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Brands

AK dex • Maxidex • Decadron • Ozurdex • Sofradex • Spersadex • Dexona

Generic Drug

Dexamethasone

Side Effects

Common

Thin skin
Eye pain
Vomiting
Dizziness
Nausea
Feeling anxious
Heartburn
Bleeding in eye
Mood swings
Skin redness or irritation
Abnormal vaginal bleeding
Eye inflammation
Burning sensation
Red skin

Serious

Vision loss
Vision distortion

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If you referred a child for phycological advice is that your medical decison not the phycologists?

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Is it okay to take in decilone forte for 1 month to gain weight? Im male/22/5'9/60kgs and what is the dosage per day? No illnessses or disease so far

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A 43-year old asked:

Ok taking prednisone (deltasone)?

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What is Deltasone (prednisone) used for?

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Can children take Deltasone (prednisone)?

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I was prescribed deltasone 10 mg for dermatisis but am afraid of side effects what should I do?

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A 37-year old asked:

Does anyone think managed care actually improved the way in which a healthcare provider make medical decison?

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The one time I traveled 20 hours and and I got back home I was so tired that doc gave me dexasone.What to do to avoid such fatigue during long trips?

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A 35-year old asked:

How effective is Prednisone (Deltasone) for treating uveitis?

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A 46-year old asked:

Can children and teenagers safely take Deltasone (prednisone)?

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A 30-year old female asked:

Taking dexazone when tired i get better. Along this i cant sleep all night, seems it is a tough drug. Can you please explain what it does to my body?

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A 39-year old asked:

How effective is prednisone (Deltasone) for treating croup?

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A 27-year old female asked:

Is taking 5mg of deltasone (prednisone) daily for allergies considered fairly safe for long term use?

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A 39-year old male asked:

How long will the adverse reactions last from a steroid shot with decadone, I got it last Wednesday and still have reactions?

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A female asked:

I often feel fatigued. Last week after a long trip I got so weak that my doc gave me dexason I instantly felt better. Does this mean I need this drug?

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A 45-year old asked:

Can pregnant women take Deltasone (prednisone)?

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A 32-year old asked:

Will deltasone (prednisone) increase testosterone?

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A 43-year old asked:

Does deltasone (prednisone) increase testosterone in man?

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A 25-year old female asked:

I'm taking decilone forte because i heard that it has a side effect of gain weight. I also have allergic rhinitis. im hvng palpitations. is it normal?

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A 50-year old female asked:

I AM HYPOPITUITARY, I DO NOT PRODUCE CORTISONE. I HAVE TAKEN DELTASONE (prednisone) AND PREDNISONE FOR 21 YEARS . ARE THERE ANY ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES..

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A 31-year old male asked:

If my toe is streaky black on too from severe gout attack suggestions? did receive 50 mg decadrone today. some numbness exists bottom of foot pain m2

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A 34-year old female asked:

Itchy hives 4 4 mths! Tried Zyrtec D, loratadine, claratin, telfast D, atarax, (hydroxyzine) Predisone, dermasone, elomet, malathion lotion. Doc stumped. Help! ?

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