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How to Take a Medrol Dosepack (or 6 Day Pack of Prednisone) 💊

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This video provides guidance on the proper use of a Medrol dose pack containing methylprednisolone and explains the structured dosing schedule, emphasizing the importance of taking all six tablets on the first day in the morning to avoid insomnia and other side effects. It is advisable to follow a decreasing dosage schedule for the subsequent days and highlights the significance of adhering the instructions to minimize side effects. Download your own printable “Prednisone Checklist” to help manage side effects and ensure patients feel more like themselves during treatment.

Key Takeaways:
1. Structured Dosing Schedule: The Medrol dose pack has a specific dosing schedule that can be confusing due to conflicting instructions. Dr. Megan advises taking all six tablets on the first day in the morning to avoid insomnia and other side effects.
2. Morning Dosage Recommendation: It is recommended to take all tablets in the morning with food and a full glass of water to prevent stomach upset and to avoid the stimulating effects of methylprednisolone that can cause insomnia if taken at night.
3. Decreasing Dosage: After the first day, the dosage decreases each day: five tablets on the second day, four on the third, three on the fourth, two on the fifth, and one on the final day.
4. Side Effects Management: This emphasizes the importance of following this instructions to minimize side effects and a Prednisone checklist is provided to help manage these effects and ensure patients feel more like themselves during treatment.
5. Discarding Packaging: Once the dose pack is completed, any remaining packaging can be discarded, as it is no longer needed.

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Dr. Megan is the Prednisone Pharmacist who experienced side effects from a prescription drug called prednisone. Here she teaches tips to deal with side effects naturally. Every week Dr. Megan posts a new video with an answer to your burning prednisone questions.

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