Dexamethasone Oral

In Depth

active fungal infections

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of:

other infections (e.g., tuberculosis, herpes)
kidney disease
liver disease
mental/mood conditions (e.g., psychosis, anxiety, depression)
low blood minerals (e.g., low potassium/calcium)
thyroid disease
stomach/intestinal problems (e.g., ulcer, ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis, unexplained diarrhea)
high blood pressure
heart problems (e.g., congestive heart failure, recent heart attack)
diabetes
eye diseases (e.g., cataracts, glaucoma, herpes infection of the eye)
brittle bones (osteoporosis)
history of blood clots

This medication may mask signs of infection or put you at greater risk of developing very serious infections. Report any injuries or signs of infection (e.g., persistent sore throat/fever/cough, pain during urination, muscle aches) that occur during treatment.

If you have been taking this medication for a long time, your body may not make enough natural hormones while you are under physical stress (e.g., due to infection, surgery, injury). Your dose may need to be adjusted. If you have stopped taking this drug within the past 12 months, you may need to start taking it again if your body is under physical stress. Consult your doctor for more details.

Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist that you are using this medication or have taken it within the last 12 months.

Do not have immunizations, vaccinations, or skin tests unless specifically directed by your doctor. Live vaccines may cause serious complications (e.g., infection) if given while you are taking this medication. Avoid contact with people who have recently received oral polio vaccine or flu vaccine inhaled through the nose.

Avoid contact with people who have chickenpox or measles unless you have previously had these diseases (e.g., in childhood). If you are exposed to one of these infections and you have not previously had it, seek immediate medical attention.

This product contains alcohol. Caution is advised if you have alcohol dependence or liver disease. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about using this product safely.

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