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Is there a test to see if dexamethasone is causing adverse reactions? perhaps a blood test for its toxicity?

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Side effects: Dexamethazone is a powerful steroid. It has lots of side effects, including diabetes, obesity, hypertension, infections, psychological effects. But if you need it, then these are side effects that must be managed. Talk to you doctor.

Answered 7/20/2013

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Is there a test to see if dexamethasone is causing adverse reactions? perhaps a blood test for its toxicity?

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Dr. Philip Kern answered

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