Maxidex vs. Sotalol hydrochloride: side effect and effectiveness comparison (a real world drug study)
Summary:
We compare the side effects and drug effectiveness of Maxidex and Sotalol hydrochloride. The phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on reports (from sources including the FDA) of 237,085 people who take Maxidex and Sotalol hydrochloride, 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 Sotalol hydrochloride?
Sotalol hydrochloride has active ingredients of sotalol hydrochloride. It is often used in atrial fibrillation/flutter. eHealthMe is studying from 3,643 Sotalol hydrochloride users. Check the latest studies of Sotalol hydrochloride.
237,085 people who take Maxidex and Sotalol hydrochloride are studied.
Drugs being compared in this study:
- Sotalol Hydrochloride (sotalol hydrochloride)
- Maxidex (dexamethasone)
Most common side effects of the drugs, overall:
Most common side effects of the drugs, in long term (1+ years) use:
Drug effectiveness:
Maxidex:
- not at all: 7.99 %
- somewhat: 21.81 %
- moderate: 27.0 %
- high: 29.59 %
- very high: 13.61 %
Sotalol Hydrochloride:
- not at all: 2.35 %
- somewhat: 13.11 %
- moderate: 31.76 %
- high: 37.48 %
- very high: 15.29 %
Want to compare Maxidex with Sotalol hydrochloride?
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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.
Related publications that referenced our studies
- Tesic D, Kostic M, Paunovic D, Jankovic SM, "Analysis of the cost–effectiveness of dronedarone versus amiodarone, propafenone, and sotalol in patients with atrial fibrillation: results for Serbia", Kardiologia Polska (Polish Heart Journal), 2016 Jan .
- Bartlett R, Hartle AJ, "Routine use of dexamethasone for postoperative nausea and vomiting: the case against", Anaesthesia, 2013 Sep .
- Tesic D, Kostic M, Paunovic D, Jankovic SM, "Analysis of the cost–effectiveness of dronedarone versus amiodarone, propafenone, and sotalol in patients with atrial fibrillation: results for Serbia", Kardiologia Polska (Polish Heart Journal), 2016 Jan .
- Bartlett R, Hartle AJ, "Routine use of dexamethasone for postoperative nausea and vomiting: the case against", Anaesthesia, 2013 Sep .
Related studies
Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of:
- Maxidex (1,297 reports)
- Sotalol hydrochloride (2,904 reports)
Browse all side effects of Maxidex:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all side effects of Sotalol hydrochloride:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zHow the study uses the data?
The study is based on dexamethasone and sotalol hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Maxidex and Sotalol hydrochloride, respectively). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs or brand names) are also considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
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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