Methylprednisolone
Brand: Medrol
No boxed warning on the current FDA label.
- Caution
- Adrenal suppression with prolonged use; raises blood sugar and infection risk.
Common side effects
- Increased appetite
- Insomnia
- Mood changes
- Elevated blood sugar
- Fluid retention
Key interactions
- NSAIDs increase stomach ulcer risk
- May raise blood sugar with diabetes drugs
- Live vaccines should be avoided
Counseling points
- Take with food to reduce stomach upset
- Do not stop suddenly; follow the taper
- Report signs of infection
- May raise blood sugar; monitor if diabetic
- Take earlier in the day to reduce insomnia
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