User Reviews for dexamethasone oral

I was given 2 1/2 tablet at ER as a one time dose for severe swallowing problems due to a thoat infection with ear and lymph gland association. withi9n 8 hours my pain was greatly improved.

What fun it is taking a drug like this,the side effects for me start with eye pain,head- aches,eating all the time,weigh gain,up every hour to wee-wee,dizzy all the time,and many more.But in all fairness I have to say it works for me. I was tired of going to chemo 5 days a week for years.I take 10 4mg pills a day for 4 days then off for 5 days and start over .But I'am still living the good life.

My doctor prescribed me this medication for an inflamed eustachian tube. I have never experienced this before and it has been annoying and painful (hard to swallow, eat, drink, yawn, etc.). I am only prescribed to take one in the morning for three days along with a nasal spray. I took my first one this morning and it is 7 p.m. and the pain is gone. I just feel some heartburn, but I'd rather have some heartburn than deal with the pain of the inflammation. It has worked great so far.

Decreased platelets due to leukemia. Bruising and bleeding under the skin. Been on for 4 days. A little less bleeding and bruises fading. A little jittery and not sleeping real well but arthritis in feet much improved

Prescribed for headaches and nausea from radiation on the brain. It has relieved both of those, however I crave food all the time and the meds give me heartburn which is not a good combo. Also having issues with bowels and unable to really sleep even when taking sleep meds. The relief it gives outweighs the side effects without a doubt.

I have been experiencing muscle spasms,aching, radiating nerve pain in my left shoulder, leftside of next and arm. It's a good possibilty that I have a ruptured disc in my neck that is irritating the nerve and cuasing the pain in my shoulder blade and arm. for the past few days I have been having really really bad muscle spasms in my neck and shoulder and the side effect of that has been sending a shooting pain down my arm and hand on the left side. After taking this medication for one full day out of a five day prescription, the muscle spasm are almost completely gone and the overall cramping in my shoulder is now bearable. Obviously it will not fix the possibility that I might have a ruptured disc in my neck, but it has now made it manageable until I can have my MRI and decide if I need surgery to rectify the problem. I have done physical therapy and tried other pain killers and anti-inflammatory and muscle relaxer and none have given me the relief that this medication has given me. It does make me nauseous, slightly jittery, and some times a little dizzy....but that is much easier to deal with than the pain I was having. The benefits have definitely out weighed the risk in my situation. Read More Read Less

I've been taking this medication for the past eight months due to breast cancer and spinal issues due to the cancer spreading into my bones and blood. I started with 16mg and now have been happy to say I am now on .5 mg this medication has the worst side effects I've ever noticed. I take lots of meds due to my health and the side effects of this medication is unbearable. It truly helps with pain and allows me to do things maybe I wasn't unable to do but the WEIGHT GAIN and UNCONTROLLABLE URGE TO EAT is crazy. Chocolate, sweets anything you just can't stop eating. I've gained 50 pounds, I use to weigh 110lbs and now I weigh 160pds.and I don't even know how to carry it. It's hard to get dress, pick things up off the floor and its all in the mid-section and my face is like a balloon. I look as though I'm having a child. If it wasn't for the weight gain and the urge to always eat constantly this med would be fine. I can't wait to be completely off. There has to be something better out there, or a way to stop the urge to constantly EAT EAT EAT !!!!!!!!!!!Read More Read Less

Took for pain in shoulder from small tendon tear and mild arthritis. now have more pain then to begin with,( all over),cant sleep, and pounding heart when I laid down. Only took 2 pills in 4 days, not gonig to finish it.

wow have taken 5 days of this medicine starting with 4 for 3 days and then 3 for 3 days and im quitting it, i havent slept and im a nervous wreck and a zombie. I quit it 2 days ago and im still feeling it, it is still in my system. even when i lie down and close my eyes i dont sleep, i can still hear every little dust particle..this is crazy....never again

very good for childhood asthma

I was given 2 1/2 of these pills in the E.R. due to a swollen and sour neck and throat from an unknown infection to my tonsils. The following day I noticed a huge decrease in the pain, swelling and tenderness. Seems to have worked great for me. It was given one time, and one time only. I really had no side effects at all. Works great! A+!!

Well, I usually dont come back and leave a review on anything unless it just STINKS but on rare occasion I am so pleased with something i HAVE to share. I have MS(Dx 7/2005 at 34). I have taken this oral 4mg pikk 3x daily to fight MS flare ups. This flare up was especially bad leaving me unable to even care for myself at the most basic levels. Doc phoned in this med. Started my 3x daily at noon yesterday and took on ein the evening before bed. I am SO pleased that I woke up this morning with marked improvement in ability to walk, and stand. I actually could take a shower and I just got back from Wawa to get FRESH milk for my morning coffee when i have not been ablt to drive there, navigate the store and line and register and drive home safely in WEEKS! I know this isnt a miracle pill and Im far from back to my old baseline of ability but just the fact I regained my ability for the simplest tasks really made me grateful that these little tic-tacs are helping me. I remain hopeful to see where they get me over the next 72 hours of treatments. I know steroids are like treating poison with poison but when you so sivck you feel like you're dying anyhow it's so worth the gamble.Read More Read Less

shattered toothe do to a fall in the middle of the night. Only taken four doses so far and the relief is great. having toothe extracted by oral surgeon tomorrow. nervous as hell and can't sleep from anxiety...but sure the relief will be....can't wait for the pain to stop!!!!

Had a fall and fractured back top tooth, severe pain...Just started this medication this morning and the relief is amazing.!

Currently taking this to reduce swelling from a shattered tooth that I will be having surgery on. This is a tough med to take as it causes severe mood swings, irritability (you will become a raving b itch) and hunger. And the hunger especially sucks when you can't eat due to the teeth pain. But, I will say this - it does reduce the swelling. If your doctor insists, then take it, but if you have time and can let swelling subside slower and on its own than I'd recommend to do so. Unfortunately for me, I need it to turn around fast as I need the surgery. Good luck and happy eating! And don't kill your husband!! ;) Read More Read Less

I was given this medication to get rid of a rash on my legs. I have felt very weird. I don't feel like mt self at all. My head hurts want to sleep all the time, but can't. Feel jittery and wired, not relaxed, and I am feeling some anxiety.

This was prescribed to reduce some swelling in my throat as I was recovering from chemo/radiation treatment for cancer of the larynx. It worked well in that respect and was easy to use, however, the side effects were tough to deal with. After 11 days, taking 4 times a day, my feet and ankles were enormous and muscle weakness in my legs. I could barely walk, couldn't step up onto a curb or climb steps, get up from a sitting position without GREAT effort or help. The incision from where my feeding tube was removed wasn't healing either - all side effects from this med. Dr. decreased dosage amt. slowly and I was feeling much better within a month. Listen to your body and report what it is telling you to your doctor ASAP. Pay attention to the side effects listed. Read More Read Less

It has helped the platelet problem ITP but Iam left with a swollen face ankles and a rash here and there. Now that I have stopped therapy I am shakey and tired.