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52 People found this comment helpful

I had what I though was a serious sinus infection for 5 days before starting this drug. My doctor decided that I probably had very inflamed sinuses rather than an infection and opted to try this steroid instead of antibiotics. It took less than a day to start getting relief and by the second day my swelling had disappeared. I would absolutely take this again for any kind of inflammation symptoms....

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8 People found this comment helpful

The dosage and use of the dispensing packet are great. The first day taking 6 pills and the night sweats that followed was a bummer. After 3 days on the medicine the metalic taste left in my mouth all day long is almost unbearable. The only positive about the drug is its despensing packet is fool proof. Other than that it has to be some ones idea of a cruel joke.

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Gene68 | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/1/2024
Condition: Inflammation of the Tendon
Overall rating 5.0
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I developed pain in middle finger and trigger finger. The surgery for trigger finger seemed to have gone fine, but remained with sharp pain and extreme stiffness in middle finger and at base. This my third medrol dose pack and works great taking away pain, but still have some stiffness. Not sure how often I can take this medication and will ask my doctor at next visit.

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allergic! | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/2/2024
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.0
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I was given one round of this medication for back pain and suffered an allergic reaction that caused me to go into liver failure. The written detailed materials given to me with the medication did explain this could be a very rare side effect but unfortunately you don't really always know you are allergic to a medication until it's too late. I am surviving but over a year later my liver is still injured. Just wanted to make people aware that even the very rare effects do happen to somebody. :(

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Sb | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/25/2023
Condition: Skin Condition
Overall rating 5.0
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Calmed down allergic immune response

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Neo | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/23/2023
Condition: Muscle Pain and Stiffness in Shoulder, Neck and Pelvis
Overall rating 4.3
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Works great... But gives me severe anxiety and chills and sweats. I only take these packs in severe pain. I've had my c4 to c7 fused in neck. But the medication works even though they side effects suck. And I get very angry quickly.

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Krae | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/12/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.0
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This medication completely changed my mood, like I was angry or acting erratic. My boyfriend said I was the devil all the sudden! It was not a good feeling! I felt confused!

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Amy | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/12/2023
Condition: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Overall rating 4.0
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I know this medicine is effective in lessening or completely alleviating a lupus flare. I’ve also used it when my lungs have inflamed and asthma beck’s unbearable, and the relief was very fast- less than 25 hours. However, with any steroid… you have to take the good with the bad. For me, the sweating, insomnia, and-worst of all-mood swings, are just something that I need to trade for relief of things that take me out of my life. I always hope to not need it.. but if I need it, it does work. Such is life. Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/2/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I wanted to write a review because I seriously scared myself reading all the negative reviews I almost did not take this. And I know there are others out there like me. I have not had any side effects, as I would not consider extra energy a side effect. I took the 6 day pack for hip, leg, knee and foot pain (most likely sciatica) and for a rash that developed after the swimming pool. I am an anxious person so the fear of side effects is tremendous! I know I shouldn't read reviews because everyone has a different experience but I just can't help it and its good to be prepared. I am so glad I took this medicine it worked wonderful for me. I am pain and rash free. The only other medicine I am take it clonazepam and metformin ER no interactions. Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 13-18 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/19/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.0
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Worked well for headaches, but made joint pain worse for me. Not sure why no steroid is helping my joints.

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Cari360 | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/22/2022
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.0
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I'm on day two of this medication that was prescribed to me by my dentist after having some swelling and irritation from two root canals. The swelling in my lymph nodes has gone down and the pressure in my ear is gone but I'm noticing shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat and a headache. I also have more anxiety than ever before. I'm stopping the medication. These side effects are extremely noticeable and although I'm getting relief from the medication, it's not worth the risk of damaging my heart. Read More Read Less

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Mr.E | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/30/2022
Condition: Muscle Pain and Stiffness in Shoulder, Neck and Pelvis
Overall rating 2.7
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Had a bulging disk in my neck and the steroid pak didn't help.

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Holly | 25-34 | Nonbinary | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/7/2022
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.7
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I was prescribed the medrol dose pack (6 day taper) to take down the inflammation in a chronic sinus infection I've had so that my sinuses could heal. I skipped the last two doses (about 8mg together) after I noticed the drug was making me prone to panic attacks. Often those attacks would wake me up in the middle of the night with a fear of death. The insomnia and anxiety warnings from your Drs might seem less serious than other side effects you'll read about regarding long term use but definitely take care of yourself while you're on this drug. Because panic attacks have very similar symptoms to heart attacks 24hr nurse lines will encourage you to get care immediately. I visited the emergency room so wired I felt like I was going to throw up, pass out, with heart pinching and they said my vitals were fine. Obviously that could mean different things for different people -- I don't bring this up to diminish that -- I only bring this up because the physical effects of anxiety (through panic attacks & in general) can be very real. Visiting urgent care and talking to my therapist was really helpful for me in managing my side effects. My urgent care doctor told me that the most common complaint they hear about the drug is panic attacks. For some people who tend towards depression it can lift them up like drinking coffee or something. For others like me who tend towards anxiety it tips us over the edge. Apparently steroids like these used to be prescribed pretty liberally as an anti-inflammatory before "non-steroidal" anti-inflammatories like Ibuprofen were invented. The most helpful tool I learned from my therapist is called "tapping" -- a technique where you rhythmically tap pressure points on your body to help you get your breathing / body under control. It helped me a lot once I understood that what I was experiencing was panic attacks. About a week after stopping I'm basically back to my usual brain. I've noticed a slight improvement in my sinus pain since taking the drug. My sinuses flushed for a few days like crazy which was awesome. Now I'm back to a sort of dull pain. I'd probably have a better sense of whether this worked or not if I'd completed the taper as prescribed. I'm confident this drug helps some people but I think if I were going to take it again I would: A. Start on a weekday for better access to my pharmacist / doctor to ask questions. B. Find good tools for managing my anxiety (Tapping, Breathing, +). C. Read less about side effects. (Most of the severe side effects are for people who take steroids like this longer term)Read More Read Less

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Chronic spinal | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/22/2022
Condition: Rheumatic Disease causing Pain & Stiffness in Backbone
Overall rating 4.0
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Lumbar disk flattening and arthritis, thoracic vertbrea injury. Chronic condition causing intense pain periodically over many years. 6 day oak had resolved chronic pain several times with minimal side effects (dizziness, night alertness). I just starting a second dose this time. Hoping tof a full recovery.

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.... | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/20/2022
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I feel bad for the people who have experienced such bad side effects. It's always worked for me. This time I'm taking it for arthritis in my lumbar spine. It's taken a couple of days but it's really working for me now. No anxiety, no sleeplessness, no tummy ache, no headache. And the pain is down by about 80%.

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Bob | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/27/2021
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.7
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Was on this twice back to back after sinus surgery. My anxiety was horrible, panic attacks, still have a horrible migraine now. Caused my blood pressure to still be high. Worst indigestion ever. Triggered my vertigo. Would never touch this stuff again ever.

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SallyThatGirl | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/15/2021
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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This stuff should be pumped into the drinking water supply

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Freddiej | 65-74 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/16/2020
Condition: Crohn's Disease
Overall rating 5.0
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My reason was not listed but have had crohns but my doctor prescribed the pill pak for headaches. I was getting headache once/twice daily about right eye and temple area, had testing, CT scans and other testing done, my doctor sent me to neuroloogist and prescribed this pill pak and it worked GREAT, my headaches have stopped and very thankful. They would last 1-3 hours and asprins was the only think that would resolve the headaches then at times they would start all over again it was scary. If I had to live like that I was ready to call it quits but thank God I found this doctor who once I defined my symptons it was presto she said I know what will resolve your headache issues and the rest is history, my headaches are gone and even think that it helped my joints in my feet such as toes, and hands anyway had no side effects of any kind and headache free.Read More Read Less

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marty | 75 or over | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/11/2019
Condition: Rash
Overall rating 1.0
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Took Medrol for rash.I am 82 years old reaction was terrible stopped after day 2. Could not sleep, heart raced, blood pressure way up sick to stomach, still have some rash would never take this again ever.Dizzy body tingling .

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Stephenb149 | 45-54 | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
4/14/2019
Condition: Inflammation of the Nose due to an Allergy
Overall rating 2.7
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Horrible anxiety, insomnia, headache, body aches, upset stomach. I have been on this drug several times for severe infection of my sinus'and ears... The side effects are ALWAYS horrible. Would not recommend using it unless you have no other choice.

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kitty b | 45-54 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/30/2018
Condition: Inflammation of the Tendon
Overall rating 5.0
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I promised myself I would write a review after reading reviews and getting so anxious about this med. The people who tend to post are people who for some reason have a hard time and are convinced it is the med. They post that they couldn't sleep for days or had a psychotic breakdown or something equally disturbing. The fact is that these people readily admit they are taking other meds and are really sick, so how do they know what really caused their problems? They need to stop and think before unloading their numerous problems on the web. This med worked great for me (6-day dose pack). I was so anxious the night before taking it and the first night that I was the reason I didn't sleep well, not the med. It significantly reduced the pain and the injury has almost completely healed. I actually felt energetic and enthusiastic while taking it. It did more than two trigger point injections, heating pads, and icing. I am a very anxious person and was convinced it was going to keep me awake and wreak all kinds of havoc, and it simply did not. I can't make any guarantees, all I can say is take the reviews with a grain of salt. Read between the lines. And, remember, it will be out of your system 5.5 days on average after you take it. It might be worth an annoying side effect or two. Read More Read Less

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Docia | 65-74 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/16/2018
Condition: Disease in which Body has Immune Response Against Itself
Overall rating 5.0
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Taking this for flares of Lupus/Sjogren's/Inflammatory arthritis. I have zero negative side effects. As far as I'm concerned it's a wonder drug and I feel improvement after the first day. The blister pack is easy to use. This is the 3rd time I've been prescribed this and it's worked like a champ every time. Highly recommend.

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