Dexamethasone and Quadriparesis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Quadriparesis is reported as a side effect among people who take Dexamethasone (dexamethasone), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Acetaminophen, and have Nasal congestion.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Quadriparesis 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 Quadriparesis?

Quadriparesis (muscle weakness affecting all four limbs) is found to be associated with 189 drugs and 697 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Quadriparesis.

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On Aug, 31, 2026

161,257 people reported to have side effects when taking Dexamethasone.
Among them, 53 people (0.03%) have Quadriparesis.

Could Dexamethasone cause Quadriparesis?

Among these 53 people:

How long have people been on Dexamethasone when they have Quadriparesis? *

What is the gender of people who have Quadriparesis when taking Dexamethasone? *

female: 56.82 %
male: 43.18 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Dexamethasone? *

What are other side effects people have besides Quadriparesis? *

Guillain-Barre Syndrome (the body's immune system attacks its peripheral nervous system): 16 people, 30.19%
Respiratory Acidosis (respiratory failure or ventilatory failure, causes the ph of blood and other bodily fluids to decrease): 14 people, 26.42%
Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar): 5 people, 9.43%
Neurotoxicity (when the exposure to natural or artificial toxic substances, which are called neurotoxins, alters the normal activity of the nervous system): 5 people, 9.43%
Staphylococcal Infection (an infection with staphylococcus bacteria): 5 people, 9.43%
Haematuria (presence of blood in urine): 4 people, 7.55%
Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 4 people, 7.55%
Pneumonia Bacterial (pneumonia associated with bacterial infection): 4 people, 7.55%
Mitral Valve Incompetence (inefficient heart valve): 4 people, 7.55%
Haemoglobin Decreased: 4 people, 7.55%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Nasal Congestion (blockage of the nasal passages usually due to membranes lining the nose becoming swollen from inflamed blood vessels): 11 people, 20.75%
Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis): 6 people, 11.32%
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Stage Iii (cancer of b cells, a type of white blood cell-stage iii): 6 people, 11.32%
Local Anaesthesia: 5 people, 9.43%
Laxative Supportive Care: 4 people, 7.55%
Diabetes: 4 people, 7.55%
Pain: 4 people, 7.55%
Fever: 4 people, 7.55%
Fluid Retention (an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the blood): 4 people, 7.55%
Gastritis (inflammation of stomach): 4 people, 7.55%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Quadriparesis:

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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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