Depo-medrol
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Pronounced: (meth-il-pred-NIS-oh-lone)
Side Effects
Stomach upset, headache, dizziness, menstrual period changes, trouble sleeping, or weight gain may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side...
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From Our Experts
6/23/08: Will a two-week course of medrol cause weight gain?
Full Question: Will a two-week course of medrol cause weight gain? I have been having increased headaches and my Dr. wants me to try a... Read more »
05/14/07 #10: Depo Provera and Migraine?
Full Question: I’m on the depo-provero shot (birth control) and ever since I got on it I have been having really bad headaches and I was... Read more »
What to Ask Your Osteoporosis Doctor
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From Our Sources
Medrol Asthma Meducation Uses and How to Use
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: METHYLPREDNISOLONE - ORAL Pronounced: (meth-il-pred-NIS-oh-lone) Uses This medication is used to treat various conditions such... Read more »
Depo-Provera May Cause Weak Bones
A study of women who received the so-called "birth-control shot" Depo-Provera has found that almost half the women had lost five percent of their... Read more »
Managing the Side Effects of Solu-Medrol
The Dreaded "IVSM" If you have multiple sclerosis, it just might be possible that you’ve also experienced the dreaded intravenous Solu-Medrol (IVSM). IVSM is a treatment which involves really high doses of glucocorticoid steroids,...
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