DEPO-MEDROL Reviews (METHYLPREDNISOLONE ACETATE)Average Rating: 1.9 (145 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare DEPO-MEDROL with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR DEPO-MEDROL | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 1 | Rotator cuff | The shot relieved the pain in my shoulder but my blood pressure has soared, almost doubled, and my pulse randomly races to 100 or slows to 50. This is accompanied by a feeling of lightheadedness, fogginess and odd skin sensations ranging from itch to prickly sweat. It has now been two weeks and these side effects are showing no sign if diminishing. I would prefer to have shoulder pain. This is scaring the crap out of me. I've long been healthy with low BP. | Don't do it. | F | 58 | 1 days 60 1X day | 11/30/2016 | 1 | Allergies | I got my shot a little over 24 hours ago and from the front of my head to the back and all the way down is severe pain. I'm having a very very hard time moving around. The only time it wasn't as bad is when I'm laying down in a certain position. | F | 17 | 1 days 80 MG | 10/25/2016 | 1 | Allergies | I got an injection of depo-medrol on Tuesday, 04 October 2016, and could not believe how great it made me feel within a day. I finally had some relief from my sinus pressure and allergies. However, by Sunday, 09 October 2016, my shoulder started hurting (it felt like bursitis because it was sore to the touch at the top of my shoulder). I didn't think much of it because I do have some arthritis and have had this issue before. But in the 2 next days, I started having feelings that I describe as blood sugar crashes, weakness, stress sweating, shakiness, upset stomach, and extreme fatigue. I even went to the ER because I thought I was having a heart attack. Thankfully, all my labs and EKG were normal, but the last few days have been hell. | I started Googling depo-medrol to see if the side effects matched up with what I was experiencing. I never would have figured that this injection was what was causing all this (and I can't say for sure that it is, but it is the only medication that I've taken that is different; I suppose it could be the Biaxin I was given for my sinus infection, but I've taken it before with no side effects); however, after reading all the other comments from people who got the injection for allergies and had the same side effects, it feels like a God-send to know that there might be a reason for this. I thought I was going crazy. I'm so sorry for everyone that is having these issues, but I am happy to know that I'm not losing my mind. I just hope these nightmare side effects go away soon. I wish I would've just kept taking my Mucinex Sinus Max for the pressure and allergies and never had this injection. | F | 56 | 1 days Not sure 1X day | 10/14/2016 | 1 | Chronic Allergies | Was given a single shot of DEPO for horrible chronic allergies 10 days ago. A few hours later my throat was a bit scratchy and my drainage had increased. The next day, everything went downhill. While my sinus symptoms greatly improved, the side effects, which I'm still coping with, are an absolute nightmare. Headaches, fatigue, cold hands and feet with strange muscle weakness plus pins and needles feeling, random body aches and pains, shortness of breath upon exertion, diahhrea with abdominal pain, and for 4 straight days a low grade fever. The kicker? Exactly a week after the shot, the sinus symptoms returned. Might be great for some people but I'll NEVER touch the stuff again. Note: Prednisone also screws me up hardcore. | M | 33 | 1 days | 9/4/2016 | 1 | Rheumatoid Arthritis | It made me feel strange, confused, crazy. One shot made my head and stomach hurt for three days and made it feel like every bone and joint in my body ache enough to the point...I almost went to the ER. I've been going to my Rheumatologist for over a year now and I hurt so bad and feel so bad from this shot, I will NEVER go back to her again. The site of injection had lumps and was so painful, my arm felt like it weighed 50 lbs for 3 or 4 straight days. I'm trying to figure out if this was some sort of allergic reaction?? Horrible experience! | Would not recommend this drug! | F | 46 | 1 days 30 | 8/25/2016 | 1 | Severe seasonal allergy | Did not help at all,could not focus trying to pack for vacation(have packed for years) very difficult crazy bad dreams,confusion waking up like you where in a dream | Would NEVER take this drug again they say there are no side effects with this drug, I say they are crazy should certainly have precautions before taking it there are major side effects | F | 77 | 1 days 80 1X day | 8/14/2016 | 2 | Severe seasonal allergy | First, acute spike in blood pressure and heart rate, anxiety, difficulty sleeping (even sitting still), acid stomach, belching. Next day, alarming physical weakness, dizziness, depression. Starting that second night, heavy but unrestful sleep with unusually vivid, crazy, even revolting bad dreams (normally, I rarely even remember my dreams) with lingering gloom on waking. (Now I dread going to sleep!) Pain from hip injection much worse 3 days afterwards, despite hot baths and massaging the area; feels like my hip was hit with a sledge hammer! | Depo-Medrol alleviated about 95% of my major allergy miseries in 24 hours, but then the "roller coaster" of very unpleasant side effects after that are a whole new bunch of miseries! I think next time I'll suffer through the allergy with more OTC meds rather than undergo these awful side effects again!! The doctor said this shot could give me amazing relief. Well, yes...and NO!!! | M | 65 | 1 days 80mg 1X day | 8/8/2016 | 5 | Sciatica or extreme lower back pain | No side effects | I believe I suffer from sciatica. 6 months ago this happened and a doctor told me that's what it is. It's only in my back, I don't feel any discomfort in my legs or hips. Strictly lower back. Anyways, I couldn't tell you what happened but like a light switch, yesterday, my back started in. This morning, I couldn't dress myself. Literally. Couldn't walk normally, the worst, most extreme back pain I have ever experienced. I'm a nurse for a doctor and it occurred to me that could give myself this shot. The 5 or 6 800mg ibuprofen cut nothing. Advil, did nothing, bengay, nothing. No exaggeration, not one bit of relief. So, I got to work drew up the 1 ml of depo medrol and for good measure I drew up a nice 3mg of toradol. As fast as I could, I shot myself in my right deltoid muscle. About 2 minutes later I could walk normally. My back was still tight but a good 80% of the pain was gone. It's now 645pm and I'm still very comfortable. Little tight but pain is minimal. I gave myself these shots at about 745am. | F | 32 | 1 days 1ml | 6/23/2016 | 5 | Severe rash on hands and feet | No side effects only relief! | I've had a horrible rash almost like poison ivy/oak. Derm says it is contact dermatitis. I've gone to walk in clinics and demand a shot of Depo instead of other steroids. The rash completely goes away for approximately 45 days. After steroid wares off rash comes back. Once itches is unbearable after 2 to 3 weeks I go on the hunt for a new walk in clinic that will give me an a shot of Depo I ask for 2 ml of 40 mg and I'm good for another 2 months.Most amazing drug. I know you shouldn't use this med for long periods of time but the pros and cons I choose no rash. | M | 33 | 2 years 2ml of 40m | 6/14/2016 | 2 | Joint pain | No side effects. No pain relief after injection. | Three days after infection pain not any . Pain is worse | F | 65 | 1 days injection | 6/10/2016 | 4 | Low back and sacrum pain injections | This was a one time injection given by my pain doctor in his office. After two weeks I got a terrible itching rash that spread from my arms to my stomach, legs, back, neck, and buttocks. It has been going on for 4 weeks. Went to a dermatologist who put me on prednisone to relieve these symptoms. Still have them and my course of prednisone will end in 3 days. I cannot sleep at night because of the itching. The rash is horrible! | I have had a terrible allergic reaction to this steroid. There are many different types of steroids that doctors use for pain relief and I will never use depo medrol again in my life. This is agony! | F | 61 | 1 days 1cc | 3/2/2016 | 1 | Knee pain | Insomia back pain shoulder pain axiety stress | I will not take it again. Im afraid of the effects wow | F | 51 | 1 weeks 40 mg | 2/14/2016 | 1 | Knee pain | Insomia back pain shoulder pain axiety stress | I will not take it again. Im afraid of the effects now | F | 51 | 1 weeks 40 mg | 2/14/2016 | 4 | Seronegative RA | Facial flushing, hot feeling in face, and itching of face, neck, and arms. | I got an injection of depo-medrol for a flare up of RA. It helped the swelling and pain in my hands but the side effects were quite unexpected. I took Benedryl for it and the itching went away but my face is still red (two days after). Hopefully that is just temporary. | F | 36 | 1 days | 2/7/2016 | 5 | RA & Osteoarthritis | Solu-Medrol have relieved my pain and swelling now for years I look forward to for my monthly shot of relief. Though it has caused me to gain weight. It is my wonder drug. After your system get use to it side effect vanishes. | F | 63 | 4 years 100 mg | 1/17/2016 | 1 | just normal form of birth control. | Period for 4 weeks. Bv infection yeast infection soreness everywhere itching. Uti. Terrible mood swings. Dryness as in skin and vagina. Legs hurt and tingle. Depression. Hotflashes. Bad cramps back hurt. head hurt on and off. Stressed! Gained a lot of weight then lost it and barely eat. Crying so much. Joint pain along with bone pain. Stomach belly button area hurt. Under rub cages kinda hurt. And a feeling of getting pricked with a needle mostly in my legs and sometimes other area of the body. | I went on this hoping things would be great but no they suck this is not for me or my body. I barely eat or drink water. I got a on and off Uti which i never had. I'm paranoid and have so many panic attacks everyday. Cause something new will be going on with my body. I want it out my body so bad. Some people body can take this. My best friend cool all that happened to her is she spots and sleep more. But not my sensitive body. I dont if its the shot thats doing all This but my body cant take it. I cant wait for it to be over. So i can stop going to the doctor and spending all my money on that | F | 21 | 1 months every 3mon | 1/17/2016 | 1 | swollen glands | Burning sensation in face,and arms anxiety Feeling like i was poisoned | I told my doctor something was wrong because i lost my appetite and 14 lbs in a couple weeks..i feel worst than before he gave me the shot.. | F | 38 | 1 days 80mg | 1/5/2016 | 1 | Hives | When our daughter was in college and getting ready for her wedding she had unexplained hives. Went to doctors and the nurse gave her a kenalog injection not in the hip in case of side effect but in the arm. She had the side effect of muscle wasting at the injection site. Not good when you are about to get married and in a sleeveless dress. We visited the doctors office not to sue but to advise and work a solution out. We asked them to pay for what our insurance did not cover to have it fixed. They did, thank heavens. Our daughter had plastic surgery to repair. It fixed it and she has had no problems since. The plastic surgeon said sometimes it can recur even after surgery but it did not. That's been about 9 years ago. It was outpatient surgery. Steroid shots or Meds are Very risky. I'm sure they can help but can also hinder. Use your own judgement. We never found out the cause of her hives? Maybe nerves from upcoming wedding? Not sure. I would say be aware and proceed with extreme caution if you ever need to have an injection or need the medicine. | F | 21 | 1 days 60mg? | 12/15/2015 | 1 | L5 s1 lower back and arthritic hip. | My pain is much worse now than it was before I ever had the Injection | I would never Have another injection of depo-medrol or Kenalog | F | 65 | 2 days ? | 12/10/2015 | 1 | back pain | Insomnia, blood pressure elevated and racing heart. Going on now for two weeks | F | 54 | 1 days unknown | 12/4/2015 |