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Could The Extreme Fatigue, Depression And Lethargy Caused Due To The Overtaking Of Methylprednisolone?

I think my wife is accidentally overtaking Methylprednisolone (medrol). Her prescript is for 1 ½ 4 mg. tabs per day. I think she s been taking 6 tabs per day. She is extremely fatigued, depressed, and just has zero energy and is lethargic. Could this be from overtaking the methylprednisolone ?????
Tue, 11 Mar 2014
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Corticosteroids also lead to depression. In her case, if she has been taking them for last many years, depression could be due to this. Better to consult a physician for decrease the dose of it. Decreasing corticosteroid would help to decrease the underline depression.

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Could The Extreme Fatigue, Depression And Lethargy Caused Due To The Overtaking Of Methylprednisolone?

Hi Thanks for using healthcare magic Corticosteroids also lead to depression. In her case, if she has been taking them for last many years, depression could be due to this. Better to consult a physician for decrease the dose of it. Decreasing corticosteroid would help to decrease the underline depression. Thanks