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KOMPAS.com – When you have conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, certain cancers, eye problems, and immune system disorders; your doctor can prescribe methylprednisolone or methylprednisolone.
Methylprednisolone is a corticosteroid drug that resembles cortisol, a hormone produced naturally by the adrenal glands.
This drug works by lowering the body’s immune system response and reducing the symptoms of swelling, pain, and allergic reactions.
Usually, methylprednisolone is prescribed to patients in the form of tablets to be taken orally. The doctor will also provide clear instructions on how to take and dosage because this is a strong drug that should not be taken carelessly.
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The reason is that there are a number of side effects that can arise when taking methylprednisolone or methylprednisolone and the risk can be even greater if you take it without following your doctor’s advice.
Methylprednisolone does not cause drowsiness, but some common side effects can occur. If these side effects do not go away within a few weeks or worsen, see a doctor immediately.
- headache
- nausea and vomit
- weight gain
- confused, happy or restless
- swelling of the ankles, feet or hands
- skin problems, such as acne, thin skin, and shiny skin
- often thirsty
- infection
- high blood pressure
- muscle weakness
- depression
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More serious side effects
In addition to the side effects mentioned above, you should also go to your doctor immediately if you experience more serious side effects while taking methylprednisolone or methylprednisolone. The most serious side effects are the following:
- allergic reaction, Symptoms can include skin rashes, itching or swelling of the face, lips, and tongue
- Emotional and mood changes, Symptoms can include depression, anxiety, excessive happiness, personality changes, and psychosis
- eye problem, such as visual disturbances, eye pain and bulging eyes
- Urinary disorders
- Diabetes, with symptoms such as frequent thirst and frequent urination
- Nyeri on the waist, back, ribs, shoulders, arms or legs
- Infection, with symptoms such as fever, sore throat, runny nose and cough
- Swelling ankles, feet and hands
- Wounds that won’t heal
- Blood potassium levels are lowSymptoms include weakness and an irregular heart rhythm
- Hormonal changeswith symptoms such as loss of appetite, lack of energy, nausea, vomiting, dizziness or headache, fever, muscle and joint pain, skin irritation, weight loss and low blood pressure
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