Maxidex and Weakness - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Weakness is reported as a side effect among people who take Maxidex (dexamethasone), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Metformin, and have Asthma.

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

Weakness is found to be associated with 3,633 drugs and 6,559 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Weakness.

On Oct, 04, 2025

1,297 people reported to have side effects when taking Maxidex.
Among them, 76 people (5.86%) have Weakness.

Among these 76 people:

How long have people been on Maxidex when they have Weakness? *

What is the gender of people who have Weakness when taking Maxidex? *

female: 77.46 %
male: 22.54 %

What is the age of people who have Weakness when taking Maxidex? *

What are other drugs people take besides Maxidex? *

What are other side effects people have besides Weakness? *

The Flu (the flu is caused by an influenza virus): 30 people, 39.47%
Rashes (redness): 28 people, 36.84%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 27 people, 35.53%
Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 25 people, 32.89%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 25 people, 32.89%
Abdominal Pain: 25 people, 32.89%
Urinary Tract Infection: 24 people, 31.58%
Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 24 people, 31.58%
Balance Disorder: 24 people, 31.58%
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx): 23 people, 30.26%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Asthma: 22 people, 28.95%
Pain: 11 people, 14.47%
Visual Impairment: 9 people, 11.84%
Stress And Anxiety: 9 people, 11.84%
Enlarged Prostate: 9 people, 11.84%
Indigestion: 9 people, 11.84%
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (cancer in which the bone marrow makes too many lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell)): 9 people, 11.84%
Oral Pain: 9 people, 11.84%
Breast Cancer: 8 people, 10.53%
Fluid Overload (too much fluid in the blood): 8 people, 10.53%

* 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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