Will dexamethasone 4mg for 5 days have an effect on csf production? i have pseudotumour cerebri.

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.

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.