Medrol Dosepak and Sweating: What Users Say

• 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?"

• You...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 23, 2018

For Allergic Rhinitis "I took this for one day only and experienced far worse symptoms. My heart was racing the entire night; I felt like I was having a heart attack. I had severe anxiety; I was sweaty, yet had the chills. I slept maybe 1 hour the entire night and tossed and turned hundreds of times. I felt sick to my stomach with overbearing nausea. I experienced abdominal pain the next day. I am discontinuing taking this. I would not recommend it to anyone."

• 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."

• Mat...
• April 27, 2017

For Allergic Rhinitis "Pros: Day one, I was able to breathe again, and the drainage/stuffiness went away. An added bonus is some recurring acne on the back of my head went away. Cons: severe abdominal pain, sweating, and racing heart. I slept maybe 30 minutes that night."

• Cai...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 13, 2025

"I felt better, but the side effects were terrible. Couldn’t sleep at night, tossed and turned. Sweaty but cold. Body aches. Doctor said they were just side effects and to stick it out. I will never take this again."