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Is it safe to take dexamethasone 1.5mg for 3 days tappering off when you have ocular herpes? whats the alternative for serious allergy?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Yes for most: This is fine and there is really no better alternative.

Dr Bacchus agreed

Answered 8/13/2014

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Im 35. No medical illness or taking any meds. No allergies. I took dexamethasone 8mg 1 dose only. I have rashes at groin, leg and neck. I also have insomnia. Wht should i do? Should i be worry? How long it last? Is this dangerous for health?

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19mo old given Decadron (dexamethasone) 3 day in ER for amox allergy. Hives return in extreme next day. Prescibed prednisdone 3 oral doses. We are on day 7 of hives can I just continue w/benedrayl vs more steroids?

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Went to eye doc- eyelid was red and swollen. Got an antibiotic ointment (Neomycin and Polymyxin B Sulfates & Dexamethasone Ophthalmic Ointment) but not sure if allergy or dirt. Taken 1 day. Super dizzy, & eye feels all better. Can I stop taking it?

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A member asked:

Hi, I have a severe outer ear infection and it didnt work to get rid of it naturally. I am 23 weeks pregnant and they prescribed ciprofloxacin 0.3 %- dexamethasone 0.1 % ear drops 4 drops twice a day for 7 days. are the drops safe to take?

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Is it safe to take dexamethasone six days after taking flucozasone and cotri topical cream for genital thrush?

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