Dexamethasone and Lymphocyte count abnormal - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Lymphocyte count abnormal is reported as a side effect among people who take Dexamethasone (dexamethasone), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Ondansetron, and have Acute lymphocytic leukemia (all).

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Lymphocyte count abnormal when taking Dexamethasone. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 161,257 people who have side effects when taking Dexamethasone from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Dexamethasone?

Dexamethasone has active ingredients of dexamethasone. It is often used in multiple myeloma. eHealthMe is studying from 161,927 Dexamethasone users. Check the latest studies of Dexamethasone.

What is Lymphocyte count abnormal?

Lymphocyte count abnormal is found to be associated with 174 drugs and 228 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Lymphocyte count abnormal.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

161,257 people reported to have side effects when taking Dexamethasone.
Among them, 11 people (0.01%) have Lymphocyte count abnormal.

Could Dexamethasone cause Lymphocyte count abnormal?

Among these 11 people:

How long have people been on Dexamethasone when they have Lymphocyte count abnormal? *

What is the gender of people who have Lymphocyte count abnormal when taking Dexamethasone? *

female: 72.73 %
male: 27.27 %

What is the age of people who have Lymphocyte count abnormal when taking Dexamethasone? *

What are other drugs people take besides Dexamethasone? *

What are other side effects people have besides Lymphocyte count abnormal? *

Platelet Count Abnormal: 4 people, 36.36%
Haemoglobin Abnormal: 3 people, 27.27%
Neutrophil Count Abnormal (abnormal number of neutrophil a type of blood cell): 3 people, 27.27%
Monocyte Count Abnormal: 3 people, 27.27%
Constipation: 3 people, 27.27%
Lymphocyte Count Decreased: 3 people, 27.27%
Mean Cell Haemoglobin Concentration Abnormal (abnormal concentration of haemoglobin in a given volume of packed red blood cells): 2 people, 18.18%
White Blood Cell Count Decreased: 2 people, 18.18%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 18.18%
White Blood Cell Count Increased: 2 people, 18.18%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Small Cell Lung Cancer Extensive Stage (small cell lung cancer that has spread (metastasized) to other regions of the body such as another lobe of the lung or the brain): 1 person, 9.09%
Seizures (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain): 1 person, 9.09%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 1 person, 9.09%
Rectal Cancer (cancer of rectum): 1 person, 9.09%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 1 person, 9.09%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 1 person, 9.09%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 9.09%
Breast Cancer: 1 person, 9.09%
Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (All) (cancer of the white blood cells characterized by excess lymphoblasts): 1 person, 9.09%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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 uses data from the FDA. It 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. 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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