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How Long Does Methylprednisolone Take To Get Out Of System?

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Posted on Wed, 11 Mar 2015
Question: My doctor gave me Methylprednisolone tabs. This is my first day, I took three at lunch and one with dinner, how long before the medicine will pass in my body, I didn't know it leads to impotence and that it takes hours to leave my body. I should have checked side affects first.
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Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Please discuss the benefits and risks of taking Mprednisolone in your case

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.

I have read through your query in detail.
The substance methyl prednisolone is a corticosteroid. Corticosteroids are a class of hormones produced by the adrenal glands.

Methyl prednisolone is an anti inflammatory agent and can help as a life saving drug in some situations. It is also used to treat some conditions that have a chronic course.

Methyl prednisolone has side effects including impotence, weakening of the immune system and worsening of infections and fat deposition. These however happen in those patients taking high doses for a while.

It is important to know your medical condition in detail and why your doctor gave you oral methyl prednisolone. This is a prescription drug and must be taken under supervision of your doctor. The dose of medication is carefully regulated. Please discuss the benefits and risks associated in your case and then make an informed decision if you really need to continue taking this medication.

Taking 3 pills on one day will not have done much harm to you.

Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.

Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.

Regards,
Dr.Vivek
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How Long Does Methylprednisolone Take To Get Out Of System?

Brief Answer: Please discuss the benefits and risks of taking Mprednisolone in your case Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXX, Thanks for writing in to us. I have read through your query in detail. The substance methyl prednisolone is a corticosteroid. Corticosteroids are a class of hormones produced by the adrenal glands. Methyl prednisolone is an anti inflammatory agent and can help as a life saving drug in some situations. It is also used to treat some conditions that have a chronic course. Methyl prednisolone has side effects including impotence, weakening of the immune system and worsening of infections and fat deposition. These however happen in those patients taking high doses for a while. It is important to know your medical condition in detail and why your doctor gave you oral methyl prednisolone. This is a prescription drug and must be taken under supervision of your doctor. The dose of medication is carefully regulated. Please discuss the benefits and risks associated in your case and then make an informed decision if you really need to continue taking this medication. Taking 3 pills on one day will not have done much harm to you. Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements. Hope your query is answered. Do write back if you have any doubts. Regards, Dr.Vivek