How do members experience Methylprednisolone?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Systemic lupus erythematosus 1,444 14
Multiple sclerosis 609 360
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 403 7
Prevent organ rejection 220 18
Optic neuritis 92 28

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Insomnia 78
Metallic taste in mouth 71
Weight gain 61
Increased appetite 46
Change in taste 39
Headaches 39

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 142
Moderate 300
Mild 271
None 213

Member evaluations

pink_phaerie

evaluated on Mar 05, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for multiple sclerosis: Major
  • Side effects: Severe

wearingredshoes

evaluated on Aug 17, 2009

  • Perceived effectiveness for multiple sclerosis: Slight
  • Side effects: Mild

Lady Gazelle

evaluated on May 31, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for reduce swelling in left elbow and tenosynovitis in both thumbs: Major
  • Side effects: None