Can Methylprednisolone Cause Hiccups As A Side-effect?

Posted on Mon, 9 Oct 2017

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Mon, 9 Oct 2017 Answered on

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Question : I started takeing Methylprednisolone Thursday and I have been having swelling and hiccups almost nonstop since. Should I stop taking this medicine

Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (-5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Stop and revisit physician

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It looks like a adverse effect of methylprednisolone. I suggest to stop medicine and visit your doctor.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj