Re: Info on Medrol, NO Grapefruit warning on WebMD.com

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Methylprednisolone is a corticosteroid hormone(glucocorticoid).

This drug may also be used with other medications as a replacement for certain

hormones.

How to use Medrol:

Take this medication by mouth with food or milk, or as directed by your

doctor. Dosage and duration of treatment are based on your medical condition and

response to therapy.

If you are taking only one dose of this medication per day, it is best to take

it in the morning before 9 a.m. If you are taking this medication every other

day or on another schedule besides a daily one, it may help to mark your

calendar with a reminder.

If you are using the methylprednisolone tapered dose pack, follow the dosing

schedule and take it exactly as prescribed. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you

have any questions.

Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while taking this

medication unless your doctor instructs you otherwise. Grapefruit juice may

increase the amount of this medication in your body. Consult your doctor or

pharmacist for more details.

If you have been taking this medication for a long time, do not suddenly stop

it without your doctor's approval. Some conditions may become worse when this

drug is suddenly stopped. Your dose may need to be gradually decreased to reduce

the side effects of withdrawl.

Do not let what you cannot do, interfere with what you can do.

- Wooden

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