Taking steroid tablets for less than 3 weeks is unlikely to cause any significant long-term side effects
The side effects for dogs and cats can be diarrhea (which may be bloody at times) and vomiting
Osteoporosis, adrenal suppression, hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, cardiovascular disease, Cushing’s syndrome, psychiatric disturbances and
All the side effects, weight gain, stomach issues, trying to get off this stuff
It is relatively well tolerated but has some adverse effects, particularly in high doses
Contra-indications Cautions Interactions Side-effects Pregnancy Breast feeding Hepatic impairment Renal impairment Monitoring requirements Effect on laboratory tests
More common Aggression agitation anxiety blurred vision decrease in the amount of urine dizziness fast, slow, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse headache
5 Switch to equivalent dose hydrocortisone for long term adrenal Typical doses of dexamethasone used in the brain tumor patient are pharmacologic (i
My father was diagnosed with a very small brain tumor, but with a big swelling so the doctor put him on Dexamethasone (8mg daily: 4mg in the morning, 4mg in the afternoon) in order to reduce that swelling
Steroids may be prescribed at various doses depending on the
Steroids can affect the immune, musculoskeletal, and endocrine systems, the skin, the heart and blood pressure, the gastrointestinal tract, and the eyes
Dosages of 10 mg: Decrease in 1-mg increments
3 mL, 4
During radiation therapy, a tapering dose of dexamethasone, as clinically tolerated (to alleviate symptoms of cerebral edema), is prescribed, and the lowest effective dose is used
There are things you can do to help cope with them: Weight gain
Rationale: There is a need to minimize oral corticosteroid (OCS) use in patients with asthma to prevent their costly and burdensome adverse effects
Fludrocortisone acetate has high mineralocorticoid activity
Maxidex (dexamethasone): "Contraindicated in epithelial herpes simplex (dendritic keratitis), vaccinia, varicella, and most other viral diseases of the cornea and conjunctiva; Read More
(Potassium is a mineral that helps your nerves, muscles, and organs work normally
The timeline usually peaks a few days into withdrawal, with resolution of symptoms within 2 weeks
Dexamethasone tablets are also used in combination with other anti-myeloma products for the treatment of adults with multiple myeloma
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients