Methylprednisolone User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Kathy
• July 9, 2019

MethylPREDNISolone Dose Pack (methylprednisolone) for Inflammatory Conditions "I injured my hip that caused severe pain apparently hip bursitis. Narcotics didn’t help and either did Motrin. Doctor prescribes 4mg dose pack and I started feeling better that day. Wish I had this when I fractured my back."

• pen
• August 15, 2009

Medrol Dosepak (methylprednisolone) for Osteoarthritis "Truly a quality of life improver. I can't thank my doctor enough for giving me this prescription when I have debilitating flare-ups. Just have to rest and not over-exert your joints when on this medicine. Let the swelling subside before returning to normal activities. For me, 2-3 days, and I feel great."

• Tom...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 10, 2017

MethylPREDNISolone Dose Pack (methylprednisolone) for Gout, Acute "My first experience with gout. Woke up with left foot pain, thought I got a spider bite while I slept. Quickly worsened where walking was very difficult. Called a foot and ankle specialist who got me in that day. He identified condition as gout prescribed MethylPREDNISolone Tablets 4mg dose pack. Instructed to take initial dose at once with my dinner meal. The pain, swelling, discomfort subsided quickly and by next morning little discomfort remained. Completed the course of medication over the six days but condition was resolved in two days. This medication worked very well for me."

• essie...
• July 8, 2010

MethylPREDNISolone Dose Pack (methylprednisolone) for Gout, Acute "I usually wait to take this drug in the hope that the gout pain will pass. I always regret not taking it right away. You feel relief in a couple of hours, and I have never had a side effect or stomach upset. For me, it works great. Sometimes though, the day after I take the last pill, my toe knuckle swells up again. I wait again to restart the dose."

• Solum...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 23, 2013

Solu-Medrol (methylprednisolone) for Inflammatory Conditions "I was diagnosed with acute laryngopharyngitis which inflamed my throat, tonsils, and mouth. My body didn't react to amoxicillin, so I spent a whole weekend in severe pain. Went to my doctor's office at 10 am on Monday, was hospitalized by 1 pm, received Solu-Medrol by 2 pm, and was pain-free by 7 pm. Over the course of three days, I was very moody, experienced stomach and chest pain, constipation, and couldn't sleep, but once discharged after 3 days of treatment, I was back to my old self within 48 hours. The side effects are bad, but the effects are heaven-sent for pain and inflammation. I have heard the same about Multiple Sclerosis and gout sufferers. God bless you all!"

• Kathy
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 25, 2014

Medrol Dosepak (methylprednisolone) for Asthma, acute "This is my first line of defense when my allergy induced asthma is out of control. Rescue inhalers have not worked for me; I cannot pull the medicine into my lungs when I am constricted. By day 2 of the dosepak, I have significant relief and can usually go off of routine nebulized bronchodilators within 6 days. Unfortunately, my doctors do not like to prescribe steroids 3-4 times/year as needed even though I have shown them it works for me."

• JJTJ
• October 21, 2015

For Inflammatory Conditions "I took this after extensive dental work I had on a tooth. The tooth seemed fine and it was determined either my jaw muscles (due to being open so long for the work) or the swelling of my gums were causing my extreme pain (for 5+ days). Advil was helping but once it wore off the pain would return and I was getting an upset stomach from so much advil. Was put on a 6 day medrol pack to see if it would reduce the swelling. After taking the first pill, the pain was gone. After I finished the pills, the severe pain has not come back. The side effects were pretty mild - just a bit of jumpiness and jitteriness - WAY more tolerable than the pain I had been in. I wanted to write a positive review because this medicine really helped me"

• Michele
• March 30, 2012

Medrol Dosepak (methylprednisolone) for Inflammatory Conditions "The product is an effective bullet as I tend to get pneumonia bi-annually due to a compromised immune system (Lupus). I have been diagnosed with Osteo-necrosis caused by the steroid usage. In addition, it tends to make me extremely jittery and anxious, extraordinarily dizzy, unable to focus, nauseous, and to have blurred vision. (These might be an allergic reaction to the product, but am unsure). It has saved me many a trip for an extensive stay in the hospital and feel comfortable stating that while I have multiple side effects, the benefit most certainly outweighs them."

• Onion
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• June 19, 2019

For Asthma, acute "I take this Medrol dose pack after chest colds/infection to help me with uncontrollable coughing spasms. My physician reminds me every time he prescribes it to start in the morning and continue with morning dose as the med can keep you awake at night. I do feel a bit energized after taking it and initially my blood sugar rises (pre-diabetes) but after the second dose my blood sugars return to a more normal range. Those are my only side effects. The Medrol pack is undeniably the best thing for my post infection chronic coughing and I would recommend it."

• DonnieT
• August 9, 2014

For Gout, Acute "Best thing ever invented. I had gout nine months ago and let it run the course for about two weeks. Almost killed me. I did All home remedies and everything you found on the net. This time I awoke and could not walk. I knew what was wrong. I hopped to the doctors office and he agreed and gave me the prescription for methylpredinsoline two hours after taking the pills I started feeling better. The next day no pain and I could walk. BEST MEDICINE EVER. THANK YOU WHOEVER FOUND THIS."

• Jimmy...
• December 14, 2016

For Inflammatory Conditions "You have to be self aware. Read the label. It tells you about pre existing conditions and interaction issues. Don't be ignorant have a history of this or that take the med and then complain the medication sucks. Children's aspirin can cause similar side effects if you have a condition that doesn't mix well with it. With that being said I took the 6 pills last night and haven't been able to stand up out of bed without a cane in over six weeks. I woke up this morning and I'm standing freely writing this review with no support. All be it my condition isn't from a sprain or twist or backache. It's from a yet to be determined inflammatory disease that has had me on crutches and canes for the past month and a half. be self aware."

• Sobpa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 13, 2020

Medrol Dosepak (methylprednisolone) for Inflammatory Conditions "I had severe pain in my back and after several scans and tests the only thing that was obvious was a herniated disc. I was released from the hospital with a Medrol Pak. I took it the next morning and in a couple of hours not only my back but my knee pain had disappeared. Within a couple of days the pain was history and has stayed that way. I did not have any side effects."

• Kelly
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 21, 2019

MethylPREDNISolone Dose Pack (methylprednisolone) for Osteoarthritis "Been on med for only 3 days and there is a noticeable decrease in the amount of pain and swelling I had prior to taking this med. I could barely walk after having an arthritic flare up in my knee. By the second day of taking this med, the pain decreased greatly and I was able to walk. I still had some pain, but not nearly as bad as it was. I still have 3 days to go. I'm hoping for even better news!"

• Amptt
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 9, 2023

Depo-Medrol (methylprednisolone) for Inflammatory Conditions "This medication causes me to be jittery, I can't sleep, have mood changes, have not been able to lose weight, be angry, fast heart rate, have blurry vision, can't think straight, and have high blood sugar. I have zero health conditions only an injured knee. This stuff is poison."

• Aryl
• September 28, 2013

Depo-Medrol (methylprednisolone) for Inflammatory Conditions "My hair is falling out. It's so hard to lose weight. I feel mentally a little off like constant irritation. I also feel a little lethargic. When I first got the shots I felt jittery for days. I'm having blurry vision. "

• wmstwn
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 24, 2017

For Inflammatory Conditions "I started having inflammation in both of my shoulders where I had a very hard time raising my arms to apply deodorant. I also had pain behind my knees where I could kneel but I could not sit on my heels as the pain from inflammation was so bad. I also had a hard time moving my wrists from inflammation. I also had pain on the sides of my hips evenly which was scary. I had tests done many times for R/A and Osteo and I was told that I did not have either one but something was causing inflammation which in turn caused pain and stiffness. After taking the first day of a 6-day 4 mg Medrol does pac, I felt 10X better. It was like a miracle drug with no negative side effects for me."

• Dnv
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 15, 2016

For Inflammatory Conditions "So I work at a hospital and am constantly on my feet, walking/running for 12+ hrs straight. Somehow I injured my foot and started limping by the end of my shifts. Went to the Dr on Friday and she gave me a packet... Its Monday morning and my foot feels a ton better. The swelling is almost gone completely. No side effects, no redness of the face, nothing... Give it a 10 for working great for me!"

• Nate
• April 8, 2020

For Allergic Rhinitis "Dr prescribed methylprednisolone for my sinus ear congestion. Ears in pain, popping eustachian tube and off and on sudden blocked sinus that seals shut and or reopens instantly. Clogged = severe ear pressure which creates my anxiety issues to go through the roof with panic. 1st day of prednisone I was expecting a nightmare after reading all the bad reviews. By my 4the pill on the first day I began feeling ear relief. By day 2 midday I had ZERO pain or pressure in my ear. I'm also type 2 diabetic. It did raise my sugars pretty significant so I got around that by eating absolutely zero carbs. No carbs whatsoever and it'll help keep the sugar spiking at bay for the most part. Day 3 felt great. No major anxiety issues except for some mild anxiety. No sleep issues. Doing great. Day 4 still okay. Day 5 I feel ear pressure returning. Sinus swelling beginning again. Day 6 last pill and by end of the day my ear pressure was back. Calling doctor tomorrow to see wtf I can do. I had no major issues."

• Infla...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 15, 2018

Medrol (methylprednisolone) for Inflammatory Conditions "I’ve been on 4mg of medrol once a day for over ten years. Nothing else gives me the relief I need to get through the day...I’ve weaned off a few times only to go back. I’m aware of all side affects and interactions but nothing else works for me. The day my Dr says I need to get off is the day I look for a new Dr. I have hypothyroidism and have been infected with Epstein Barr in my teens, both of which cause me wide spread inflammation in my soft tissue and joints all over my bodily. This is my miracle medication."

• Thebu...
• June 19, 2014

For Inflammatory Conditions "I was introduced to METHYLPREDNISOLONE after having a cervical diskectomy. I was in severe pain before and after surgery. Pain meds helped very little. However 7 days of this medicine gave me unbelievable relief and the pain meds began to work again. "

• Allergy...
• June 14, 2008

MethylPREDNISolone Dose Pack (methylprednisolone) for Allergic Rhinitis "This medication seems to help when I am having an extreme allergy attack. My doctor prescribed this to help with a bad sinus infection I had, and it worked well. I was feeling much better after the first day of pills."

• Kristy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 22, 2019

For Inflammatory Conditions "I was given this medicine for a severe sinus infection. 1st night couldn’t sleep, 2nd night wide awake maybe 3 hours of sleep. 3rd day stopped taking the bags under my eyes and dizzy felling is horrible. How fast can I get this out of my system."

• Guthrie
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 21, 2020

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I have been taking this medication for about 6 weeks. Prior to taking this I was unable to get out of bed by myself or even lift a cup of coffee because of a severe RA flare. I am 63, but feel like I’m 35 again. Energy is back, pain is gone, my mood has greatly improved. I have had no side effects,I even lost a few pounds, likely because I can be active again without pain. Life changer for me!"

• Enie
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 26, 2018

For Inflammatory Conditions "Inflammation all over my body, Multiple UTI, swelling mouth & tongue, 2 disk issues, in neck & right shoulder pain & numbness in hand & fingers. Just finishing the meds., today. I feel 90% better. Just hope it lasts."

• temkahn
• August 23, 2015

For Inflammatory Conditions "Back went out 3 weeks ago. Pain killers and anti inflame muscle relaxers did nothing. Went back to DR after 2 weeks, put me on methylprednisolone. First day I took 6 pills, back felt waaayyyy better by the end of the day. I feel 80%, and its day 2!"