MEDROL Reviews (METHYLPREDNISOLONE)Average Rating: 2.4 (354 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare MEDROL with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR MEDROL | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | skin allergy after the surgery | No side effects. I felt normal. | I had a severe allergy reaction after the surgery. I saw a doctor on the 6th day after the surgery and she immediately prescribed me the Medrol (21 pills, starting with 6 on the 1st day and ending on 1 on the 6th day). My allergy started to get better on the second day. I strongly recommend this medicine for my symptoms. | F | 52 | 6 days 4mg 6X day | 3/13/2015 | 1 | Pain & inflammation post-surgery | Insomnia, rapid heart rate, diuretic, sweating, shivering, sensitivity to heat/cold, anxiety, watery eyes. | This was the worst medication I've ever taken. It was like drinking 20 cups of coffee all at once. I really have no idea why the 6 dose pack starts out with such a high dose for everyone, and you are supposed to take all of it before bedtime. There was no way I could sleep with my heart pounding at 100 bpm and having to urinate every 10-20 minutes. My body clearly wanted nothing to do with this drug. After being up for 30 hours, for the first time ever I went against my doctor's recommendation and quit taking it after day 1. I took a benadryl and was able to sleep for about 3 hours, then got through some nausea and anxiety in the evening. By the morning of the next day (30 hours out of my system), I woke up feeling mostly okay. This is a powerful medication. It will definitely take care of inflammation/pain but it may make you miserable in ten other ways. | M | 37 | 1 days 4 6X day | 3/9/2015 | 1 | Inflammation thumb,tendinitis. | Insomnia,anxiety,depression,unable to sit still,racing thoughts. | After only 1 day it exacerbated my existing anxiety symptoms.It aliviated my inflammation and pain but at the cost of mental health.Had to stop after 1st day. | M | 28 | 1 days 4 mg | 3/2/2015 | 1 | Bilateral Anterior Uveitis | This drug caused me to experience intense mood swings, anxiety, anger, and sadness. I also have moon face and blotchy skin, joint pain and headaches. | The anxiety was so severe I had to take Atavin to calm down during the day and Lunesta to sleep at night. I have been tapering by 8 MG per week and am now down to 16 MG daily- tapering hasn't been easy either- the anxiety is lessened and I have tapered off the Atavin, but the headaches, joint pain and muscle aches have taken over. | F | 53 | 60 days 24 MG 2X day | 3/1/2015 | 1 | Shoulder pain | Dizzy throwing up. Headache blood pressure high. Sleepiness blurred vision. Stop taking after 2 pills | F | 43 | 1 days 30 | 2/21/2015 | 1 | for a dog bite to face | as soon as i took for the first two pills of my pack I became so dizzy i had to sit down but my heart was racing and it was scary...frequent urination also. i am just going to take the antibiotics for the dog bite..i would rather have inflammation than feel this way...i was spinning and not on a bicycle! | i am sure this drug works for some people...just not for me... | F | 53 | 1 days 4 1X AN | 2/16/2015 | 3 | Rheumatoid Arthritis | Severe anxiety, panic attacks, depression, Insomnia, fatigue, high Bp, increased energy followed by being completely exhausted, shaky, dizziness, unable to focus and concentrate, moon face, weight gain, always on the verge of tears/ crying. | I have been on me drool for 4 years too long. My doc has tried to wean me off unsuccessfully. I honestly thought I was losing my mind until I came across this site and realized many people are having the same side effects as me. Even though I have had many of these side effects of and on for years, for some reason it's been the worst the last few months. I'm assuming because my life has been hectic but still after reading this I will do whatever I can to get off this stuff. It does help my pain so much but some days I rather be in pain than be so disconnected from reality... | F | 31 | 4 years 12 mg | 2/8/2015 | 1 | pneumonia and have copd | Pneumonia | Then sent me home 7 day cut down o thought i was going to freak never again to fast what was he thinking | F | 64 | 3 days 240mg | 2/6/2015 | 1 | sjogrens syndrome | Extreme rage. Extreme anxiety. Insomnia. Uncontollable movements of tongue and lips (tardive dyskinesia | Worked like a charm for my pain in day 1,2,and 3. Then the side effects set in and they were worse than a heart attack, which I've had. A horrendous experience. | F | 62 | 4 days burst pack | 1/28/2015 | 4 | back pain | Sudden racing heart, anxiety, hot flashes. | These symptoms came on quickly but subsided within the hour. It's hard to tough it out but a Xanax helps a lot. | F | 36 | 7 days 4mg | 1/24/2015 | 1 | Sinus infection | Nausea, headache, dizziness, extreme anger/aggression and mood swings, back pain | It is AWFUL. took 1 time and I WILL NEVER TAKE AGAIN!!!! | F | 35 | 6 days 1X day | 1/15/2015 | 3 | Sinus infection | i had red hot flushing on my face. Shakiness nauseau weakness in limbs. Metal taste in my mouth. | i would never take it again ruined my christmas | F | 57 | 6 days 4 mg | 12/29/2014 | 1 | Sinus infection | Uncontrollable anxiety, racing heartbeat, chest pressure, neck pain, trouble swallowing, insomnia. These are just a few of the side effects I feel from this medication...and it's only day 1! I took as prescribed. 6 pills the first day but in doses throughout the day. I have only taken 4 pills and I am suffering so terribly. I am not continuing this medication. I will be calling my doctor in the morning. Does anyone know when these side effects stop or how long it takes for this crap to get out of my system? | Very dangerous drug. Doctors should warn their patients of side effects!! | F | 45 | 1 days | 12/28/2014 | 1 | Sciatic nerve pain in back | Each time I take it I get a horrible taste in my mouth in which doesn't go away. I don't recommend it to anyone. | F | 39 | 1 days 4 mg | 12/23/2014 | 5 | painful burning feet (neuropathy) | Flushing on my face | After 2 days on Medrol 21 pac I'm mostly pain free. Today I was able to walk pain free for the 1st time in months. | M | 63 | 3 days 4MG 6X day | 12/20/2014 | 1 | plantar fasciitis | Heart racing, nausea, weakness, gas, frequent urinating, thirsty | I wasnt sick when I went to the Dr. After taking this medicing I feel sick. I wont take it again EVER. Not worth the crappy feeling | F | 49 | 5 days 5 day pack 1X day | 12/17/2014 | 1 | Pain control | Urinating every 10 mins day 1 even though I did not drink much fluid. Heart pounding out of my chest. Anxiety and thoughts that just wouldn't stop. Bad sleep. Day 2 horrible diarrhea. Bloated feeling. Headache. Stopped taking it. | I was given the dose pack to try for knee/back pain. One day 1 I felt ok and within 24 hours it completely got rid of the pain I had in my elbow which was unbearable for 2 days prior although I did not notice much difference in my knees/back pain. Heat starting pounding late Day 1 and into Day 2. Day 2 was horrible. Woke up 4:30 with diarrhea and was going every 10 mins all day long. Horrible. Headache on day 2 as well. I stopped taking it. Its day 3 now and I still feel terrible. Still have diarrhea although not as bad as day 2 but still was hard to sleep. Stomach is still gurgling. Not worth the side effects. I feel horrible and hope this goes away soon! I guess for some pain it works great (my elbow was like new) but is it worth all the side effects? Id say no. | M | 39 | 2 days 4mg dospak 1X day | 12/10/2014 | 1 | ear infection | The first day it didn't bother me none, the second day didn't bother, tell 6am in the morning on the 3rd day, my heart was beat hard, anxiety was way up felt like my heart was going to stop,(scary). anyway on the 3rd day I took in the morning anyway and didn't feel anything took my after lunch dose and the anxiety, fast heart rate, HBP, was 141/81, way higher than normal. I stopped cold turkey Idk how I'm going to feel but I'm not taking that medication anymore! | M | 43 | 3 days 4mg | 12/4/2014 | 1 | AC Joint Seperation -Inflamation | I only took a total of 7 of the 21 pills due to all the side effects I was having...Anxiety, my heart felt like it was going to come out of my chest, shortness of breath, cheeks became flushed, the worst is the dizzy feeling still going on after 2 weeks of not taking this pill, can’t sleep, neck is stiff, paranoid. I have been to the Dr 5 times my blood work is normal and I am scheduled for an MRI today. The Dr’s don’t seem concerned when I say I think it is from the Medrol... I was fine before taking this pill, No one warned me of these side effects. If you have experienced the dizzy spells like me, send me an email. I would like to know how long other people have felt dizzy while taking this awful pill...or if something has helped combat your dizzy spells I would like to know that as well... | DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG! | F | 34 | 1 days 1X day | 11/24/2014 | 1 | Muscle pains | Tightening of chest, tingling in arms, legs, fingers. The worst part it made my gastritis worst. Wish I had never started, I want to stop but was told not to stop cold turkey it has to be tapered. But I will not take ever again my life is worth more, also it brought my anxiety level back up. | F | 50 | 1 days 4 mg | 11/15/2014 |