How do members experience Methylprednisolone?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Systemic lupus erythematosus 1,445 15
Multiple sclerosis 609 361
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 403 7
Prevent organ rejection 220 18
Optic neuritis 92 28

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Insomnia 78
Metallic taste in mouth 71
Weight gain 61
Increased appetite 46
Change in taste 39
Headaches 39

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 143
Moderate 301
Mild 270
None 213

Member evaluations

im2yy

evaluated on May 25, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for relapse MS (exacerbation): Moderate
  • Side effects: Severe

Lady Gazelle

evaluated on May 31, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for reduce swelling in left elbow and tenosynovitis in both thumbs: Major
  • Side effects: None

95407

evaluated on Jul 18, 2009

  • Perceived effectiveness for numbness and tingling with pins and needles: Slight
  • Side effects: None