Dexamethasone User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Anonymous
• April 4, 2011

For Inflammatory Conditions "Dexamethasone for inflammatory conditions: As one of the previous participants stated, it did wonders. However, the first week experienced extreme pain and then to have a metallic mouth - everything tastes bad. Otherwise, not experiencing what others seem to be. Don't know if I would want this shot again - it's been 2 weeks, and the metallic mouth seems to be getting worse - hopefully, it won't last much longer."

• Dol...
• January 5, 2017

For Multiple Myeloma "Don't like this medicine at all. My doctor told me to take ten 4-milligram tabs every Wednesday. I can't sleep, swollen neck and face, tingling and swelling in the feet, shortness of breath ...and lots more. I'm not taking this medication anymore."

• Mrs...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 10, 2019

For Inflammatory Conditions "I was given this drug because of the unbearable pain my back condition (herniated discs (4) & spinal stenosis) was causing. I could tell on the second day, and by day 3, I was nearly pain-free. I couldn't believe it. Unfortunately, during the taper, my pain came back, and I was again bedridden and crippled. The steroid back shots did little to nothing for me, and when I went in for my 'post-op' appointment to see how the back shots worked, I had to beg and plead for this prescription. Again, it's working like a miracle, though I know it's just a band-aid until I can see the surgeon. Why is it so hard to get a prescription for this med?"

• Ber...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 14, 2018

For Inflammatory Conditions "Twice in a year I've had acute sinus infections. The first was a blocked sinus pathway due to inflammation, and I was given two Z-packs a month apart and got worse with secondary bronchitis. The third month, I was given a 10 mg dexamethasone muscular injection, and I began feeling better within 30 minutes. I was normal for about 5 months. The second had inflammation in my tear ducts and had allergic conjunctivitis that doesn't manifest the same as viral or bacterial. After a month of my eyes tearing without a cause, it turned to a sore throat because I didn't know I had pink eye. I was then treated with a Z-pack and bacterial drops for my eyes. Eyes, nose, throat, and breathing became worse the next few days. On the third day, I went back and was prescribed eye drops for inflammation and a 10 mg IM dexamethasone. Within an hour, I was feeling so much better, and now my eyes have gone from pink to moderately bloodshot to mild to moderate bloodshot eyes, sore throat gone, and a slight cough without fire in my throat."

• Kur...
• December 3, 2015

Dexamethasone for Nausea/Vomiting, Chemotherapy Induced "Been taking this drug for about over a year now. I've got stage 3 multiple myeloma (bone cancer). Really have no bad side effects. The only issue I have is sleeplessness, it really keeps you awake at night, hard time to fall asleep. Other than that, it works great."

• kiv...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 10, 2017

For Inflammatory Conditions "Every time my migraines get bad enough that I end up at the ER or my back is aching from a fall (3 back surgeries), the doctors end up giving me an IV shot of this. It does work with the cocktail of meds to help calm my migraine, but when it is first pushed into the IV, please warn the nurse to dilute it and push it VERY SLOW, as it makes your body feel like it is literally tingling on FIRE, especially your private parts. My friends call it the 'crotch burner.'"

• Min...
• January 23, 2018

For Immune Thrombocytopenia "I took 10 mg for 4 days, which is recommended to anyone with ITP. I had side effects for almost a whole week. I had a bloody nose off and on the whole time, my vision changed, couldn't drive, and made me sleep a lot. A day after being off of it, I had pain from my jaw all the way down to my butt. I couldn't move without feeling like I was going to break. The worst part of it all was when I told my doctor, and they said it was not from the medication, when it was. I didn't take any other prescription or non-prescription drugs. It only made my platelets double in numbers and then drop very fast."

• KAV...
• November 24, 2016

Dexamethasone for Inflammatory Conditions "Today, I had to refer my aged mother, 85, for her inflammation on the bruise site on the forehead due to a fall a couple of days ago. I referred her to my family doctor, who administered Dexamethasone Injection IP 2 ml. Within 5 minutes, she developed breathing heaviness, gasped for breath, and was about to swoon. Fortunately, as the doctor swung into action and administered her Deriflin injection, after four hours, she returned to normal. This is the worst and riskiest medicine, if I have to say something on this. 24.Nov.2016"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 30, 2025

For Adrenocortical Insufficiency "So far, the best drug for my condition after pituitary adenoma and partial surgical removal of the pituitary gland. Dexamethasone helps reduce inflammation caused by arthritis more than prednisolone did."

• Anonymous
• May 15, 2012

For Inflammatory Conditions "Greatly improved appetite, I had been on chemo and had severe appetite loss, excessive sleeping. It has possibly caused some mild irritability, although my husband doesn't think I am much different than normal."

• Dar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 15, 2020

For Inflammatory Conditions "Just received a dexamethasone injection in my arm for tonsillitis. It initially felt like I didn’t get a shot, then the pain just exploded. I mean, no burning, just felt like I was punched in the arm. It was throbbing, and each throb was stabbing pain. I was bawling like a baby. I do have fibromyalgia, but I have had many shots in the muscle that sting. This was no sting! The doctor chalked it up to 'everything that was going on with me.' I am not a dramatic person, but this was the weirdest, most painful intravenous muscle shot I have ever had! I also have a heart condition, and reading what I am in for with anxiety and racing heart has me very concerned. Shouldn’t the doc have seen that?"

• neo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 10, 2018

For Eczema "I was admitted for nasal surgery, but the doctor gave me dexamethasone 0.5 mg to prevent allergies. My eczema disappeared, and I feel better. I did some research on this prescription, it is a kind of steroid, and you cannot take it usually or daily. Better to consult with a doctor. But I would love to take it if I have better information and with doctor consultation."

• Luc...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 30, 2022

For Nausea/Vomiting, Chemotherapy Induced "Taking this as pre-med on chemo day and then for 4 days after. Side effects include: insomnia-I'm still up, it's 5 am, weight gain-I'm always hungry, swollen hands, legs, and feet, blurred vision, lingering dry cough, voice also goes in and out, constant headaches, swollen face and neck, painful bloating, and I'm not overweight. Talked to the doctor, and it was decided that I would only take it on chemo day. Phew!"

• Dis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 27, 2022

For Inflammatory Conditions "I have a major herniated disc. Woke up and could barely walk. The chiro said to go to urgent care and get a shot - they gave me 30 mg of dexamethasone. Stung like hell, but was able to stand straight up and walk with the pain diminished about 80%. It’s now 6 hours later, no side effects. I’ll update if some come! I’m not going to mix any of my other meds with this. I’ve read I’d major interactions."

• Mag...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 9, 2016

For Nausea/Vomiting, Chemotherapy Induced "This steroid nearly killed me. Receiving as part of my chemo, took 2 a day for 3 days straight after chemo. Was only on them for three months when they induced diabetic ketoacidosis. Was on life support for 10 days. Will never touch a steroid again. I have given this a high score on the bar because it did stop me from feeling sick."

• R E...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 6, 2013

For Inflammatory Conditions "I started the dexamethasone 4 mg only two mornings ago. The second day (yesterday), most of the pain was gone. However, beginning yesterday, I've had 9 or 10 bouts of hi-coughing, including 2 to 3:30 this morning. That symptom is not listed anywhere, but it does seem odd that I hadn't suffered hi-coughs in years and years and never this long lasting. Until speaking with my physician in the morning, I'm having to suspect an interaction with other medicines."

• Ldm...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 31, 2022

For Atopic Dermatitis "On April, I was given dexamethasone for an allergic reaction I had to something I ate. I had dexamethasone as an injection and pills that I took for 3 days. On the 3rd day, I stopped taking them because I developed adverse side effects like fog in my head, confusion, numbness on the right side of my head, blurry vision, adrenaline feeling in my head, dry mouth, lost appetite, and diarrhea, along with depression and anxiety. After 3 weeks, all my side effects were gone except for anxiety and mild depression. I’m on 5 weeks since I stopped taking the medication, and I’m still struggling with anxiety and depression. So far, side effects come and go. Some days I have it, and I don’t, or it comes in and out throughout the day. Side effects are horrible. I can’t wait for this to be over."

• Iri...
• August 7, 2016

"Well, can't tell if it is effective or not, unbearable to keep taking it because of the side effects. Having all that I see mentioned as well: sleeplessness, bad headaches, increased heart rate, very wired, mood swings, blurred vision goes in/out affected me while I was driving, flushed face. Stopped it after the first two days because of this, then, thinking it was a fluke, took it again and felt the symptoms instantly. Calling my doc to see if there's something else :("

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 10, 2023

For Allergic Rhinitis "On Monday at 4 pm, I couldn't sleep and was extremely anxious and nauseated. I experienced the worst pain in my lower legs. Now, on Wednesday morning, I woke up shaking so badly that I had to run to the bathroom. I have been experiencing explosive diarrhea and nausea to the point of vomiting. I feel too faint to stand up and am very anxious. I also feel incredibly thirsty, as if I am dying of thirst. My blood pressure and sugar levels are through the roof."

• Slw...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 20, 2022

For Asthma "Shortness of breath for 5 days. Felt very ill, exhausted just washing dishes. Went to urgent care, they gave me this, and just wow, in 30 minutes I felt almost completely normal, breathing normal. This is like a magical pill for me. I was suffering without this. Thank you, science."

• Bry...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 1, 2022

For Inflammatory Conditions "This has been great for my bulging disc sciatica pain. I can hardly walk, and this helps greatly. It does raise my blood sugar, so I have to be careful. I stopped taking it for a while, but the pain was so severe I needed this wonderful medicine. I've had anxiety issues, but this has not added problems there."

• Bea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 8, 2023

For Nausea/Vomiting, Chemotherapy Induced "I am taking the night before and morning of five 4 mg tablets for chemotherapy. I feel like I am getting clean energy to get through the 5 hours of chemo spread out every 3 weeks. Helps me rest and maintain energy to get cleaned up after. I have PCOS, and my glucose has been 150 or 170 in the morning for no food-related reason, so I think it raises my sugars. I'm not diabetic and do take metformin for PCOS. Have had a hysterectomy and was diagnosed with endometriosis-ovarian cancer. Does not affect any anxiety or cravings/appetite. I am able to snack, not eat a big meal, and maintain my energy and helps keep nausea away, so I want to drink and stay hydrated, and I have not had nausea for two sessions so far. I am seeing benefits from it and am thankful!"

• Liz...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 3, 2017

For Nausea/Vomiting, Chemotherapy Induced "I receive this drug with chemo and am supposed to take it days 2-4 afterwards. Other than anxiety, it does the trick of improving abdominal pain, but once I stop, I am in agony. Burning pain and cramps, indigestion, back pain, and decreased urine output. I'm ready to give up on the whole thing."

• Qua...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 28, 2021

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "Doctor said in 20 years she never saw plaque psoriasis as bad as mine, I looked like a breakout of the measles or something. So after 8 mg first day, in 30 minutes started feeling better, 3 days later, clear skin... haven't taken for a week, and no flare returned. Picking up my script today, taking 2 mg 2 times a week and a week off to be mild on the body."

• dav...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 14, 2023

Dexamethasone "I just received the injection today, and I had been told in the beginning that I was not getting a cortisone shot, that was the only reason I agreed to it. I see nothing on the list of conditions this is supposed to help with: pinched nerves, stenosis, or disc disease. They put it in the nerve, I believe. They said it could alleviate the pain I feel and the numbness and tingling in my hands and arms. They told me that it wouldn't help my back pain because of where the shot was given, and it wasn't authorized. All evening, the pain in the middle to bottom of my back hurts so bad, I have taken 30 minutes to type this and use my arms. If I am using them too much, I can't stand the pain in my back. I am sorry, I know this probably isn't the review that was appropriate, but I needed some suggestions and/or opinions."