Chronic Conditions

Methylprednisolone

Generic For Medrol Dosepack

starting at $29.99

Methylprednisolone is an oral steroid used to treat inflammation or pain caused by acute flares of arthritis, gout, and lupus. It is also used to treat allergic-type reactions such as seasonal allergies, asthma, skin rashes and itching by suppressing the immune system.

Used to treat inflammation, itching, severe allergies and lung or breathing problems (e.g. asthma)

Taken as a 6-day taper starting with 6 tablets on day 1 and decreasing by 1 tablet each day

Best taken with food or milk to reduce stomach upset

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Methylprednisolone

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Methylprednisolone

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Am 18 years or older
Have not had a hypersensitivity reaction to methylprednisolone, other corticosteroids (e.g. prednisone) or any component of its formulation
Do not have a systemic fungal infection or sepsis
Am taking this medication as indicated for inflammation for the intended duration of 6 days
I understand that long-term use of methylprednisolone at immunosuppressive doses could result in adrenal suppression, Cushing syndrome (fluid retention, weight gain), risk for infections (including Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia, herpes zoster, and tuberculosis), osteoporosis, and delayed wound healing
Do not have a history of heart failure or myocardial infarction (heart attack) and I understand methylprednisolone can worsen high blood pressure and heart failure
Do not have a history of seizure disorder
Do not have liver (hepatic) or kidney (renal) impairment
Do not have a history of optic neuritis or ocular herpes simplex
Do not have myasthenia gravis, osteoporosis, or systemic sclerosis
Do not have any of the following GI diseases: diverticulitis, fresh intestinal anastomoses, peptic ulcer disease, ulcerative colitis, abscess or other pyogenic (pus-producing) infections
Am not pregnant or breastfeeding
Understand methylprednisolone may cause high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) in patients with and without a history of diabetes and certain conditions may increase risk (e.g., transplant, cancer and chronic rheumatologic conditions)
Understand that older adults are more susceptible to behavioral side effects (e.g., confusion, hallucinations, mania, agitation, depression, anxiety)
understand this is not a comprehensive list of precautions, risks, side effects, or details about taking this medication
understand that only major drug interactions are listed and have not been reviewed against the other medications, supplements, or herbal products I may be taking unless also filled by TelyRx

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Side Effects

Side effects may include trouble sleeping, mood changes, irritability, GI upset, fluid retention, headache, high blood sugar, blurred vision, dizziness and increased sweating.
Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer

This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take this medicine or any other medicine. Only a healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for you. TelyRx does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a limited summary of general information about the medicine’s uses from the patient education materials and is not intended to be comprehensive. This limited summary does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to this medicine. This information is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment and does not replace information you may receive from your healthcare provider. For a more detailed summary of information about the risks and benefits of using this medicine, please review the entire patient education information you receive with the medication.