Decadron for Inflammatory Conditions User Reviews

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Rating: 3.3

Decadron has an average rating of 3.3 out of 10 from a total of 12 reviews for the treatment of inflammatory conditions. 17% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 67% reported a negative experience.

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Reviews for Decadron

Wes...
March 6, 2015

"I have disc issues. When the inflammation around these discs starts to put pressure on the nerves going to my feet and legs, a shot of this stuff is like gold. It loses its effect the longer you use it, so save this as a last resort."

8 / 10

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Jas...
Taken for less than 1 month
March 25, 2016

"Never take this drug. I am a healthy individual that had a bad experience with this drug. I received one shot because I had the flu. One week later, I had burning pains running all through my body. They gave me a shot in my butt, and it's still sore two weeks later. I had trouble sleeping, couldn't breathe at night, and thought I was going crazy. My resting heart rate went from 49 to 58 beats a minute. I don't know what this drug does to the body, but it's not good. You have mood swings from anger, confusion, weakness, coordination, etc. Please ask the doctor what they are giving you before they inject you. It could do more harm than good later."

1 / 10

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jb-...
November 23, 2015

"I have degenerative discs. I was given injections of Decadron near the area. Within a week, I almost went crazy! Felt like I was running for my life all the time. The doctors have no clue what this does to your brain, nor how to reverse its effects. Do not take this."

1 / 10

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Jes...
Taken for less than 1 month
September 4, 2019

"Was given Decadron shot in ER for a severe sinus infection and upper respiratory infection. I have had a severe migraine for 2 solid days! NOTHING will ease the headache. I will never have or take Decadron again!"

3 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for less than 1 month
August 18, 2015

"I was given this for a migraine, via IV. Instantly starting between my legs and moving out through my body, I felt like my entire body was set on fire. I had difficulty breathing and was screaming and sobbing. Needless to say, none of which helped the severe migraine that had landed me in the ER. Two days later, my vaginal tissue still feels inflamed. I won't be taking this one again."

1 / 10

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aga...
Taken for less than 1 month
June 19, 2012

"Headache due to AVM in brain: I was given this in the hospital via IV in hopes of bringing down a severe headache caused by my AVM. Within the first minute the drip began, I started freaking out as well as developing a severe rash, so they unhooked it immediately. Even after it had been stopped, I was inconsolable and hyperventilating for about a half an hour. The morning after, I was vomiting and had diarrhea. 48 hours later, my stomach is still churning, and the rash is just beginning to fade. Safe to say Decadron is on my allergy list now."

1 / 10

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Ms ...
May 1, 2017

"I have MS and a bad back sometimes. I had saved this for a time when the doctor wasn't helping out enough. My left leg started to hurt from my butt to my ankle. Was taking hydrocodone. Eating 3 at a time wasn't doing enough. Started taking Decadron, pain level dropped a lot, but you need to make sure that you're eating food with them. Had no side effects! Wish I had more! Going to ask the doctor."

8 / 10

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pat...
March 18, 2015

"I was also given this through I.V. and started freaking out as well. I got really cold, and my muscles contracted involuntarily, and my teeth started chattering and grinding. My vision got dark around the edges, and I could only see out of pinhole-shaped openings (like looking through the wrong end of a pair of binoculars). I woke up several hours later wrapped in heated blankets."

1 / 10

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TJa...
Taken for less than 1 month
November 9, 2019

"Had this steroid (Decadron) in addition to an antibiotic shot yesterday for an upper respiratory infection. Headache (migraine) started within 2 hours and has not disappeared to this point. I've taken these same meds before without reaction but don't think I will again."

2 / 10

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

"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."

6 / 10

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202...
Taken for less than 1 month
May 19, 2024

"Was warned about a painful burning sensation of the lady parts (genitals) when administered by IV, sure enough, lasted for about 40 seconds. Craziest thing I've ever experienced for pain relief."

7 / 10

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Jer...
Taken for less than 1 month
April 8, 2022

"I had this for my totally stopped-up head from allergies. The nurse practitioner gave me a small dose, 4 mg injection, did nothing for me, worthless drug."

1 / 10

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