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 142
Moderate 301
Mild 270
None 212

Member evaluations

dig

evaluated on Jul 23, 2010

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

Raineyhayward

evaluated on Nov 21, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for transplant rejection prevention: Moderate
  • Side effects: Moderate

Ellaj35

evaluated on Aug 19, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for inflammation: None
  • Side effects: Mild