43 patient evaluations for Solu-Medrol Infusion

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Dec 17, 2008 (Started Dec 15, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for optic nerve inflammation (optic neuritis))
  • Side effects
    Moderate (for Overall) (facial swelling/puffiness, loss of energy, sleepiness, thirst, swelling in hands, flushing)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: 1 g Daily
Advice & Tips: This is the first time I've been treated for ON with IV Solumedrol. By yesterday evening, my eye pain was gone and my vision had cleared, and so far today the symptoms have not returned.
Side effects: facial swelling/puffiness, sleepiness, thirst, swelling in hands, loss of energy, flushing
  • 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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