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Read user comments about the side effects, benefits, and effectiveness of Solu-Medrol IV.

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28 Total User Reviews

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Condition: Multiple Sclerosis
5/9/2013 1:24:31 PM

Reviewer: 55-64 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 4

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 4

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 4

Comment:
It worked great, the only problem was I had a hard time slpeeing.

Condition: Multiple Sclerosis
11/3/2012 11:34:39 AM

Reviewer: 55-64 Female (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 1

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 4

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 1

Comment:
no effect

Condition: Multiple Sclerosis
7/29/2012 11:49:00 AM

Reviewer: mac963@charter.net, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 2

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 3

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 3

Comment:
The treatments were not difficult. The side effects have been very difficult.Very low blood pressure, weakness & fatigue. How long do these last?

Condition: Multiple Sclerosis
7/10/2012 8:33:44 PM

Reviewer: beebop55, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 5

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 4

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 5

Comment:
Solu-Medrol has been very effective in treating my ms relapses. My neurologist has also used it as a monthly pulse to prevent relapses which has also been effective. I'm am currently recovering from a relapse and used a 3 day treatment of 1000 mg of Solu-Medrol which seems to have quickly brought my symptoms under control. Because of frequent relapses - 3 in the past 6 months my neurologist has re ... Show Full Comment

Condition: Multiple Sclerosis
1/12/2012 4:20:21 PM

Reviewer: 35-44 Female (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 2

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 4

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 1

Comment:
I avoid this medication at all costs. The only reason I will take it is if I risk being on my back for several weeks. I have too many of the side effects and the medicine doesn't seem to work so well for me. I understand people think this is a great medicine, but for me it has only been a disappointment.

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