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Many reviewers wrote such horrible side effects, I have had none of them. On my 6th day now. After reading these reviews I was scared to death to take this. After talking to a pharmacist, I felt much better. No side effects at all. My sinus blockage is much better now. Would take again.

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I was prescribed this medicine due to flu like symptoms and congestion. On the first day I received the pack at night and took the first 6 tablets as it states to on the pack to do when you first receive it. The entire night I had cold sweats. I sleep in a robe, which I do every night but on this night I was totally drenched with sweat and shivering all night. Through out the night and on to the n...

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Paul | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/2/2024
Condition: Inflammation of the Tendon
Overall rating 5.0
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Injury to tendon in thigh, slight tear. Extreme pain, walk with crutches, not possible to sleep without oxycodone. Took the 6 day taper pack and pain began to subside to where I could sleep the first day. By day six it was as if I was never injured. Unfortunately 6 weeks later and possible overconfidence, I had a significant flare up with similar pain. Again prescribe the 6-day taper pack with similar great results. Will have to ease into walking and stair climbing for awhile. Its a wonder drug so far.Read More Read Less

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D Smith | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/13/2024
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.3
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I took this medication after it was prescribed by my doctor for my right shoulder pain after finishing the pack I experienced swelling in my knee and when I called my doctor to see why this occurred they could not give me a reason, either I had some type of reaction to the medication. I am still dealing with the swelling in my knee and it has been almost two weeks since I finished the pack.

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Grumpyswife | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/6/2024
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.3
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This was prescribed to minimize the swelling for Peridontal Surgery. It wokred well. It did have a slight queezy effect on my stomach but nothing bad. It did the job with the swelling and also helped another issue I was having in my right leg/heel. It stopped a slight heel pain that I was developing when I walked. Overall, it worked well for me.

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Bob | 75 or over | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/21/2023
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overall rating 5.0
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Before taking this medication i was in a near panic state. I couldn’t walk without pain(knees and hips), raise my arms and my hands became swollen and tingly. This condition happened very quickly after contracting Covid. My primary doctor couldn’t do anything for me so he referred me to a Rheumatologist. He immediately prescribed this drug. I picked it up late afternoon. I took two tablets a session until finishing the first day row. The next morning I was able to walk upright, get a cup for my coffee from a high shelf by lifting my arms and grasping the cup with my less swollen hands. I am anxious to complete the six day treatment to see how much more I benefit from this drug. Read More Read Less

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Deb | 35-44 | Female | Patient
10/3/2023
Condition: Joint Capsule Membrane Inflammation of a Diseased Joint
Overall rating 5.0
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I have used before with great success. Dr prescribed it to me late in the afternoon so I just started it the next day when you can use it properly. Being 70 yrs old I do research all meds and weight the benefits against the cons. But keep in mind the cons can always be bad but the companies have to report all effects of the drug. I just use common sense.

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Pauley | 65-74 | Female | Patient
9/20/2023
Condition: Muscle Pain and Stiffness in Shoulder, Neck and Pelvis
Overall rating 1.0
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I took 6 tablets at once on the first day due to severe back pain and spasms. On my way to the chiropractor, immediately after taking it, I got the most severe headache of my life. At the reception desk I started vomiting. I ran to the bathroom and had severe vomiting. Once done with that, my headache and nausea were gone. I am afraid to take anymore.

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Jim | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/28/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I was prescribed this medication for severe poison ivy. After reviewing all the possible side effects, I was very hesitant to take this until I was told by several professionals that I had a severe infection and I should do it. It has been a very positive experience, I have experienced absolutely zero negative side effects, I actually feel amazing – haven’t felt this good in years. No pain in my body whatsoever. No stiffness and my mood has been elevated. It is almost worth getting poison ivy again, lol. I actually drank quite a bit of alcohol with very little sleep the night before and woke up, feeling fully rested with zero hangover and full of energy. Highly recommend this stuff.Read More Read Less

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DoctorWizard | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/22/2023
Condition: Any Disease Following Trauma Involving Joint Cartilage
Overall rating 2.7
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Was prescribed this after aggravating an old hip injury. I'm not sure it was this Methylprednisolone, but I have been queasy and nauseous, gassy, diarrhea, cold sweats, no appetite for 2 days now. I've had different steroids in the past and not had this problem. My stomach is usually pretty tolerant of most medications. However, this all started shortly (couple of hours) before even taking the first dose. And it may have been caused by something else but I have not done or eaten anything out of the ordinary lately. So was Methylprednisolone really to blame? Dunno, but seems like it. Could be a "stomach bug" though.Read More Read Less

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Jeff R | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/23/2023
Condition: Inflammation of Skin and Muscles All Over the Body
Overall rating 5.0
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I’ve used the 6 day 4mg dose pack a handful of times for lower right lumbar back pain. Yes, some of the side affects aren’t great; especially if you have generalized anxiety like me. However, for me, the benefits far outweigh any unpleasant side effects. The reduction in inflammation does the trick. I breathe better, and in many ways it helps my body reset. It’s less intense than Prednisone (granted, when prescribed I take 20mg tablets), and while it isn’t perfect, it’s just a matter of what works for you. Everyone is different, but this is a very effective drug for me. Read More Read Less

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Charles | 75 or over | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/24/2022
Condition: Inflammation of the Joints due to Gout
Overall rating 5.0
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I had gout at my right knee because I have CKD which resulted in too much uric acid in my blood. My kidney doctor prescribed colchicine and methylprednisolone, but both at reduced dosage due to CKD. Initially I took 0.6 mg colchicine pills, one per day for three days, which helped but the extreme pain did not all go away. Initially I did not take methylprednisolone, because the dosage indicated that I had to take 12 pills in a continuous sequence, yet my pain was getting better. Then I saw my kidney doctor who said that I could just take one or two pills per day and stop whenever the pain is gone. It worked very well to remove my pain after just five pills (in 2-1-1-1 for four days). A few days later the pain returned somewhat and I took a pill a day for three more days and the pain was gone again. I had no obvious side effects, but do not yet know whether my CKD had gotten worse as a result of this event. I will recommend this medicine to others. As to colchicine, CKD patients needs to limit it to minimum. This medicine also interacts with a lot of other medicines. Read More Read Less

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emma | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/30/2022
Condition: Bronchitis
Overall rating 3.7
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The mood swings that this medication causes for me outweighs any benefits. I'm extremely shaky, cranky, and overall just very irritable. I'm also starving. It's working as intended, but the side effects are a lot. I'm also only on my first day and haven't even taken the full dose. I think I'll just keep coughing.

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Bill | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/26/2022
Condition: Joint Inflammatory Disease in Children and Young Adults
Overall rating 5.0
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Prescribed to treat gout podagra. Significant reduction in swelling and pain with a couple of hours. Made my old knee and wrist joints feel like knew, too!-golfer!

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DesertGal | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/5/2022
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overall rating 5.0
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Excellent for moderate to severe RA. So good, I thought it cured me of swelling, stiffness and severe pain in almost all of my joints, especially in hands, wrists and arms. A week after finishing the six day course my symptoms returned.

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DisplayName | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/1/2022
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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Most recently, ER doctor prescribed this for my increased back pain. It's been a miracle! Pain mgmt doc last year had me going in for outpatient procedures that cost $2500 in total after insurance paid.... This $6 rx has given nearly identical results! Previously used when I had COVID and bronchitis, and it helped tremendously with sinus/congestion/lung/breathing/asthma issues. Side effects include: inability to sleep, increased appetite, upset stomach if not taken with food, and significant jittery energetic (plan on tackling a project after taking this med!). Definitely take this 1st thing in the morning - never ever near bedtime! Higher doses increase side effects for me = lower mg dosing is possible to find right level to treat issue, and make it not just tolerable - more like an a miracle med, with the bonus that it's less than $10! Read More Read Less

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BethA | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/27/2022
Condition: Muscle Pain and Stiffness in Shoulder, Neck and Pelvis
Overall rating 2.7
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I was on the 6 day dose pain for back pain. I didn’t notice any improvement, nor any side effects for the 6 days. But on day 7, mood swings started, day 8 was dehydration and day 9 nausea and dizziness. Been off 5 days and I am miserable. Back is now a little better, but I preferred back pain to these side effects

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MM | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/23/2022
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.7
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I am barely on my second day and the pain does seem to be subsiding somewhat, however, it's the side effects that I am having problems dealing with. I hate them all, they are horrible! But if it will take this Sciatic nerve pain due to a bulging disc away or even just lessen it some, it will be well worth the sacrifice of the side effects. I can't wait to be done with this medication and I honestly don't see myself taking it again.

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B.ll. | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/20/2022
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.7
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I had horrible lower back pain, I was prescribed these meds couple of months ago. Had the worst experience of my life. It did seem to help with the lower back pain but not for what its worth, I would've wanted to try a different medication.I mostly had all of the side effects of this medication. I winded up completing an endoscopy because of it and was out of work for 2 months, till the adverse reactions of this meds eased out of my system. I pray they find substitutes to this medication, because thanks to this medication Im now terrified to take any kind of pills. Worst experience I've ever had taking this medication. Read More Read Less

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Terry S | 55-64 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/3/2022
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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My wife had a delayed reaction to multiple bee stings (4). She had large swelling in the bite areas and severe itching as well. Within 18 hours of taking the Methylprednisolone first stage (six tablets) the swelling had all but disappeared. The itching remained but that was to be expected. No side effects to speak of except maybe a little jittery after the first day.

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Climber | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/16/2022
Condition: Contact Dermatitis
Overall rating 4.7
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I take this when I get into poison ivy to get it to stop attacking me. My body reacts strongly to poison ivy so just using topical creams and sprays doesn't work well at all. The doctor will give me a shot at the office that has 125mg. That's pretty strong and shuts down the intensity within a few hours. Then with topical creams for the itching I can sleep. Then I take the step down dose of the pills (10mg/ea) starting the next day for 6 days. 6-5-4-3-2-1. By day 2 or 3 it is very manageable. The side affects that I get are usually being wound up so I stop drinking caffeinated products while I'm on it. A dose of benadryl tablet before bedtime and I can sleep. It isn't perfect but no medicine is. I've used this as needed for over 10 years and it never fails to get the job done. Read More Read Less

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Bob | 25-34 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/13/2022
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.7
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I had severe covid that lasted for 6 days without letting up, only getting worse. This, along with Paxlovid brought the covid to its knees in 12 hours. The steroids were for my throat/tonsils, which were intensely red and painful. Drinking water felt like drinking acid. In 2 days, all the inflammation was gone.

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