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Dexamethasone

Dexamethasone

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6.5  Effectiveness
6.5  Side Effects
6.3  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 6 Dexamethasone side effects and 5 Dexamethasone benefits.

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Dexamethasone, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 0% 0% 60% 20% 20%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 10% 70% 10% 10%
Blood Pressure 0% 0% 80% 20% 0%
Breathing 0% 0% 60% 40% 0%
Confidence 0% 0% 70% 30% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 10% 70% 20% 0%
Digestion 10% 0% 70% 20% 0%
Emotional Well-being 0% 0% 60% 40% 0%
Energy 0% 0% 50% 50% 0%
Eyesight 0% 10% 70% 20% 0%
Memory 0% 20% 60% 20% 0%
Mental Clarity 0% 10% 70% 20% 0%
Pain 0% 0% 60% 30% 10%
Patience 0% 10% 60% 30% 0%
Sexual Health 0% 0% 80% 20% 0%
Skin Complexion 0% 10% 60% 30% 0%
Sleep 20% 10% 50% 20% 0%
Stress Level 0% 10% 60% 30% 0%
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Commonly Reported Dexamethasone Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Anxiety 33.3% 33.3% 0% 33.3% 0%
Blurred Vision 55.6% 33.3% 0% 11.1% 0%
Breathing Difficulties 66.7% 0% 0% 33.3% 0%
Cold Symptoms 66.7% 0% 33.3% 0% 0%
Confusion 66.7% 0% 0% 33.3% 0%
Coordination / Balance Problems 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Depression 66.7% 0% 0% 33.3% 0%
Diarrhea 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
Dizziness 80% 10% 0% 10% 0%
Drowsiness 88.9% 11.1% 0% 0% 0%
Fever 66.7% 0% 33.3% 0% 0%
Gas 66.7% 0% 0% 33.3% 0%
Headache 80% 10% 10% 0% 0%
Insomnia 33.3% 0% 33.3% 33.3% 0%
Irregular Heartbeat 33.3% 0% 66.7% 0% 0%
Mood Swings 66.7% 0% 0% 33.3% 0%
Muscle Cramping 66.7% 0% 0% 33.3% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 66.7% 0% 33.3% 0% 0%
Stomach Ache 33.3% 33.3% 0% 33.3% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Dexamethasone Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abnormal / Vivid Dreams 85.7% 14.3% 0% 0% 0%
Appetite Loss 71.4% 0% 14.3% 14.3% 0%
Back Pain 66.7% 16.7% 16.7% 0% 0%
Cancer 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Difficulty Urinating 85.7% 0% 14.3% 0% 0%
Fainting 85.7% 0% 14.3% 0% 0%
Insomnia 85.7% 0% 0% 14.3% 0%
Nervousness 85.7% 14.3% 0% 0% 0%
Tingling Sensations 85.7% 0% 14.3% 0% 0%
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Episodes since taking Dexamethasone
Since taking Dexamethasone Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Fall 12.5%
Hospitalization 6.2%
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User Comments about Dexamethasone
04 Jun 2011 This is my first time taking it and only for three days. Made me feel better generally, lungs, eyes, bladder, but made my insomnia problem much worse. Now that I've been off the drug for two days, still feel better but cannot get out of bed, extremely lethargic and heavy headed. Hope this soon passses, so I can function.
   —Posted by Lovesong
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20 Apr 2011 SUCKS.
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07 Jan 2011 At first, I thought it was good, for my allergy healed after I take some of it. But then after, I notice pain in my stomach. My doctor says it was because my liver got complication because of infection and then I find out, dexamethasone is not good for anti-infection. The doctor prescribed medicine to take with it and so gradually the pain subsides. So it is advised to talk to your doctor before taking dexamethasone, specially of those higher dosage.
   —Posted by Anonymous
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16 Aug 2010 The only thing with this medication is that I don't like to drive while on it, because my vision becomes slightly blurred and messes with my depth perception.
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08 Jun 2010 also known as sofradex very useful for ear infections but causes diziness
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