Meprobamate and Decadron drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Meprobamate (meprobamate) and Decadron (dexamethasone). Common drug interactions include alopecia among females.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Meprobamate and Decadron. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 11 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Meprobamate?

Meprobamate has active ingredients of meprobamate. It is often used in stress and anxiety. eHealthMe is studying from 2,268 Meprobamate users. Check the latest studies of Meprobamate.

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.



On Jul, 08, 2026

11 people who take Meprobamate and Decadron together, and have interactions are studied.

Meprobamate and Decadron drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Meprobamate and Decadron, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Alopecia (absence of hair from areas of the body)
  2. Anaemia (lack of blood)
  3. Crepitations (noises are produced by the rubbing of parts one against the other)
  4. Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
  5. Fluid retention (an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the blood)
  6. Gastrointestinal toxicity (damage to digestive tract by any substance)
  7. Gingivitis (inflammation of gums)
  8. Hepatic lesion
  9. Hepatomegaly (abnormal enlargement of the liver)
  10. Hypersensitivity

male:

n/a

What are the common drug interactions of Meprobamate 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:

  1. Pulmonary fibrosis (formation or development of excess fibrous connective tissue (fibrosis) in the lungs)

50-59:

  1. Alopecia (absence of hair from areas of the body)
  2. Anaemia (lack of blood)
  3. Arthralgia (joint pain)
  4. Bacterial infection
  5. Bone disorder
  6. Bone fragmentation
  7. Bone swelling
  8. Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes)
  9. Bursitis (inflammation of a bursa, typically one in the knee, elbow, or shoulder)
  10. Cough

60+:

  1. Abnormal behaviour
  2. Atrial hypertrophy (a condition where the left atrium or right atrium of the heart is larger than would be expected)
  3. Ventricular hypertrophy (enlargement of ventricles (lower chambers) in the heart)
  4. Back pain
  5. Depression
  6. Eye pain
  7. Headache (pain in head)
  8. Hypoaesthesia oral (reduced sense of touch or sensation in mouth)
  9. Hyponatraemia (abnormally low level of sodium in the blood; associated with dehydration)
  10. Oedema peripheral (superficial swelling)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 7 people, 63.64%
  2. Breast Cancer: 7 people, 63.64%
  3. Pain: 6 people, 54.55%
  4. Ovarian Cancer (cancer of ovary): 3 people, 27.27%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on meprobamate and dexamethasone (the active ingredients of Meprobamate and Decadron, respectively), and Meprobamate 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?

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