Medrol Dosepak Side Effects WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Medrol Dosepak Side Effects
As with most medications, there is a risk of side effects associated with the use of Medrol Dosepak (methylprednisolone). The most common side effects include insomnia, headaches, nausea, dry skin, acne, and mood swings. More serious side effects that should be reported include bloody stools, weight gain, convulsions, chest pain, shortness of breath, and pancreatitis.1 For a complete list of side effects, see the following links below.
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- Overdose symptoms associated with the use of Medrol Dosepak include easy bruising, increase in facial hair, impotence, menstrual problems, and thinning of the skin.1
- Medrol Dosepak can weaken the immune system, increasing the chance of certain infections.1
- Medrol Dosepak is a prescription medication used to treat inflammation associated with certain conditions such as asthma and arthritis. It is also used to help in the treatment of certain cancers.2
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Cerner Multum (via Drugs.com): Medrol Dosepak (Methylprednisolone) Side Effects
- ↑ Chemo Care: Medrol
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- Last update: Nov. 24, 2009
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