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Went to urgent care they gave me a shot of dexamethasone for sinus problems but now i'm all sweaty and my heart is beating fast is that normal?
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Yes: Sweating (diaphoresis) and a rapid heart beat (tachycardia) are both common side effects after a steroid injection.
Answered 3/16/2013
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