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I took dexamethasone for cosmetic purpose which was weight gain i took a for a long time because it was giving me result but i stopped taking it, which i was clueless about tapering slowly now my skin is getting darker,am losing weight,blurry vision?
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Time to see doc. This has to do with the devastating side effects of taking long term steroids that likely resulted in drug induced or iatrogenic adrenal insufficiency. Workup and an exam will be needed timely. Start with your primary care doc or endocrinologist if already established with one.
Answered 4/20/2021
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