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    Read user comments about the side effects, benefits, and effectiveness of Methylprednisone oral.

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    Condition: Other
    12/17/2019 9:20:54 AM

    Reviewer: clc, 55-64 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 4

    Comment:
    Given Rx for hip bursitis; very effective for pain and nerve tingling with minimal side effects.

    Condition: Other
    10/3/2016 5:06:59 PM

    Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    I have taken this 3 times over the past year for Cervical spondylosis in my neck. It is a miracle drug. It eased the pain without any other pain medications. I use the 6 pack and it is so easy to use.

    Condition: Other
    12/31/2014 1:05:48 PM

    Reviewer: Ben, 25-34 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    I was given Methylprednisone along with Demerol and Phenergan so I'm not completely sure if it was a combination of medications or the Methylprednisone that made it work so good. I had a stuck kidney stone, pneumonia and a Medtronic Reveal XT heart monitor installed all at the same time and had 2 surgeries within a few weeks. Once I took the Methylprednisone I felt like I could breathe again ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Other
    11/14/2012 8:41:04 AM

    Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 2

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 3

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    i had to take it for migraines..did not work at all!!

    Condition: Other
    3/16/2010 10:43:19 AM

    Reviewer: Frank, 55-64 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 4

    Comment:
    I am taking this medication for a herniated disc in my lower back, L4-L5. This incident has caused extreme pain to my back with pain radiation down my left leg. After one day of starting a Medrol Pack the pain is almost nil. My only complainant is difficulty sleeping. I have used this medication before approx. 3 years ago for a similar back injury and I also experienced profound positive effec ... Show Full Comment

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