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Given decadron (dexamethasone) 20 im about 24 hours ago in er. insomnia, vertigo, and drug like energy. the bad drugs! how long will this last?
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Common: With steroids and should wear off in about 24 hours or so.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Soon: These are normal side effects of steroids and will pass within 48 hours of the dose you have described.
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