How long does it take for Medrol to completely leave the body after finishing a 10-day course, and could it still be affecting my mother's fasting blood sugar of 106 while she is taking Metformin 500?
Medrol (methylprednisolone) is usually cleared from the body within 24 to 36 hours after the final dose. However, its effects on blood sugar can sometimes linger for a few days as her body's metabolism settles back to normal. Her fasting blood sugar of 106 mg/dL is only slightly elevated and actually very reassuring, especially while managing with metformin. This temporary, mild rise is a common response to steroids and should continue to stabilize. Keep monitoring her levels, and do share these readings with her doctor at her next visit.
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How long does it take for Medrol to completely leave the body after finishing a 10-day course, and could it still be affecting my mother's fasting blood sugar of 106 while she is taking Metformin 500?