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A member asked:

How i can stop taking dexamethasone doc? it seem i misuse it. i used it for a long time, and when i try to stop, my body is weak, and back to use.

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See below: Due to your long term use, you may adrenal insufficiency as a result. See your doctor to be tested to confirm.

Dr Saghafi agreed

Answered 1/1/2015

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