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Medrol vs. Pred Forte

Methylprednisolone (Medrol) is a steroid medication used to treat different medical conditions with an overactive immune system. It's typically available by prescription as tablets. And it sometimes comes in a dose pack, which helps you organize the tablets into specific days and times. If you use methylprednisolone (Medrol) for a long time, it might cause certain side effects, such as weight gain, skin thinning, and high blood sugar.

Methylprednisolone (Medrol) is used for many different medical conditions, including:

• Conditions affecting certain hormones (e.g., low adrenal hormones)
• Joint conditions (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis)
• Lupus
• Skin conditions (e.g., Stevens-Johnson syndrome)
• Allergic reactions
• Eye inflammation
• Lung problems
• Conditions related to blood cells
• Cancer of blood cells (e.g., leukemia)
• Gut conditions (e.g., ulcerative colitis)
• Multiple sclerosis

• Swelling
• Muscle weakness
• Stomach pain
• Bloating
• Increased appetite
• Trouble sleeping
• Weight gain
• Dizziness

• New or worsened infection
• Mood and behavior changes
• Reduced adrenal gland function
• Changes in heart and kidney function
• Stomach problems
• Bone problems with long-term use
• Eye problems with long-term use
• High blood sugar

Prednisolone eye drops is a type of steroid eye drop. It helps treat eye inflammation in adults and children. The medication helps relieve symptoms like itchy eye, eye redness, and swelling in the eye. Prednisolone eye drops come as a generic as well as brand names like Pred Forte and Pred Mild. This eye drop is usually used in the affected eye(s) 2 to 4 times a day. Side effects can include temporary burning and stinging in the eye when you put the drops in.

• Eye inflammation

• Temporary burning or stinging in the eye
• Feeling like there's something in your eye

• Risk of eye infection when used for a long time
• Risk of eye problems when used for a long time
• Slow healing of the eye after cataract surgery
• Severe allergic reaction