehydration, frequent need to use bathroom, fatigue, severe body pain for about two days. | F | 40 | 2 days 1gm | 8/31/2016 | 2 | Angioedema caused by allergy to ? | One time IV dose - no side effects noted, other than tired and a slight metallic taste for a short time. Oral dosing started same day, and noticed within hours increased appetite, muscle pain (mostly in my legs), irritability/anger. Stopped taking on day 2 because my symptoms had resolved and side effects were outweighing the benefits of drug (what little there were). Also on both Benadryl 4x day, Singulair 1x day and Prilosec (all histamine blockers). Swelling has nearly completely resolved after ~24 hours from onset. | I'm sure this drug helps alot of people, and the side effects are worth the benefit they receive from the Solumedrol (such as people with MS). But if I experience this event again, I will probably refuse the steroid. Not effective for me, I believe. | F | 37 | 2 days | 3/10/2008 | 5 | OPTIC NEURITIS | VERY BITTER TAST DURING AND UP TO 7 HOURS AFTER INFUSION, I FOUND HAVING A HARD CANDY (I.E. JOLLY RANCHERS) DURING THE INFUSION HELPED SOME. DO NOT DRINK MILK AFTER, I LOVE MILK BUT THE MEDS MAKE IT TASTE NASTY!! | WORTH ANY DISCOMFORT. I HAD 1 GRAM DAILY (BY INFUSION) FOR THREE DAYS AND THEN TAPERED ORALLY. I HAD TOTAL LOSS OF VISION IN MY RIGHT EYE. THIS STARTED TO SUBSIDE WITHING IN 5 DAYS. WITHIN ONE WEEK I COULD SEE AGAIN AFTER 2 MONTHS OF VISION LOSS!!!! I WAS LEARY, BUT NOW I STRONGLY RECOMMEND THIS TREATMENT!!! | F | 33 | 3 days | 3/26/2008 | 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 | 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 |