Comparing Solu-Cortef vs Solu-Medrol
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Prescribed for Adrenocortical Insufficiency, Addison's Disease, Asthma - acute, Crohn's Disease - Acute, Ulcerative Proctitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Inflammatory Conditions,... View more |
Prescribed for Allergic Rhinitis, Asthma, Adrenogenital Syndrome, Asthma - Maintenance, Asthma - acute, Dermatologic Lesion, Gout - Acute, Immunosuppression, Inflammatory Conditions, Multiple... View more |
Choose a suggestion below Inflammatory Conditions
Asthma, acute
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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N/A |
8.9
For Inflammatory Conditions: Given 1 gm/day x3 days intravenously for MS flare. Symptoms relieved quickly. 3 hrs sleep per 24 hr period, strange metallic taste. All with it though. |
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Side Effects |
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See the full Solu-Cortef side effects document. |
See the full Solu-Medrol side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all Solu-Cortef prices and generic prices |
View all Solu-Medrol prices and generic prices |
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Generic Availability |
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| Other hydrocortisone brands include: Colocort, Cortef, Cortenema, Cortifoam | Other methylprednisolone brands include: Depo-Medrol, Medrol, Medrol Dosepak, MethylPREDNISolone Dose Pack | ||||||||||||||||
Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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12 hours |
3.5 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
Excluding First Trimester
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
First Trimester See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 497 drugs are known to interact with Solu-Cortef:
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A total of 481 drugs are known to interact with Solu-Medrol:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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April 27, 1955 |
May 18, 1959 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
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More Information |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
For Inflammatory Conditions: I was diagnosed with acute laryngopharyngitis which inflamed my throat, tonsills, and mouth. My body didn't react to amoxicillin so I went a whole weekend in severe pain. Wentt to my docs office at 10am Monday, was hospitalized by 1pm, Solu Medrol by 2pm and pain free by 7pm. Over the course of three days I was very moody, stomach and chest pain, constipation, and never slept but once discharged after 3 days of treatment I was back to my old self within 48hours. The side effects are bad but the effects are heaven sent for pain and inflammation. I have heard the same about Multiple Sclerosis and gout sufferers. God bless you all!