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Medrol vs. Prelone: Comparison
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
- Are Prelone and Medrol the Same Thing?
- What Are Possible Side Effects of Medrol?
- What Are Possible Side Effects of Prelone?
- What Is Medrol?
- What Is Prelone?
- What Drugs Interact with Medrol?
- What Drugs Interact with Prelone?
- How Should Medrol Be Taken?
- How Should Prelone Be Taken?
Are Medrol and Prelone the Same Thing?
Medrol (methylprednisolone) and Prelone (prednisolone syrup) are corticosteroids used to treat or manage many conditions, including arthritis and other rheumatic disorders, skin and eye conditions, blood disorders, cancers, allergies, and respiratory diseases, among others.
What Are Possible Side Effects of Medrol?
Common side effects of Medrol include:
- skin problems (acne, dry and thinning skin, easy bruising or discoloration),
- slow wound healing,
- changes in the shape or location of body fat (especially in the neck, face, arms, legs, breasts, and waist),
- nausea,
- stomach pain,
- bloating,
- headache,
- dizziness,
- spinning sensation,
- sleep problems (insomnia),
- increased sweating, and
- mood changes.
Serious side effects of Medrol include emergency medical conditions such as: