DECADRON Reviews (DEXAMETHASONE)Average Rating: 2.2 (197 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare DECADRON with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR DECADRON | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 2 | pre-chemo treatment | Persistent hiccups for 3 days | 61 | 1 days 12mg | 6/23/2015 | 1 | Brain tumor/brain swelling | My husband has been treated for a brain tumor and was put on Decadron. He experienced the following: Puffy face, depression, just sort of became a statue and did not interact, and if did, was mean and nasty -- not normal personality. Weakness, difficulty walking, muscle atrophy. On top of all of that, the constant peeing and not making it to the bathroom became a nightmare 24/7. Had to take him to the bathroom (as he was too confused to use a urinal) every 2 hours day and night, and at that became a huge customer of Depends. What a nightmare. His surgeon did not want him on it, but his oncologist won out. It was a nightmare. Had we known, we would not have ever used it. | we have been tapering off now for the last few months VERY slowly, are almost off, and already some of the issues are getting better, but if all of these were caused by this (and the timing of everything would suggest that) then how in the world long will it be to have them gone? Horrid stuff! | 59 | 5 months | 8/23/2009 | 1 | Stage 4 Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma | Terror, unbelievable fury, body sensitivity to contact, felt like I was living in the horror of a live nightmare where I might die. | When my dauhter-in-law saw how ill I was she comforted me by saying she wished she was having the treatment for me because she was so much stronger. I forced myself to not attack her and I've never felt anything like that in my life. When I returned the next day for my second day of chemo the nurse asked me what I was feeling and as soon as I told them I felt like I was dying THEY KNEW it was Decadron and removed it from my treatment. I gradually felt better within days but I was told I had the opposite reaction to the drug that was supposed to give me euphoria. I also have the opposite reaction with other steroids. Once with a frozen shoulder I received a steriod shot for pain and the following pain was truly unbearable for days. At that time that doctor told me I was in the 2% that react the opposite with some drugs | 59 | 1 days IV /chemo 1X day | 12/18/2012 | 1 | Pain abdomen | Horrible anxiety for days. Do not take this medication. Stay away completely. Doctors need to earn patients about this horrible drug. It makes you feel uneasy, shaky and just horrible!! | 0 days | 4/4/2019 | 1 | Migraine | I had an iv injection of decadron 11 days ago and I still experience panic, insomnia, face and neck flushing, high blood pressure spikes. After 6 days I had to go to the ER and they had to give me meds to drop my blood pressure, it was 168/128. Even though I'm already on blood pressure meds. Every pharmacist I ask says it should be gone by now. But I dont feel like myself still. | Do NOT take this drug. | 26 | 1 days 10mg 1X day | 7/18/2020 | 1 | Severe head pain from fever | Went to Er for severe head pain from fever. They gave me decadron IV and I had a severe reaction and that was 8 months ago. Mood changes, increased anxiety, tingling in arms, hands, and feet. I still have the side effects and I am at a loss, it is horrible to live with and all the doctors say it can't last this long but after reading these reviews I know I'm not the only one. My experience keeps being dismissed with anxiety despite all my symptoms only occurring directly after the steroid. | Besides your regular doctor, what doctor do you go to for the long term reaction from decadron IV. I've been dealing with this for 8 months and don't know where to go for answers. | 21 | 1 days Unknown 1X day | 3/16/2022 | 5 | Covid pneumonia | Insomnia but took melatonin to help sleep. | I was in critical condition. I refused Remdesiver and the ventilator. I agreed to Decadron and a Bipap. I spent a week in the hospital and by the grace of God, improved and was released. Home health said my lung sounds were diminished so my family doctor added another week of Decadron and that cleared my lungs. No problems except the insomnia. | F | 54 | 19 days 6mg 1X day | 4/5/2022 | 5 | Possible strep throat | Got an injection along with an antibiotic and anti-inflammatory. All symptoms went away within an hour. Not able to sleep. Was up 19 hours after injection (a full 24 hours since I'd woken up). Felt really wired, like I drank a boat load of energy drinks. | Felt 100% better. Almost too good. Kind of scary. | F | 29 | 1 times | 4/16/2016 | 5 | Laser surgery on brain tumor | Feeling blessed. I've had no side effects and sleeping well through the night. | F | 48 | 3 days 10 mg dail | 2/6/2017 | 5 | hip pain interfering with walking | none | I got an IM injection of Decadron 10mg and my hip pain(which was there for over 2 months) is now gone in less than 24 hours of receiving the shot. | F | 23 | 1 times 10mg 1X O | 10/25/2012 | 5 | allergies/head cold | insomnia of course- its a steroid. energy.enthusiasm. | great for head colds. I also give one 4 mg tab once a week for my dog with skin allergies.it clears my head up all day and I dont have the cold flu like symptoms until dark. thumbs up. it can be addictive because of its energy qualities. I have to back out at times. it also shuts down immunity so I just take it when I really really need it. | F | 36 | 1 years 4mg 1X day | 6/3/2011 | 5 | arthritis/inflammation hip and back | Insomnia but worth it. My back and hip.pain is greatly reduced! | F | 45 | 2 years ? | 12/3/2011 | 5 | Pneumonia | Increase in energy, slight moodiness, slight insomnia, made me feel much better, was extremely tired r/t pneumonia, helped with congestion. | F | 40 | 1 days 20 mg | 1/9/2012 | 5 | Pulled Back Muscle | First, let me say I am an RN and if I decided to develop a drug habit, this would be my drug of choice. I was given a dose pack of several pills on the first day with reduction through out the week. Loved every minute on this drug. Negative - Taking this medication on a busy day at work when you can't eat. Your blood sugar will drop suddenly and you will have to stop and eat. Pros- No pain anywhere on my body. I organized my house and cleaned it from top to bottom, manicured my yard at 3:00 am with a flashlight in hand. I had the energy of 10 people and got more done in that one week on decadron than the whole year off of it. This drug was like an energy pill for me, physically and mentally. I am not disagreeing that other experienced side effects but for me, it was wonderful. | F | 28 | 1 weeks 10mg 1X O | 5/10/2012 | 5 | Wheezing due to asthma | The only downside I have experienced with the decadron is joint pain for a few days after the shot. The pain is tolerable though. Without this medication I would probably be dead by now. | I have severe asthma with chronic bronchitis. I use an albuterol inhaler and a 6 times a day albuterol breathing treatment. When the bronchitis starts to worsen the medications start to lose effect. The decadron kicks in within hours and lasts for a month or so. Very effective. I even sometimes put some in my breathing treatment, because breathing it in is better, it goes directly to the source. | F | 23 | 15 years 2 mg 1X AN | 9/12/2010 | 5 | allergies, asthma, bronchitis | None really, I feel better within minutes, maybe tend to urinate more for a day after | This drug has helped me immensely throughout my life. My GP gives me one whenever I have a sinus infection or bad allergies, which happens about 2-3 times a year. | F | 31 | 30 years 32 mg 1X day | 9/20/2010 | 5 | Sinus infection | None | Gave me complete relief | F | 48 | 1 days Shot | 11/25/2017 | 5 | Seasonal Allergie | None, other than a sore bottom from the injeciton | I've been to see several doctors about my allergies. I have slept all night in months without waking up sneezing - dosing up on nose spray and trying to get back to sleep. 1st day after Deadron / Kenalogg - I slept all night, woke up and so far haven't sneezed at all (fingers crossed) | F | 40 | 1X M | 2/23/2011 | 5 | Allergies/inflamation | Love it. when I get a head cold, I can pop a pill and have energy all day with NO sinues to get in my way.2day for two days then 1 a day for 4 days then 1/2 for two then your off.Love it would recommed for a cold and or allergies or anykind of inflamation especially if you need energy. I give 1 pill a week for my dog for her skin allerigies as well. wonderful drug!! | F | 36 | 1 months 4mg 2X day | 5/23/2011 | 5 | throat swelling - possible allergy | no side effects yet, 12 hours after shot in hip, little pain at injection site | Within about 1 hour my symptoms were reduced considerably and I was able to go home. | F | 44 | 1 days | 4/15/2009 |
DECADRON (DEXAMETHASONE): Dexamethasone is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood/hormone/immune system disorders, allergic reactions, certain skin and eye conditions, breathing problems, certain bowel disorders, and certain cancers. It is also used as a test for an adrenal gland disorder (Cushing's syndrome). This medication is a corticosteroid hormone (glucocorticoid). It decreases your body's natural defensive response and reduces symptoms such as swelling and allergic-type reactions. FDA Approval Date: 1982-07-30 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)