How do members experience Methylprednisolone?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Systemic lupus erythematosus 1,444 14
Multiple sclerosis 609 360
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 142
Moderate 300
Mild 271
None 213

Member evaluations

conosinlupus

evaluated on Nov 08, 2011

  • Perceived effectiveness for systemic lupus erythematosus: Major
  • Side effects: Mild

survivrgrl

evaluated on Jan 06, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for relapse MS (exacerbation): None
  • Side effects: Mild

Bluesman

evaluated on Sep 12, 2011

  • Perceived effectiveness for Prevent organ rejection: Can't tell
  • Side effects: None