How do members experience Solu-Medrol?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Multiple sclerosis 135 54
Stiffness/spasticity 19 4
Numbness and tingling with pins and needles 10 2
Optic nerve inflammation (optic neuritis) 10 5
Fatigue 8 6

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Insomnia 27
Anxious mood 15
Increased appetite 15
Restlessness (akathisia) 15
Heartburn 12
Elevated blood sugar (hyperglycemia) 8

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 21
Moderate 46
Mild 39
None 27

Member evaluations

Lukasz

evaluated on Sep 22, 2015

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

dre90555

evaluated on Dec 31, 2011

  • Perceived effectiveness for multiple sclerosis: Can't tell
  • Side effects: Severe

snwbnny

evaluated on Apr 11, 2011

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