Is it necessary to take Medrol on day 7 of COVID-19 if my fever has gone down, my oxygen level is normal, and I only have a mild cough? | Apollo Pharmacy

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Is it necessary to take Medrol on day 7 of COVID-19 if my fever has gone down, my oxygen level is normal, and I only have a mild cough?

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Is it necessary to take Medrol on day 7 of COVID-19 if my fever has gone down, my oxygen level is normal, and I only have a mild cough?

Asked by Male, 24 · 7 days ago

Veda Maddala

M Pharmacy

6 days ago

Medrol (methylprednisolone) is a powerful corticosteroid typically used in COVID-19 when there is a drop in oxygen or significant lung inflammation. Since your symptoms are now mild and you are recovering well, you may not need to continue it. However, because stopping steroids abruptly can sometimes cause side effects, please contact your prescribing doctor before making any changes. They can safely advise if you can stop or if you need to taper the dose. Keep resting and monitoring your breathing.

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