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My doctor suspect i have cushings and has gave me 1 dexamethasone to take to test for it. will the pill increase my anxiety/agitation tonitei'm scared?

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Dr. Lois A Freisleben-Cook answered

Not likely: You may have anxiety from the Cushing syndrome. A dexamethasone pill should not significantly increase that anxiety. Do not be afraid. Call your doctor and let him or her know how you feel.

Dr Ott agreed

Answered 2/27/2017

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A member asked:

My doctor suspect i have cushings and has gave me 1 dexamethasone to take to test for it. will the pill increase my anxiety/agitation tonitei'm scared?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lois A Freisleben-Cook answered

Dr Ott agreed

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