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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Methylprednisolone?Tell your healthcare provider about all of your health conditions and any prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins/minerals, herbal products, and other supplements you are using. This will help them determine if methylprednisolone is right for you.In particular, make sure that you discuss any of the following.Vaccines. Talk with your healthcare provider about any vaccines that you may need. You should not receive certain vaccines right before or while using methylprednisolone. Tell your healthcare provider about any vaccines you have recently received or have scheduled.Current and Past Health Conditions. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any of the following.Current infections that have not been treated, including a herpes eye infectionProblems with your immune systemBleeding problemsTuberculosisWeak bones, such as osteopenia, osteoporosis, or family history of osteoporosisBrain injuryNeurological disorders, such as multiple sclerosis and cerebral edemaSkin problemsHeart problems, including high or low blood pressure or a recent heart attackKidney problemsLiver problems, including cirrhosisEye problems, such as glaucoma, cataracts, or optic neuritisCancerThyroid problemsHigh blood sugar levels or diabetesStomach problems, such as ulcers, bleeding, ulcerative colitisUnexplained diarrheaIf you spent time in the tropics or the CarribeanHave not had or been vaccinated against chickenpox or measles, or if you are around someone with chickenpox or measlesMental health problemsOther Medicines and Supplements. Methylprednisolone may interact with other medicines and supplements. Before using methylprednisolone, tell your healthcare provider about any prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins/minerals, herbal products, and other supplements you are using. See the Interactions section for more details.Pregnancy. It is not known if or how methylprednisolone could affect pregnancy or harm an unborn baby. Using methylprednisolone while you are pregnant may increase your chance of having a baby with low levels of cortisol (stress hormone). Tell your healthcare provider if you are or plan to become pregnant. Breastfeeding. Methylprednisolone passes into breast milk. Tell your healthcare provider if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Your healthcare provider will advise you if you should stop breastfeeding or stop methylprednisolone. Interactions Does methylprednisolone interact with foods or drinks?There are no known interactions between methylprednisolone and foods or drinks.Drinking alcohol while using methylprednisolone increases your risk for stomach ulcers and bleeding. It is best to limit the amount of alcohol you drink.Does methylprednisolone interact with other medicines (drug interactions)?Always tell your healthcare provider about any prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins/minerals, herbal products, and other supplements you are using.In particular, make sure that you discuss
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