What is Dexamethasone?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: DexamethasoneBrand:
A corticosteroid primarily used as an anti-inflammatory or immunosuppressant agent in the treatment of a variety of diseases including those of allergic, dermatologic, endocrine, hematologic, inflammatory, neoplastic, nervous system, renal, respiratory, rheumatic, and autoimmune origin.
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How do members experience Dexamethasone?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple myeloma | 60 | 43 | |
| Astrocytoma | 41 | 1 | |
| Multiple sclerosis | 28 | 19 | |
| Amyloidosis | 24 | 2 | |
| Meniere's disease | 20 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Insomnia | 8 | |
| Insomnia | 6 | |
| Weight gain | 6 | |
| Elevated blood sugar (hyperglycemia) | 5 | |
| Fatigue | 4 | |
| Abdominal bloating | 3 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 23 | |
| Moderate | 57 | |
| Mild | 31 | |
| None | 31 |
Member evaluations
Fluff4brains
evaluated on Apr 03, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for brain tumor: Major
- Side effects: Moderate
j
jmhnm
evaluated on Aug 08, 2014
- Perceived effectiveness for multiple sclerosis: Moderate
- Side effects: Moderate
chasmengr
evaluated on Oct 06, 2014
- Perceived effectiveness for prostate cancer: None
- Side effects: None
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