112 patient evaluations for Methylprednisolone
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Mar 30, 2016 (Started Feb 17, 2010)
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EffectivenessCan’t tell (for Relapse MS (exacerbation))
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Side effectsMild (Increased insomnia, Overall weakness)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenSomewhat hard to take
Advice & Tips:
3 days of infusions for MS hugs and numbness. Last infusion was April 1, 2016. Numbness already improved. Weak and tired. Very hungry.
Feb 17, 2010 (Started Feb 17, 2010)
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EffectivenessMajor (for Relapse MS (exacerbation))
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Side effectsMild (Increased insomnia)
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AdherenceNever taken as prescribed
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BurdenA little hard to take
Dosage:
120 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
I was 3 days of IV infusion for "hug" spasms that didn't respond to medication. It did help, gradually but I felt awful by the 3rd treatment and it was difficult to work full time while undergoing this treatment.
- 0 helpful marks
Nov 15, 2015 (Started Nov 15, 2015)
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EffectivenessModerate (for Cervical dystonia (torticollis))
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Side effectsMild (Unrefreshing or poor sleep)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
As needed
Advice & Tips:
Eat while taking. Just don't eat too much.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
- 0 helpful marks
Oct 9, 2015 (Started Oct 08, 2015)
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EffectivenessSlight (for Stiffness in neck)
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EffectivenessSlight (for Neck pain)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenA little hard to take
Dosage:
8 mg
Four times daily
Cost:
< $25 monthly
- 0 helpful marks
Sep 22, 2015 (Started Sep 17, 2015)
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EffectivenessMajor (for Relapse MS (exacerbation))
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Side effectsModerate
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
5 mg
Daily
- 0 helpful marks
Mar 7, 2015 (Started Mar 03, 2015)
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EffectivenessModerate (for Relapse MS (exacerbation))
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Side effectsMild (Elevated blood sugar (hyperglycemia), Happiness)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
1000 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
So, I had to be taken to the local infusion center every day around noon (1.5 miles). I had them give me a new iv each time so as to not deal with anything outside of the hospital. It was a relatively pleasant experience. The first infusion caused me to become slightly more more upbeat than is typical for a short time. You know, the feeling when you are just a little bit high. I should also note that it cause surprisingly high blood sugar levels for several hours after each infusion, but the doctors never noticed since the only ran tests before each infusion. Also it cost $3300, but I had already met my deductible so it was free.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
- 0 helpful marks
Dec 21, 2014 (Started Dec 16, 2014)
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EffectivenessModerate (for Flu virus (influenza))
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Side effectsModerate (Insomnia agitation)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
4 mg
Four times daily
Cost:
$50-99 monthly
- 0 helpful marks
Nov 7, 2014 (Started Apr 01, 2011)
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EffectivenessMajor (for Multiple Sclerosis)
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Side effectsModerate (Metallic taste in mouth, Muscle and joint pain, Sunburn like skin pain, Burning sensation in skin, Fatigue)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenA little hard to take
Dosage:
1 g
Daily
Side effects:
Metallic taste in mouth, Burning sensation in skin, Fatigue, Muscle and joint pain, Sunburn like skin pain
Apr 24, 2011 (Started Apr 01, 2011)
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EffectivenessModerate (for Multiple Sclerosis)
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Side effectsModerate (Metallic taste in mouth, Muscle and joint pain, Burning sensation in skin, Fatigue)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenA little hard to take
Dosage:
1 g
Daily
Side effects:
Metallic taste in mouth, Burning sensation in skin, Fatigue, Muscle and joint pain, Sunburn like skin pain
Apr 3, 2011 (Started Apr 01, 2011)
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EffectivenessMajor (for Multiple Sclerosis)
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Side effectsMild (Metallic taste in mouth, Muscle and joint pain, Burning sensation in skin, Fatigue)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenA little hard to take
Dosage:
1 g
Daily
Side effects:
Metallic taste in mouth, Burning sensation in skin, Fatigue, Muscle and joint pain, Sunburn like skin pain
Apr 1, 2011 (Started Apr 01, 2011)
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EffectivenessMajor (for Multiple Sclerosis)
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Side effectsModerate (Metallic taste in mouth, Muscle and joint pain, Fatigue)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenA little hard to take
Dosage:
1 g
Daily
Advice & Tips:
Not pleasant while taking it but it definately helped with my MS flare up. Side effects were pain, metallic taste in mouth, fatigue, and after treatment I had skin pain for a few days.
Side effects:
Metallic taste in mouth, Burning sensation in skin, Fatigue, Muscle and joint pain, Sunburn like skin pain
- 1 helpful mark
Oct 17, 2014 (Started Dec 31, 2013)
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EffectivenessSlight (for Bronchitis)
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EffectivenessNone (for Tendinitis)
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EffectivenessSlight (for Pneumonia with pleurisy)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Cost:
$50-99 monthly
Oct 7, 2014 (Started Dec 31, 2013)
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EffectivenessModerate (for Bronchitis)
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EffectivenessSlight (for Tendinitis)
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Side effectsModerate (Insomnia)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Cost:
$50-99 monthly
Jan 3, 2014 (Started Dec 31, 2013)
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EffectivenessModerate (for Bronchitis)
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Side effectsMild (Insomnia)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
12 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
take it
Cost:
< $25 monthly
- 0 helpful marks
Jun 13, 2014 (Started Jun 11, 2014)
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EffectivenessCan’t tell (for Relapse MS (exacerbation))
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Side effectsMild (Dizziness (vertigo))
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenSomewhat hard to take
Dosage:
1000 mg
Daily
- 0 helpful marks
Dec 24, 2013 (Started Oct 08, 2010)
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EffectivenessSlight (for Relapse MS (exacerbation))
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Side effectsModerate (Bad taste in mouth, Swelling)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenSomewhat hard to take
Dosage:
1 hr
Daily
- 0 helpful marks
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