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Can one shot of dexamethasone (one injection) cause weight gain?
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No: One injection should not cause weight gain.
Answered 3/19/2019
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Unlikely: Thanks for your question. It is highly unlikely for 1 dose of Dexamethasone to cause weight gain. It doesn't really stay in your system long enough to have much affect on your appetite or weight. Hope that helps!
Answered 6/25/2014
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No: No it will not to any aporeciable degree.
Answered 8/29/2015
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