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 402 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

jrod005

evaluated on May 04, 2011

  • Perceived effectiveness for relapse MS (exacerbation): Can't tell
  • Side effects: Mild

Nsanity

evaluated on Apr 19, 2011

  • Perceived effectiveness for multiple sclerosis: Major
  • Side effects: Moderate

lillylover

evaluated on Dec 21, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for multiple sclerosis: Moderate
  • Side effects: Severe