106 patient evaluations for Methylprednisolone

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Jun 28, 2007 (Started Feb 10, 2006)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for General health)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for walking difficult without aid)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (for Overall) (withdrawal effects, insomnia, anxious mood, racing heart feeling, restlessness (akathisia))
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 1 g Daily
Advice & Tips: get a prednisone chaser
Side effects: restlessness (akathisia), withdrawal effects, racing heart feeling, insomnia, anxious mood
  • 0 helpful marks

Feb 17, 2008 (Started Aug 13, 2007)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for balance problems)
  • Side effects
    Severe (for Overall) (insomnia, anxious mood, heartburn, thrush, restlessness (akathisia), heart rate low (bradycardia), low potassium (hypokalemia), increased appetite, elevated blood sugar (hyperglycemia))
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Very hard to take
Dosage: 1000 mg Daily
Side effects: elevated blood sugar (hyperglycemia), low potassium (hypokalemia), restlessness (akathisia), thrush, heart rate low (bradycardia), increased appetite, heartburn, insomnia, anxious mood
  • 0 helpful marks

Sep 2, 2008 (Started Jun 02, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for fatigue)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (for Overall) (increased appetite)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: 50 intl units One time
Advice & Tips: Don't be surprised to find yourself having an emotional breakdown the week you are taking this treatment.
Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: increased appetite
  • 0 helpful marks

Aug 21, 2008 (Started Jul 24, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for stiffness/spasticity)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (insomnia, anxious mood, restlessness (akathisia))
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Side effects: restlessness (akathisia), insomnia, insomnia, anxious mood, anxious mood

Jul 28, 2008 (Started Jul 24, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for stiffness/spasticity)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (insomnia, anxious mood, restlessness (akathisia))
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: restlessness (akathisia), insomnia, insomnia, anxious mood, anxious mood
  • 0 helpful marks

Aug 21, 2008 (Started Jun 10, 2005)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    Severe (for Overall) (weight gain, hair loss, change in taste, kidney damage, tooth problems)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Advice & Tips: I know alot of people aren't into this treatment, but it's done wonders for me in the past and I will continue with it if I need to.
Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: kidney damage, tooth problems, change in taste, weight gain, hair loss
  • 0 helpful marks

Aug 20, 2008 (Started Jul 11, 2004)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for stiffness/spasticity)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (weight gain, hair loss, sleeplessness, change in taste, eye problems, flushing)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Advice & Tips: Too much for too long is probably not good.
Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: sleeplessness, hair loss, flushing, change in taste, eye problems, weight gain

Sep 13, 2006 (Started Jul 11, 2004)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for stiffness/spasticity)
  • Side effects
    Severe (for Overall) (weight gain, hair loss, sleeplessness, change in taste, eye problems, flushing)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Very hard to take
Dosage: 2250 mg Monthly
Advice & Tips: This treatment probably should be taken in extreme moderation, just as my personal, non-professional opinion.
Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: sleeplessness, hair loss, flushing, change in taste, eye problems, weight gain
  • 0 helpful marks
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