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📣 Stop 🛑 taking Medrol for the Flu!

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This video discusses the risks and lack of efficacy associated with using Medrol dose packs, which contain the corticosteroid methylprednisolone, for treating seasonal respiratory illnesses such as coughs, colds, flu, and COVID-19. It highlights the significant side effects and potential complications, including panic attacks, anxiety, insomnia, and increased risk of fractures and sepsis. This emphasizes that Medrol should only be used for chronic conditions like asthma and COPD, and not for acute respiratory infections, aligning with medical guidelines and expert consensus.

Key Takeaways:
1. Medrol's Ineffectiveness for Seasonal Illnesses: Medrol dose packs, containing the corticosteroid methylprednisolone, are not recommended for treating seasonal respiratory illnesses like coughs, colds, flu, or COVID-19 due to a lack of evidence supporting their efficacy.
2. Significant Risks and Side Effects: The use of Medrol is associated with severe side effects, including panic attacks, anxiety, insomnia, and intense food cravings, which can significantly disrupt daily life. There are at least 150 potential side effects within a 30-day treatment period.
3. Increased Risk of Serious Complications: Steroids like Medrol elevate the risk of serious complications, such as fractures and sepsis, a potentially fatal full-body infection. The use of glucocorticoids in patients with influenza is linked to an increased risk of mortality.
4. Appropriate Use in Chronic Conditions: Medrol may be beneficial for managing chronic conditions like asthma and COPD, particularly during acute exacerbations, but not for acute respiratory infections.
5. Importance of Informed Decision-Making: Patients are encouraged to discuss treatment options with healthcare providers and critically assess the necessity of prescribed medications, especially corticosteroids, for acute respiratory conditions.



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