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How long decadron 8mg can be safly continud for 70 yrs old liver cancr patnt to control cancr induced fatigue?he is on 4 mg decadron dose for 5 days.
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It is a fairly safe: Most patients can tolerate decadron for 2 to 3 weeks without serious side effects. The benefit will be known within one week. After that, it is unlikely to prove to be more effective.
Answered 3/8/2017
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