Solu-Medrol User Reviews & Ratings

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

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!"

• Min...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 1, 2017

For Inflammatory Conditions "I have severe COPD that was exacerbated by bronchiolitis, which landed me in the hospital. It has really helped reduce the inflammation in my lungs, and I can finally breathe again. I am on a pretty high IV dose, but they are treating me well. It certainly has side effects. My gut is all pooched out, and I gained seven pounds in a week. Major bloat going on. Heartburn, too. It makes me a little hyper, and my skin is sensitive. I have a back/shoulder ache, but that could be the hospital bed. I hope the side effects go away when I am off of it, but at least I can breathe again."

• MS ...
• March 19, 2009

"I have multiple sclerosis and take Solu-Medrol through an intravenous infusion. I have taken it three times, and it seems to get rid of the symptoms, I get through my MS attacks very quickly. Sometimes it works right away (within hours), sometimes it takes the full 5-day treatment. Even if you do not immediately feel like the symptoms are getting better, it doesn't mean that the Solu-Medrol isn't working. It is, in fact, stopping the attack of the brain. The only thing that I do not like is the metallic taste you get in your mouth. Also, there is a really odd urine smell that comes out through your pores. My blood sugar levels go up when on Solu-Medrol, but the body usually corrects this."

• Anonymous
• January 4, 2010

For Gout, Acute "Sometimes takes several hours to work after being administered, but usually relief is dramatic. Best medication I have had to relieve the pain and swelling after an acute attack of gout without having a cortisone injection in the joint. The injection in the joint is very painful but works quicker, but IV treatment is the best route."

• rma...
• May 29, 2022

For Multiple Sclerosis "A very effective drug for stopping MS relapses. I have had about 7 courses of treatment (over approximately 20 years) consisting of infusion of 1 gram per day of Solu-Medrol for 3 consecutive days. Pretty brutal side effects: immediate metallic taste in mouth after commencing infusion; persistent agitation or feeling wired; difficulty sleeping; spikes blood sugar. All side effects disappear shortly after the conclusion of infusion therapy."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 5, 2018

For Asthma, acute "Helped tremendously. Was given as a daily injection (by IV) before bedtime during treatment of a severe episode of shortness of breath requiring hospitalization. Reduced need for daily inhalers and restored breathing capacity. Has been two weeks since last dose without any 'COPD flare' episodes. More effective than prednisone (pill) for long-term control of the condition."

• Dee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 12, 2025

For Immunosuppression "My comment is about Solu-Medrol 1000 mg given via IV for 3 days while hospitalized for bilateral pulmonary embolisms. The goal, get my platelets up over 100 so that I can start my blood thinner again. My platelets slowly increased. I noticed an immediate horrible taste in my mouth. The next day, feeling like I had pneumonia. I couldn’t breathe and felt worse than I have ever in my life. The second and third days, nervous, several panic attacks, tachycardia. I had headaches, exhausted. My vision is still blurry after several days. My left eye is droopy. I had 3 chest X-rays, no pneumonia. I have never taken over 60 mg of prednisone. This bronchitis that I feel was a result of the immunosuppressant has really put me down and made me depressed. I’m at home on 60 mg daily, no energy."

• SLE...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 21, 2017

For Immunosuppression "I have had repeated Solu-Medrol success for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). If given enough the first time, it doesn't need to be repeated, and I can have had remissions lasting for 18 months to over 2 years, living a normal, productive life. The drug is not used enough for this disease unless SLE is life-threatening. This drug should be used more to prevent life-threatening SLE issues."

• Sue...
• September 29, 2015

For Inflammatory Conditions "I have had to be on this medicine 2 to three times a year for the last three years. I wish I was able to give it to myself instead of being admitted every time. Not sure if insurance covers it, but it would be worth looking into."

• Cut...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 1, 2022

For Inflammatory Conditions "I was rx'd Solu-Medrol for MS numerous times, worked great every time until they gave me straight saline solution because steroids worked too well and were cheap, and they needed to test the new untested and extremely expensive DMDs (disease-modifying drugs) for MS on me because I have the chronic type, but they are all designed to limit relapses, and they claimed they needed to see if it slowed progression. And since my first neurologist refused to prescribe it for me anymore, no neurologist will even consider it. Every time it was administered, I felt like Popeye after he ate a can of spinach, and I would get the typical side effects: acne, water retention, endless appetite, etc. After all the DMDs started hitting the market, suddenly the Solu-Medrol had absolutely no effect whatsoever. It felt as effective as pure water, with all of the side effects of pure water."

• Bab...
• January 23, 2010

For Asthma "My asthma attack and fever of 102.6 started suddenly on 1/18/2010. I went to my pulmonary doctor on 1/19. I received a Solu-Medrol dosapak. The first day's dose is the heaviest. I took it as directed. I had taken 2 doses on the second day when I developed severe chest pains. I returned to my doctor and was admitted to the hospital for a cardiac work-up. Within 24 hours of tests, I was discharged. I never had any more chest pain after stopping the medicine. I must have developed a sensitivity last May when I had pneumonia for 16 days in the hospital. My body is very sensitive to medicines. I liked Solu-Medrol. Maybe I have to take it with Benadryl. I don't know until I speak with my doctor on my return visit."

• HLA...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 15, 2018

For Asthma, acute "Miracle for acute asthma attack"

• Sop...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 11, 2018

For Inflammatory Conditions "Given 1 gm/day for 3 days intravenously for MS flare. Symptoms relieved quickly. 3 hrs of sleep per 24 hr period, strange metallic taste. All with it, though."

• Ste...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 7, 2019

For Asthma, acute "This medicine helped my asthmatic flare-up and breathing. The site where the injection was done was painful. The results of this medicine were a blessing of relief!"

• meh...
• January 29, 2015

For Asthma "Great working medication."

• Ree...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 23, 2021

For Allergic Rhinitis "Used it for a rash (allergies). Having pretty bad joint/muscle aches. Hope it passes soon."