Methylpred DP and methylpred

Being weaned from Methylpred, for the third time in 1 1/2 yrs. VERY bad side effects from losing weight, to siezures, thin skin,lots of bruising, mood swings, depression, anxiety, shaking. Now that I have been decreased once more, from 42mg daily, to 12 mg, my stomach is enlarging by the day! My body and face are thin, (size 4) however, my waist is now 35" and my lower abdomen is 39". I am totally uncomfortable. I work out daily, watch my caloric intake, but each day my clothes get tighter. Any ideas? Is this normal. Can I hope to get my flat stomach? I was placed on mega doses of steroids, when it was rhought I had Polymyositis. Had leg biopsy---inconclusive, however, steroids seemed to lower CPK numbers after several months. Now Neurologist believes steroids are causing numbers to raise, and weaken my muscles. Yuck! Thanks for any help JN

Is frequent urination a side effect of methylpred?

I have just finished my first day of taking Methylpred. So far
so good. I just want to know if it will cure a really bad case
of poison ivy/poison sumac and how long does it usually take.

I had a severe allergic reaction to a Sulfa drug that I was taking to prevent infection . I had a skin cancer removed from my nose. As a precaution I was given Sulfa. I became very ill. I ran a high fever ( 103) . The Doctor said it was not from the Sulfa drug. Advised to go to Primary Care Dr to check for a Virus ( flu) . I ended up in the Emergencey Room at the Hospital the same day . By then I had broken out in a red rash all over my body. They immediateky asked if I was on Sulfa drug. I was given a steroid shot for the rash & tylenol for fever ;also prescription for Methylpred. It worked great. Now, after 2 months, I believe I am having side effects from the Methylpred. The instructions were to stay out of the sun whild taking Methylpred and for a while after the 6 days. It has been 2 months . When I get in the sun I break out in a rash that feels, looks & acts like a sunburn. I even peeled. I am 78 yrs old. I do not normally take drugs, so I had no idea I would be allergic to anything. The Pharmacy Dr. does not believe this side effect could last 2 months. What do you think? Ed

This is the second time I've had to take the Methylpred pack for six days. The first time was a year ago to relieve the swelling and pain from a broken foot. The only side affect I experienced at that time was extreme euphoria, then I went to the opposite extreme and wanted to sleep.

This time I'm taking the pack for arthritis in the same foot. I had to take 6 tablets in a period of 4 hours because I got it so late in the day. I had a horrible headache all night. Do NOT take this med with Naproxin (Aleve). I had the worst shakes I've ever had, racing heart and could not sleep. I checked with the pharmicist today and he said to take tylenol. I'm also experiencing the extreme mood changes, burning eyes, flushed face, and constipation. However, the pain and swelling in my foot has been aleviated. I'm not sure the side affects have been worth it though. There has to be a more natural way to treat this than by a medicine that causes this many side affects.

I'm on day 3 of Methylpred 4mg prescribed over the phone for bad hives. Helped some with hives but not complete relief of itching and welts. Day 3 came with a headache, light-headedness and mild chest pain. I'm not taking tonight's dose and am seeing my doctor tomorrow.

Went on a 6 day dose of methylpred to stop a 16 day migraine. (worked on 4th day) Side effects: cleared a 45 yr problem with eczema that NO ONE had cleared before! I have energy like I had at 25, I am an arithric 52 year old.
A problem I had with itchy skin, was taking 100 mgs of atarax a day, that problem is gone.
Can I stay on this stuff forever? I'm in love with it, what is this?! Tomorrow is my last day. :-( My house hasn't been this clean in years, I've cleaned my son's, too!

I was given methylpred 4mg yesterday, took all of the first day. and have taken todays, except for bedtime. My eyes are burning, my nose is running non stop, cramps accompanied with diarhea. I feel like I am on fire. I cant eat. it makes me very nauseated. and to drink is very difficult. I feel full. What is happening to me. I was diagonosed with pneumonia in my left lung. Also given Amox/k875mg. , attusshx for pain, I have only taken one of these attusshx. I have a very low tolerance to medicine but this is scarey. Please tell me if I should stop?????????????????

I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DRUG INTERACTIONS WITH METHYLPRED. I AM TAKING HYDROCODONE/APAP 5/500M FOR PAIN AND MELOXICAM 15MG FOR OSTEOARTHRITIS. I ALSO TAKE PROTONIX WITH THE MELOXICAM TO PROTECT THE STOMACH LINING. SHOULD I STOP THESE DRUGS WHILE I AM ON THIS DOSE PAK? SINCE I WILL BE STARTING THE DRUG FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THE MORNING, I DON'T YET HAVE A SIDE EFFECT TO REPORT. THANK YOU.

I'm in my 30's. I have a similar experience with Guest #17721 posted Mon, 13 Feb 2006 with MethylPRED 4 mg on chest pain. Day 3 to 4, my neck & back muscles started aching. On Day 4, I felt easily angered and my heartburn feeling started. I ignored the slight discomfort thinking it was just stress related. Became concerned on Day 5 when the heartburn discomfort lingered, my right leg feels numb. I feel it was very likely induced by MethylPRED. I took 2 Asprins to ease the discomfort. I'll call my doctor tomorrow morning.

I'm taking the methylpred for sudden severe hearing loss. Yesterday was day one, I couldn't sleep well and had heart burn all night.

I am taking Methlypred for an allergic reaction. I was initially given Prednisone (which I had taken before with no serious side-effects other than insomnia) and had a fairly severe reaction. The methylpred does seem to be clearing up the allergy problems. The main side effects so far seem to be an occasional tingling, itchy feeling and belching shortly after taking the medication.

I have had severe pain for the past 5 years, stemming from 3 herniated discs, and then a fractured thoracic in 2004. I became so addicted to the pain, ( narcotic), meds, and didn't even know it. The pain meds kept me "high", until I went through physical withdrawls ( aka DT's), and never got relief from the pain as I did with methylpred. Last year, I was prescribed 4 mg. in a 5 day pack. This was a very heavy dose, and my nerves were shot! Thanks to our phamacist, I was able to get a prescription in a bottle, rather than a heavy dose by the "pack". Being able to take it "as needed", took the pain completely away. Unfortunaltly, if you have liver problems, as I do, it can take it's toll on your body. After high liver enzymes were revealed, I knew I had to get off of them quick. It is a good alternative to narcotic meds, but then , we all have pain in different ways. I prefer to suffer it out, but if I need meds, I'll only take Methylpred.

My doctor told me I have an ear infection, so he prescriped anti biotics plus methylpred, I have no side effects at all and I am in my third day taking both medicins.
I have two more days to go and hope it works.

My dr. prescribes Methylpred 4mg pk when I have a cycle of migraine headaches that won't break. My main side effect is I want to sleep, and I am hard to wake up. My husband thought I was dead last night. I have used it several times, and it works to clear up the migraines.

This is my second day taking methylpred for lumbar vetrebra swelling which causes pain down my left leg. I know I've taken this before but don't remember how I felt on it at that time. This time it's like I'm on high speed. I hardly slept last night. I had to end up take 1/2 xanax just to get a couple of hours of sleep. My pain in my back and leg is already feeling better. I do sense some anxiety and a little heaviness in my chest but I don't know if the medicine is causing this since I do have little bouts of anxiety every now and then - which I think is normal.

I am in day three of Methylpred and I have not experience any side affects, if anything it has made me in a good mood. I am taking this because of nerve pain in my shoulder and back.

I am taking the methylpred 4 mg pak. I was given the pak for inflamation of the sciatic nerve resulting in pain down the right leg. I am into day 3 of the pak. I have had very little if any side effects. I am sleeping less maybe 2 to 3 hours but I am not tire in the morining. It has reduced the pain going down my leg.

Taking Methylpred for nervse in feet, had lower back surgery in June 2005 and the nervse in my legs and feet are coming back. cramping and knots in ball of feet. this med has helped with this problem but: Day 2 feeling flushed - red cheeks, loose bowels, down feeling. Day 3. fluttering in chest, disconfort in throsic area of back. So I just don't know what to do. Will wait and see.

TODAY 2/22/06 I TOOK 2 METHYLPRED 4MG. THIS MORNING AS DIRECTED FOR THE FIRST TIME. MAKING THIS SHORT, I AM NOT TAKING ANYMORE. I HAVE A POUNDING HEADACHE
I AM LIGHT HEADED I FEAL NAUSCIOUS. I WAS PRESCRIBE THIS MEDICATION FOR A TINGLING AND NUMBNESS IN MY LEFT ARM, HAND AND FINGERS AFTER A SLIP AND FALL

Methylpred was administered by injection to one of our cats at our local small animal hospital, to help change his mood and discourage him from biting his tail. Upon returning home, the cat behaved as though partially sedated, lying quietly in an out-of-the-way location. Because we expected some change in behavior, and because we have several other cats in the house, we did not pay particular attention to this cat. During the second night, between 24 and 36 hours after the injection, he died. He exhibited no signs of convulsion, vomiting, or sounds of discomfort. Although moderately overweight, this cat appeared in good health. We suspect heart failure, following increased blood pressure.

day three using methylpred 4mg experiencing pain in lower
back and in chest area like angina attack took coded asprin
and it eventually went away after a scare then the next morning I had another simular attack. I called my doctor and he said he never heard about this happening to someone
on this medicine. I told him I read the lit that came with the
medicine and it can raise blood pressure and induce heart
failure on the warning. He said stop taking the medicine. He didn't have to tell me that, I stopped on my own.

this is the 6th day on methylpred only side effect is 10 point increase in blood pressure.

I was prescribed methylpred for a severe poison ivy/sumac rash, with intense itching. It didn't work that well on the rash, but two side affects are wonderful....I feel reenergized and can exist happily on less sleep. And the unexplained hand/arm numbness I've had for a few years, has disappeared.
It's interesting to read everyone's comments, with contrasting side effects, and various reasons for their prescription.

i just started taking a methylpred pack today for a condition called "costochondritis". its this pain in your chest that feels like a heart attack i imagine. i havent even finished the full dose for today and my legs are aching and tired, i feel kinda tired and sluggish and have a nasty taste in my mouth that wont go away....hopefully i dont get worse...we'll see

I was prescibed Methylpred 4MG Pak to help reduce swelling in my sinuses. It's worked pretty well. The only side effect I have is when I have to take 2 of the pills at one time I have a problem concentrating and am a little bit light headed. I don't have that problem when I only take one pill. Also, I drink lots of water when I take it because it leaves an aftertaste in my mouth.

I have just finished my 6 day step pack and am now on a 30 day supply of Methylpred. i have not had any mood swings but have had a little less patience with my 2 kids. i don't sleep much at night. i have had a big increase in appitite and have been thirsty alot more than normal but all those were expected effects. the sweeling and pain/numbness in my hand and wrist is getting better so this is helping. the only other unecpected side effect is a increase in my sexual drive. But it has leveled off a little bit since i am only taking 1 pill a day now.

i just started taking methylpred tonight. i already dont feel like myself. i feel like im overheating and like i cant concentrate on anything. my balance is also starting to go off. im also taking homeopathic medicines and imitrex. i also recently got off of topamax and prednisone. im taking this for migraine headaches. is all this ok?

I have had several symptoms of the flu this season. I have also made several trips to the doctor. This last visit I was given Methylpred for fluid in my ears. I have to admit when I read the side effects it made me wonder what would happen to me. The first day I had to take all 6 pills within a 6 hour period. I slept like a baby that night. I didn't have the ear ache and I felt like a million dollars the next day. I have more energy than I have had in months. I hope that after I get finishd with the package that I continue to feel good. I am sure that my family and friends are glad that I am feeling better. Advise to others, don't be afraid to let this medicine help you.

I've been taking methylpred for a pinched nerve. I had
tingling in my left arm also pain. While taking methylpred
I was ok. No problems at all. My pain went away. I felt much
better. However now my pain is coming back. But other
than a little small discomfort after I stopped taking it. That's
all. No major problems that I know of.

I have been taking methylpred for bursitis in my knee. It has helped the swelling some but my calf is in constant pain after sitting for a while. No other bad side effects have occurred.

I am just finishing up on Methylpred 4 mg. and my legs and arms ache like crazy. Feel kind of tingly in feet. Will be glad I have only 1 more pill. I see tha others have the same side effects. Also very nervous.

I am taking Methylpred 4MG tabs for asthma and I am having hot flashes, Is this normal? I feel better, but I hate the hot flashes.

I'm 18 and just put on Methylpred for inflamation of the brochial tubes. The first few days went okay but i took it today for the second time and within 20 min i was vomiting and short of breath. I left work for home and had to stop to vomit again. But the time i got to my house my heart was beating so fast i thought i was going into congestive heart faliure. Is this normal?? I'm afraid to walk or even move, what if i cause my heart beat to go up again.

I have taken the first 4 tabs of 6 for the first day. My legs are aching terribly. Taking the methylpred for hurting lower back. The med has not yet helped with that problem.

I'm takeing 4 mg of methylpred. Due to a recent visit to the emergency room from asthma. On my 3rd day, I began to feel racy, and get very irritable, which is not very like me. Other then that i feel just fine.

I fell and broke my tailbone 20 years ago and have a lot of pain . They started me on methylpred 4 mg and it made me nausea, and shaky, but for me it took all my pain away but it lasted for only a month and now my pain is back , I was wondering if anyone on this site takes it monthly.

I am taking methylpred 4mg/pk. My face is beat red and looks like I have been in the sun for hours. Will this go away, or should I quit taking this medication?

I have been on Methylpred 4mg for a swollen knee. This is day three. I had extremly sharp pain in my throat down to my stomach. I felt as if I was having an esophagel spasm. My blood pressure shot way up and my heart rate dropped down to 53. I went to my regular dr. and she took me off of the med. My ortho had given it to me.

I am on my fourth day of taking Methylpred 4mg. I am okay except I can not longer sleep! I have been up until 1am every night!

I was prescribed methylpred 4mg pak for a "pulled" heart muscle. I am on day four of the treatment and I feel disoriented, like my thoughts need reorganizing to bring them all together. My companion said I was shaking, but I did not realize so. I feel slight heart palpatations. It feels as though my chest wall is being pulled open as if to expose something in between.

My doctor prescribed Methylpred for post operative swelling. Mid-way through day one (of the 6 day course of treatment), I began to have the 'shakes'....... I seemed to become hypersensitive to pain and was unable to rest. In fact I found myself pacing and very restless. If I tried to sit, I would feel compelled to shake my foot....... Very disconcerting.

The following morning when I saw my doctor for my post-op visit, I mentioned my symptoms. Though I likely didn't need to; I was shaking and trembling so badly. He said my reaction was not uncommon and suggested that I skip 'day 2' and commence with 'day 3' level of medication. If the shaking was still bad and inhibiting me from sleeping; to skip to 'day 5'.

I have done so. I'm still shaking though perhaps not as badly. I can discern little inprovement in my swelling. Though I am continuing to use ice packs as he also directed me to do.

Over all I can't objectively say that this has helped my swelling or the expected discomfort cause by it. I will try to following through with the next several pills of Methylpred as my doctor suggested. I'm home now and my husband and I can sort of settle in for the next several days and moniter my situation.

I'm scheduled for my next post-op visit (to remove stitches) in 10 days. I anticipate that by then most of my swelling will have diminished considerably.

Personally I have to wonder if for post operative swelling; if the side effects I'm experiencing are worth whatever benefit the medication my offer.

Started taking the methylpred 4mg Dosepak last night for an inner ear problem. Almost immediately, the pain was reduced. I feel very alert and almost euphoric. My ear still feels a bit clogged, but it's only day 2. This web site was very helpful. I, too, was nervous taking the pill after reading the side effects. Be SURE to take the meds on a full stomach!

I am starting methylpred tomorrow morning. i just got it today for bronchitis.... it's horrible. I dont want to take all 6 pills at once so i will start them up in the morning. hope everything goes well.
i am also stopping amoxicillin... which by the way does NOT help bronchitis... and i am having all sorts of problems. wish me luck.

I just started taking methylpred 4mg pak to reduce swelling in my surgical site. This is the first day and I feel awful. I hurt all over and have chest pain. I can hardly sit because I feel better when I am moving, but not much. I started this morning and felt the effects by about 1pm today. I don't know if I can do the full 6 day regimine. I felt so much better right after the surgery.

My doc prescribed methylpred for a blocked inner ear. I read these side effects and was nearly scared off from taking it. After some more research, I decided to start the 6 day, 4mg/tab dosage. Absolutely no problems whatsoever and my ear is better. I was very careful to take the medication on a full stomach.

I have recently been perscribed Methylpred for an Auto-Immune Disorder, the doc said he just doesn't know which one, yet. This stuff is awful. I read all the side effects before I even started taking the stuff. I feel like someone is ripping my insides out most of the time. My whole entire body hurts, I keep moving because it is like if I slow down or sit for a few seconds the pain just hits me in a rush. I don't feel like I even sleep at night. It is horrible. I haven't had the mood swings yet, and I am on the Fourth day. This stuff is from Hell, let me just say!!!

i HAVE BEEN TAKING METHYLPRED 4MG 6DAY PACK FOR 3 DAYS NOW AND MY PENIS HAS SHRUNK AND MY SEXDRIVE IS GONE. i ALSO FEEL THAT MY BREAST ARE GETTING LARGER.

I have recently been described methylpred 12 mg. per day for at least 2 weeks after my new physician took me off Dermatop . My diagnoses at that time were rosacea and possible discord lupus. I had been using Dermatop on my face at least i yr. Now all HELL has taken place!!!!!