Methylprednisolone

How should you use this medication?
Take this medication by mouth with water. Take it as directed on the prescription label at the same time every day. You can take it with or without food. You should always take it the same way. Keep taking it unless your care team tells you to stop. Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. Special care may be needed.

What are the possible side effects of this medicine?
Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:

Allergic reactions-skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
Heart failure-shortness of breath, swelling of the ankles, feet, or hands, sudden weight gain, unusual weakness or fatigue
Low blood pressure-dizziness, feeling faint or lightheaded, blurry vision
Raynaud’s-cool, numb, or painful fingers or toes that may change color from pale, to blue, to red
Slow heartbeat-dizziness, feeling faint or lightheaded, confusion, trouble breathing, unusual weakness or fatigue
Worsening mood, feelings of depression

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):

Change in sex drive or performance
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Fatigue
Headache

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What may interact with this medicine?
Our pharmacists will check to see if this medication will cause any interactions with the information in your profile.
This medication may interact with the following:

Certain medications for blood pressure, heart disease, irregular heartbeat
Certain medications for depression like monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors, fluoxetine, or paroxetine
Clonidine
Dobutamine
Epinephrine
Isoproterenol
Reserpine