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Will dexamethasone 4mg for 5 days have an effect on csf production? i have pseudotumour cerebri.
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Yes: However,there are many side effects from taking steroids long term,That is why we use Acetazolamide (Diamox) is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor that decreases production of CSF by reducing sodium transport across the choroid plexus epithelium in the ventricles of the brain.Talk to a Neurologist and your primary.
Answered 3/21/2019
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No: Dexamethasone works by suppressing inflammation, resulting in decreased swelling in your body. It does not have a direct or appreciable effect on CSF production, however, it can temporarily decrease the swelling in the fluid around your brain in a manner unrelated to CSF production.
Answered 3/26/2019
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