Dexamethasone and Penis disorder - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Penis disorder is reported as a side effect among people who take Dexamethasone (dexamethasone), especially for people who are 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Eliquis, and have Fever.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Penis disorder 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 Penis disorder?

Penis disorder is found to be associated with 197 drugs and 405 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Penis disorder.

On Jul, 07, 2026

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

Could Dexamethasone cause Penis disorder?

Among these 11 people:

How long have people been on Dexamethasone when they have Penis disorder? *

What is the age of people who have Penis disorder when taking Dexamethasone? *

What are other drugs people take besides Dexamethasone? *

What are other side effects people have besides Penis disorder? *

Emphysema (chronic respiratory disease - over inflation of the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs): 11 people, 100.00%
Oral Candidiasis (fungal infection of mouth): 9 people, 81.82%
Cachexia (loss of weight): 9 people, 81.82%
General Physical Health Deterioration (weak health status): 9 people, 81.82%
Eschar (dead tissue that falls off (sheds) from healthy skin): 9 people, 81.82%
Swallowing Difficulty: 9 people, 81.82%
Skin Swelling: 9 people, 81.82%
Confusional State: 9 people, 81.82%
Cholestasis (a condition where bile cannot flow from the liver to the duodenum): 9 people, 81.82%
Hypokalemia (low potassium): 6 people, 54.55%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pain: 9 people, 81.82%
Haemorrhage (bleeding): 9 people, 81.82%
Fever: 9 people, 81.82%
Depression: 2 people, 18.18%
Acute Kidney Failure: 2 people, 18.18%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Penis disorder:

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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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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