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What Are The Side Effects Of Methylprednisolone?
Question: Hi,
I was on 16mg methylprednisolone for polyps which were gradually decreased by my doc from 3 tabs a day to 1 in a span of 5 days intervals. I have had problems sexually from the time I was on methylprednisolone. Do you think ED is because of the drug as if I masturbate it doesn't give any pleasure to me and I have hard time feeling sexually active. When will it be back to normal?
I was on 16mg methylprednisolone for polyps which were gradually decreased by my doc from 3 tabs a day to 1 in a span of 5 days intervals. I have had problems sexually from the time I was on methylprednisolone. Do you think ED is because of the drug as if I masturbate it doesn't give any pleasure to me and I have hard time feeling sexually active. When will it be back to normal?
Brief Answer:
Yes it can be side effect
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to us.
Methylprednisolone can cause such side effect. It is reversible side effect. It can cause some hormonal changes in body and due to that erection issue. I recommend going for serum testosterone level (free and total). Go for morning fasting blood sample for it. Revert back to me with reports.
Regards,
Dr Chintan Solanki.
Yes it can be side effect
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to us.
Methylprednisolone can cause such side effect. It is reversible side effect. It can cause some hormonal changes in body and due to that erection issue. I recommend going for serum testosterone level (free and total). Go for morning fasting blood sample for it. Revert back to me with reports.
Regards,
Dr Chintan Solanki.
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