What Are The Side Effects Of Methylprednisolone?

Posted on Sun, 8 Jan 2017

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Question : Hi,

I was on 16mg methylprednisolone for polyps which were gradually decreased by my doc from 3 tabs a day to 1 in a span of 5 days intervals. I have had problems sexually from the time I was on methylprednisolone. Do you think ED is because of the drug as if I masturbate it doesn't give any pleasure to me and I have hard time feeling sexually active. When will it be back to normal?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Chintan Solanki (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Yes it can be side effect

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to us.

Methylprednisolone can cause such side effect. It is reversible side effect. It can cause some hormonal changes in body and due to that erection issue. I recommend going for serum testosterone level (free and total). Go for morning fasting blood sample for it. Revert back to me with reports.

Regards,

Dr Chintan Solanki.

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