Maxidex and Hoarseness or changing voice - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hoarseness or changing voice is reported as a side effect among people who take Maxidex (dexamethasone), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Dexilant, and have Asthma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hoarseness or changing voice when taking Maxidex. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 1,297 people who have side effects when taking Maxidex from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Maxidex?

Maxidex has active ingredients of dexamethasone. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 1,348 Maxidex users. Check the latest studies of Maxidex.

What is Hoarseness or changing voice?

Hoarseness or changing voice is found to be associated with 1,785 drugs and 2,664 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hoarseness or changing voice.

On Jul, 13, 2026

1,297 people reported to have side effects when taking Maxidex.
Among them, 15 people (1.16%) have Hoarseness or changing voice.

Could Maxidex cause Hoarseness or changing voice?

Among these 15 people:

What is the gender of people who have Hoarseness or changing voice when taking Maxidex? *

female: 14.29 %
male: 85.71 %

What is the age of people who have Hoarseness or changing voice when taking Maxidex? *

What are other drugs people take besides Maxidex? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hoarseness or changing voice? *

Stress And Anxiety: 14 people, 93.33%
Cough: 14 people, 93.33%
Skin Disorder (skin disease): 14 people, 93.33%
Musculoskeletal Pain (pain affects the bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves): 13 people, 86.67%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 13 people, 86.67%
Respiratory Tract Infection: 13 people, 86.67%
Acute Upper Airway Obstruction (blockage occurs in the upper airway): 13 people, 86.67%
Injection Site Swelling: 13 people, 86.67%
Injection Site Erythema (redness at injection site): 13 people, 86.67%
Dyspnea Exertional: 13 people, 86.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Asthma: 13 people, 86.67%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 1 person, 6.67%
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging Abdominal: 1 person, 6.67%
High Blood Cholesterol: 1 person, 6.67%
Fluid Retention (an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the blood): 1 person, 6.67%
Computerised Tomogram Abdomen: 1 person, 6.67%

* 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 Maxidex) and Maxidex (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

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

DISCLAIMER: All material available on eHealthMe.com is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. All information is observation-only. Our phase IV clinical studies alone cannot establish cause-effect relationship. Different individuals may respond to medication in different ways. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. The use of the eHealthMe site and its content is at your own risk.

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