Limbitrol and Decadron drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Limbitrol (amitriptyline hydrochloride; chlordiazepoxide) and Decadron (dexamethasone). Common drug interactions include cardiac disorder among females and adenocarcinoma among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Limbitrol and Decadron. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 12 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Limbitrol?
Limbitrol has active ingredients of amitriptyline hydrochloride; chlordiazepoxide. It is often used in stress and anxiety. eHealthMe is studying from 378 Limbitrol users. Check the latest studies of Limbitrol.
What is Decadron?
Decadron has active ingredients of dexamethasone. It is often used in multiple myeloma. eHealthMe is studying from 47,210 Decadron users. Check the latest studies of Decadron.
12 people who take Limbitrol and Decadron together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Limbitrol and Decadron, by gender? *:
female:
- Cardiac disorder
- Cataract (clouding of the lens inside the eye)
- Chest pain
- Cyst (a closed sac)
- Dizziness
- Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
- Feeling cold
- Gait disturbance
- Glucose tolerance impaired (blood glucose is raised beyond normal levels, but not high enough to warrant a diabetes diagnosis)
- Hair disorder
male:
- Adenocarcinoma (malignant tumour formed from glandular structures in epithelial tissue)
- Adrenal mass
- Bundle branch block left (absence of transmission of electric impulses from the atrioventricular (av) bundle of his to the left ventricle)
- Cerebral small vessel ischaemic disease (inadequate blood supply to small blood vessel of brain)
- Chest discomfort
- Chills (felling of cold)
- Cholelithiasis (the presence or formation of gallstones in the gallbladder or bile ducts)
- Constipation
- Contusion (a type of hematoma of tissue in which capillaries)
- Decreased interest
What are the common drug interactions of Limbitrol and Decadron, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
n/a
20-29:
n/a
30-39:
n/a
40-49:
n/a
50-59:
n/a
60+:
- Arthralgia (joint pain)
- Blood cholesterol increased
- Glucose tolerance impaired (blood glucose is raised beyond normal levels, but not high enough to warrant a diabetes diagnosis)
- Hair disorder
- Heart rate decreased
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Joint effusion (presence of extra fluid in joint covering)
- Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness)
- Procedural hypertension
- Syncope (loss of consciousness with an inability to maintain postural tone)
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 4 people, 33.33%
- Migraine (headache): 2 people, 16.67%
- Bone Disorder: 2 people, 16.67%
- Vulvovaginal Dryness: 1 person, 8.33%
- Pain: 1 person, 8.33%
- High Blood Cholesterol: 1 person, 8.33%
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 1 person, 8.33%
- Gastritis (inflammation of stomach): 1 person, 8.33%
- Blood Pressure Abnormal: 1 person, 8.33%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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Browse all drug interactions of Limbitrol and Decadron:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zSub-studies by gender and age:
Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Browse all side effects of Limbitrol:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all side effects of Decadron:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Limbitrol and drugs from A to Z:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Decadron and drugs from A to Z:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zRelated publications that referenced our studies
- Bartlett R, Hartle AJ, "Routine use of dexamethasone for postoperative nausea and vomiting: the case against", Anaesthesia, 2013 Sep .
- Bartlett R, Hartle AJ, "Routine use of dexamethasone for postoperative nausea and vomiting: the case against", Anaesthesia, 2013 Sep .
How the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on amitriptyline hydrochloride; chlordiazepoxide and dexamethasone (the active ingredients of Limbitrol and Decadron, respectively), and Limbitrol and Decadron (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
How to use the study?
DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.
Who is eHealthMe?
With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).
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