Understanding Dexamethasone

Side Effects

Of course, dexamethasone has a variety of side effects! The most common ones that patients report include blurry vision, dizziness, mood changes, and headaches. Patients often experience anxiety, agitation, and irritability as well! Other side effects of this medication include depression and trouble walking or speaking. Certain individuals even experience difficulties thinking! Many patients have an increased appetite on this medication. This is why weight gain is often a side effect. Decreased urination, irregular heart rhythm, heartbeat changes, and a tingling sensation in the arms and legs are also side effects. Some patients also experience swelling in their hands and feet!

Of course, there are less common side effects as well! They include pain in the abdomen, backaches, and eye pain. Abdominal swelling, red face, skin lightening, and hair loss are less common also! Patients must inform their doctor about all of their side effects. Doctors recommend patients on how to manage them. This includes changing the dose or switching medications!

Discover the precautions with this drug next.