Medrol Dosepak and Back Pain: What Users Say

• pai...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 14, 2013

For Inflammatory Conditions "I had extreme fatigue with back pain, headache, and nausea for 3-4 weeks. I couldn't sleep but was tired all the time. After 2-3 days of taking the 6-day Dosepak, I felt 80% better. I was still a little fatigued, and my back still hurt some, but I truly felt 80% better. I am starting day 4 tomorrow and hope to continue on this path as life has been absolutely miserable the last few weeks."

• Kel...
• September 22, 2020

For Inflammatory Conditions "I was experiencing unusual headaches, and I was prescribed Medrol 6 pack for inflammation. Day 1 - I took all 6 together because I got them in the evening. I felt a little heartburn and slept for 2 hours that night. Day 2 - After every dose, I experienced discomfort in my stomach, heartburn, backaches, couldn’t sleep that night, and sweating. Day 3 - The heartburn continued, my headaches were overwhelming, my chest was hurting with burning sensations, dizziness, overly energized, and backaches. So I went to the ER, they told me to stop taking the methylprednisolone medication due to the side effects. Now I’m back to square one with the headaches and side effects from this bad experience with Medrol. How long do these side effects last? Anyone knows?"

• Chr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 23, 2017

For Inflammatory Conditions "Took Medrol Dosepak like prescribed. Side effects are a shock, it gave me jitters and tremors. Made me feel like I was having a heart attack. Mild headaches and slight abdominal pain, back pain. This medicine is a total crock. It actually made the pain I had even worse with its own little twist, it gave my left arm chills and sweats, very clammy. Plus, there is a possibility of withdrawals. I'm 20, that's the last thing I need."