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Can taking steroids (example being dexamethosone) cause deficiencies in magnesium, potassium, sodium, b12, etc...?
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It is not taking steroids per se that could cause deficiencies, however the underlying illness for which you are taking this strong medication could result in deficiencies.
Answered 7/31/2021
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