Decaderm side effects, by duration, gender and age (a phase IV clinical study of FDA data)
Summary:
Side effects are reported by people who take Decaderm (dexamethasone). Common side effects include blindness among females and anaphylactic reaction among males.
The phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on 8 reports from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Decaderm?
Decaderm has active ingredients of dexamethasone. eHealthMe is studying from 8 Decaderm users. Check the latest studies of Decaderm.
8 people who take Decaderm and have side effects are studied.

What are the common side effects of Decaderm, by gender? *:
female:
- Blindness
- Alopecia (absence of hair from areas of the body)
- Back pain
male:
- Anaphylactic reaction (serious allergic reaction)
- Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure)
- Malignant neoplasm progression (cancer tumour came back)
What are the common side effects of Decaderm, by age (0-1 to 60+) *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
n/a
20-29:
- Blindness
30-39:
n/a
40-49:
n/a
50-59:
- Alopecia (absence of hair from areas of the body)
- Malignant neoplasm progression (cancer tumour came back)
60+:
- Anaphylactic reaction (serious allergic reaction)
What are the common side effects of Decaderm, by the time people have been on the drug (< 1 month to 10+ years)? *:
< 1 month:
- Alopecia (absence of hair from areas of the body)
- Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure)
1 - 6 months:
n/a
6 - 12 months:
n/a
1 - 2 years:
n/a
2 - 5 years:
n/a
5 - 10 years:
n/a
10+ years:
n/a
not specified:
- Blindness
- Anaphylactic reaction (serious allergic reaction)
- Back pain
- Malignant neoplasm progression (cancer tumour came back)
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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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.
Related 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 is based on dexamethasone (the active ingredients of Decaderm) and Decaderm (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered.
Related studies are listed below in case you need more information:
Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of Decaderm:
- Decaderm (8 reports)
All Decaderm side effects from A to Z:
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