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A member asked:

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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Dr. Bradley Butkovich answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

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.

Dr Chiu agreed

Answered 7/18/2018

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