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

jmellow

evaluated on Aug 07, 2013

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

hank2555

evaluated on Nov 01, 2012

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

katdex

evaluated on Feb 15, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for optic neuritis: None
  • Side effects: Moderate