Dexamethasone side effects by duration, gender and age - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Side effects are reported by people who take Dexamethasone. Common side effects include anaemia among females, and death among males.
The phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on 139,223 reports from the FDA, and is updated regularly. You can use the study as a second opinion to make health care decisions.
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139,223 people who take Dexamethasone and have side effects are studied.
What is Dexamethasone?
Dexamethasone has active ingredients of dexamethasone. It is used in multiple myeloma. Currently, eHealthMe is studying from 139,879 Dexamethasone users.
Number of Dexamethasone reports submitted per year:

Dexamethasone side effects by time on the drug *:
Dexamethasone side effects by gender *:
Dexamethasone side effects by age *:
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
Do you take Dexamethasone?
Personalize this study to your gender and ageHow to use the study?
You can discuss the study with your doctor, to ensure that all drug risks and benefits are fully discussed and understood.
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 .
How the study uses the data?
The study is based on dexamethasone (the active ingredients of Dexamethasone) and Dexamethasone (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered.
Related studies
Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of Dexamethasone:
- Dexamethasone (139,879 reports)
Common Dexamethasone side effects:
- Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 10,093 reports
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 9,096 reports
- Diarrhea: 8,883 reports
- Fever: 7,303 reports
- Pneumonia: 6,791 reports
- Breathing difficulty: 6,644 reports
- Weakness: 6,272 reports
All Dexamethasone side effects from A to Z:
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