Dexamethasone User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Jas...
• July 12, 2014

For Eczema "I was suffering from disabling diarrhea and nausea from a strong chemotherapy while I was hospitalized. After taking one 4-milligram size of this pill, I felt completely better!! Night and day!! More please.. if I can ride these through what are anticipated to be the worst medical days of my life.. I'd call it a miracle pill for me.."

• Dus...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 30, 2020

For Atopic Dermatitis "I have severe atopic dermatitis and major issues with my spine. When I initially started taking dexamethasone, it worked wonders. 10 mg for a couple of weeks, then down to 4 mg twice weekly. When I started taking it, I had no side effects. Now, approximately 4 months later, I’m getting almost all of them. Yesterday, I had so much anxiety I thought I was losing my mind. Anxious (couldn’t even answer my phone), extremely irritable, major mood swings - those are just the tip of the side-effect iceberg. It’s exactly what happened when I took prednisone. Tomorrow will be my fourth Dupixent shot, and it seems to be working (at $2400 monthly, it should work). I will be talking to my dermatologist ASAP to ask if I can stop taking dexamethasone. Good luck to everyone who is or is thinking of taking it."

• Jef...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 16, 2023

For Cerebral Edema "2.5 cm tumor was found in MRI. Had been having seizures. Was prescribed dexamethasone. I chose a different hospital for surgery. No one followed up from the original one, so I was on this medication for months. It wasted my leg muscles, I could barely get up a flight of stairs. Use as little of this medication as possible, it will tear you down. Strictly for short duration to reduce edema before surgery, IMO."

• Cod...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 1, 2021

For Inflammatory Conditions "This steroid is awful. I am a healthy, athletic, 38-year-old male. I received a 4 mg injection 8 days ago for a strained ligament. I have had migraines, bone aches, muscle aches, lightheadedness, and a sore throat since. Over a week later, and I can barely leave my bed. No end in sight. I would take a limp over the side effects every time. Stay away at all costs."

• Rob...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 28, 2021

For Cerebral Edema "Been having on and off headaches since an aneurysm coiling in March. I had to go to the ER yesterday with a bad headache. They contacted my neurosurgeon, he saw some slight swelling around the coiling. Was given this horrible drug through an injection, and 10 seconds after the injection, my body heated up, I felt like I was on fire. The nurse told me that was normal only after she had given me the injection. The following morning, I had the worst depression and horrible thoughts. Never felt like this before. I will never use it again. Stay away from this."

• 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!"

• Sma...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 7, 2024

For Nausea/Vomiting, Chemotherapy Induced "It seems to help with nausea, but it worsens my prediabetic glucose levels. It also causes fluid retention and decreases urine. It can also cause mild edema in my feet and lower legs. It makes me feel giddy and affects my sleep, reducing the amount I can achieve. I take a higher dose for the three days including chemotherapy day and the two following days of 4 mg. I also take a 1 mg dose daily to give me more energy, and it does seem effective for that. Since I hate vomiting and nausea, I will overlook the effects on my blood sugar and fluid retention since it is only for three days out of 21, as the lower daily dose does not seem to have the same side effects."

• Ann...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 9, 2023

"I had 2 root canals, and the pain afterward was severe, so my dentist prescribed dexamethasone to relieve swelling, pain, and inflammation. I’ve had a headache, upset stomach, and the worst case of the jitters. Food doesn’t taste right, and I’m nauseated. I wish I’d been warned of the side effects. I will never agree to take this medication again."

• 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."

• 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."

• arc...
• February 13, 2011

"I was prescribed dexamethasone 4 mg twice daily for altitude illness as I was working above 12,500 feet above sea level. Within 2 hours of taking 4 mg, I was no longer short of breath. I will gradually reduce the amount over seven days as I return to a lower altitude, 10,000 feet above sea level. This program has kept me alerted as to possible side effects, which I will watch for. It has made this trip a blessing."

• Drk...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 5, 2022

For Inflammatory Conditions "I don't know if it's my personal doctor's fault, or mine, or of the med, but I'm in my late teenage years, and I was prescribed to take dexamethasone (VARCODES) 8 mg per tablet, 2 times a day for 10 days and 1 time a day for the following next 10 days. I wasn't self-aware and didn't do enough research to acquire enough knowledge about this med before taking it. Even though I got well around the 15th to 18th day, I continued for the last 2 days, and around a week after finishing this med, I started having only a few whiteheads here and there, which was common for me because it happened once every month and heals if I don't touch it. But after 3 days, I woke up with a face, scalp, body, shoulder, and chest (all of upper body and head) full of small red bumps. From then on, it started to get worse, and I had to see a dermatologist. He said it's 'Acne Cortisonica' and taking this med caused it. So to all the people out there who might be prescribed this med, be careful about the 'overdose.' Do some research before taking it."

• Esm...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 22, 2022

For Inflammatory Conditions "Tooth extraction - 3 days left felt so unwell, high temp, vomiting, racing pulse. Went to A&E, suspected sepsis, further tests revealed, day after, infected swollen airway, couldn’t swallow, morphine wasn’t touching throat pain. Started this steroid by IV as soon as found. Instant results, swelling went down, I could swallow, and 28 hours later, I was discharged with oral antibiotics. I can’t sleep yet, my face is bright red, which I was warned about, and I feel a bit low, but the benefits have far outweighed these side effects. As the doctor said, it’s instantly impacted your airway and stopped the swelling in its tracks."

• NoP...
• June 27, 2022

"I went from five pain prescriptions a day to almost ZERO pain prescriptions a year! All it took is one or half a pill of Dexamethasone 1.5 mg to give five minutes before the extraction or dental implant, and the patients NEVER call me after hours for pain pills, nor do they take any pain pills at home. I have been using this protocol since January 2019. I actually have enough cases to do a retrospective study. Still waiting to find an IRB other than the commercial ones; those are expensive and I am not paid to do my research. I am even scientifically and financially sponsoring a future triple-controlled blind study at a respectable university overseas. It will take some time to get that study done. Meanwhile, I am enjoying being the dentist who does not prescribe any pain pills. What a blast: no more pain or opioid dramas... and I am an Orofacial Pain specialist, so I know what I am talking about!!!"

• Har...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 5, 2018

For Inflammatory Conditions "There was consistent fever, weakness, and lack of appetite after the liver HCC post-TACE procedure. This drug helped in overcoming all these problems and increased the diet intake, which also helped in increasing weight. Initial dosage was 2 mg, gradually reducing to 1 mg. After a month, when I reduced the dosage to 0.5 mg, fever and weakness returned, and appetite also reduced slightly, therefore, I was again forced to go back to a 1 mg daily dosage, which brought back some normality."

• Anonymous
• January 7, 2022

"I was on this for a Dexa suppression test. Horrible experience. My heart beats, especially when I try to sleep (which I haven't been), are so rapid/irregular, and if I just for a fraction of a second feel like I'm asleep, I wake up with a hypnic jerk, feeling I'd die/go to some other world or pass out."

• stl...
• April 4, 2010

For Aphthous Ulcer "Really did a great job in reducing inflammation caused by mouth sores, but had significant difficulties sleeping. Was given 10 mg IV weekly during chemo session, and took 4 mg twice daily afterward, for about one month. Stopped taking on a Wednesday (cold turkey), and by Saturday was experiencing edginess, some depression. Took until Sunday evening to really get back into a positive attitude. Probably should have told the doctor that I wanted to phase out. It really works, but be watchful of mood swings."

• Kin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 14, 2023

For Nausea/Vomiting, Chemotherapy Induced "I have stage 2 gastric cancer and receive FLOT chemotherapy. I receive dexamethasone IV on the day of chemo and take 4 mg orally the following morning. I also take ondansetron 8 mg three times a day as needed. I have not had any issues with vomiting, and my nausea is well controlled. The only side effect I have is insomnia on those days I receive dexamethasone. I am not diabetic, so I have no issues with blood glucose."

• 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."

• Wan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 7, 2023

For Sarcoidosis "Seems to have been very effective in reducing inflammation rapidly. Able to take a lesser dose than prednisone was to be prescribed. Less side effects on the brain than Pred, but quite hard on stomach, however, prescribed meds helped to relieve this. Overall, a great improvement in conditions."

• Ros...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 30, 2022

For Inflammatory Conditions "I was prescribed 3 mg dexamethasone tablets to take 3 times a day after getting a root canal to help with swelling and pain that Tylenol and Advil weren't helping. Within 2 doses, my tooth and gum pain was 100% gone! Worked very well for the inflammation. Side effects were rough on the 3rd day though! At first, I just had some increased urination and thirst and felt kind of spacey and out of it. But on the 3rd day, I felt insanely anxious, sad, and was super irritable with everyone and everything around me. Surprisingly, I didn't have any sleep issues on it. I was back to normal a couple of days after."

• kdn...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 12, 2021

Dexamethasone for Asthma, acute "Given this medication following COVID-19. Appears to aid in breathing but immediately gave me bradycardia. My heart rate is now resting in the 50s and going into low 40s while trying to rest. This results in me being jerked awake, gasping for air when I can actually sleep. The medication caused me to be awake for 46 hours straight. 6 mg dosage, no step down."

• Sai...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 4, 2022

For Nausea/Vomiting, Chemotherapy Induced "I'm given 8 mg IV dexamethasone prior to chemo. You are then prescribed dexamethasone 4 mg orally at breakfast and lunchtime post-chemo for 3 days. The first time I took it, I thought I was losing my head - the headache was mind-blowing, unrelieved by paracetamol. Never again, I’ll put up with the nausea. My weight also ballooned, and I couldn’t stop eating. Dreadful stuff!!"

• Con...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 22, 2021

Dexamethasone for Inflammatory Conditions "I was put on Decadron in 2002 after radiation treatment for an AVM affected nearby tissue, causing it to swell. While it did save my life, the effects on my body are still severe and ongoing, especially my spine, where I am now awaiting major surgery to repair my spine."

• Sis...
• April 26, 2017

For Inflammatory Conditions "My IVF doctor prescribed this to me prior to supposedly help with the embryo transfer. I started having a painful sensation and redness in a few days, went to the ER, they called it mild induration that progressed to cellulitis (now a bump in the belly button). On bed rest for almost 3 weeks now, excruciating pain. I missed my scheduled transfer because of this. Currently taking clindamycin to clear the infection."