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I had a dexamethasone suppression test to check for suspected high cortisol levels. The results came back at <1.0, and the lab "normal" range starts at 3.7. Is my result still normal?

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I doctor told me to take dexamethasone 1mg at night 11pm and told me give sample sample at morning 8Am...because I am symptoms of Cushing syndrome..the reuslt has given ..report is attached...plz diagnosis my condition give the reply..plz donot suggest for online consultation.i had no money.

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Can Dexamethasone be given to patient in home isolation after covishield vaccine first dose. Symptoms - Cough, weakness, खांसी

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It is not necessary to give if you are in a mild zone of illness Get consultation from me if you need to know more about it ...  Read More

Is it true that dexamethasone raise the adrenaline ( catecholamines hormones) in the body? After leaving dexamethasone, I use to have slight rise in catecholamines... Ultrasound of adrenal is normal

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I had used dexamethasone medicine for two years and now i have a lot of sickness such as . 1- Fragility in the bones 2- Difficulty urinating 3 - Difficult to walk and alot of problems

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Good to correct the cause in food sleep activity ...  Read More

Can dexamethasone increase body temperature? My husband is taking dexa as per consulation of my doctor after taking medicine his temperature reaches hundred after a sleep without dolo he gets sweat . I dont know what's happening is this normal?

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He is getting temperature due to infection not dexamethasone. Those two things are just co incidental. ...  Read More

Hi Can we take dexamethasone tablet if feels some little brethlessness just for 2 tabs for 2 days pls reply . Becoz my mother saying she feels Brethless mostly by might after 9pm while time of sleep only .. in days time she is fine Reasons pls tell

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Sir, Dexamethasone is a steroid. It must not be used without any supervision or prescription. It's given for specific conditions. ...  Read More

Sir i have taken dexa 0.5 mg regular for 2 month in 2015 mistake as precribed by a doctor for weight gain . Now i study the side effect on heart ... My tmt echo ecg is normal sir Is any chance of side effect of dexamethasone on my heart now dsypnea and fatigue is coomon problem to me

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Hi. As you are saying tmt, echocardiogram and ecg are normal. So heart will be normal. ...  Read More

How to use myxogen tablet for milk suppression. How often should I pump/feed after taking tablet. Can baby be around me while taking the tablet. Will there be any side effects with this tablet

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Better u get online consult personally for this ...  Read More

I am on medications like nexito and eliwell from 1 year. It all started because I was conscious about every thought and somehow used to suppress intrusive thoughts which led to increase in my anxiety. I am doing well now from past 2 months but have a question which troubles me always and i.e "is thought suppression and deviating mind from thinking

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No they are not the same. ...  Read More

I m 31 weeks 5 days pregnant..in my growth scan it was mentioned as posterior placenta grade 3 maturity..is this normal?? Baby weight is 1.800 gms...and also taking labetelol tablet once a day. I have taken two shots of dexamethasone sodium injection..is there anything to concern??

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ...  Read More

Hi Doctor My name is Avani From Pune.. I have been diagnosed with Glaucoma (POAG) from the left eye Due to taking eye drops my eyes become red..Once I took ofdex eye drop..It did cleared redness of my eyes want to Is using ofloxacin and Dexamethasone eye drop can harmful for glaucoma...If I use regular it..

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Yes Dexamethasone is not recommended in patients with glaucoma. Kindly get an online consultation to address all your concerns ...  Read More

Is injecting dexamethasone 0.5mg safe before 24 hours of delivery?? 37 week Delivery date. 26th Jan 24 Please answer...

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I am 35 weeks pregnant. Color doppler says, the ac fetal is lagging 2 weeks. At present the weight of foetus is 2095 grams at cephalic presentation. Doc is suggesting dexamethasone and for c-section delivery. What should i do?

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My doctor has told me to take dexamethasone injection for next 2 days at the gap of 12 hours as I am pregnant with twins and 28 weeks pregnant now. As far as I know this injection is given 1 week prior to delivery and since my c section is planned at the end of March or April starting.. is it advisable to take the injection now at 28 weeks?

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Hello Doc, Wife had USG done at 34W-5D of her pregnancy cycle. Reports attached. Is everything ok in the report? Doc has asked her to get 4 doses (every 12 hours) of Dexamethasone injections in 35th week for lung maturity of fetus. Is there anything in report which indicates lungs are not maturing? Also are these injections safe for foetus and mot

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We found dexamethasone n other steroids in an ayurvedic herb... Now, how to deal with its withdrawal symptoms? And, one of the doctor here saying that you need counseling... Please check the product Pharma science weight gainer, Bheema ayurvedic weight gainers Then you got it Within a day weight gain Red face Poor immune function immediately c

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First I want to know in what medical condition you used this dexamethasone and how much mg you in take since how long you are using ?and while you are facing side effects First you need to stop the m ...  Read More

Due to Heavy cold doctor had given Single dose 4 mg of dexamethasone once during my pregnancy at 16 th week. Is there any chances for Birth defects to baby? when we surff on online we can see its a steroid and should not give to Pregnent women. Someone please help us to get clarified.

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No, it will not cause birth defects. No serious side effects will be seen with this drug. Instead It can be given at 32 weeks for lung maturity of fetus depending upon the risk associated with pregna ...  Read More

29 weeks pregnancy , gynaecologist suggested for injection dexamethasone 12 mg I/m on Today and repeat the same on next day. Nurse given me 2ml +2ml dexamethasone injection. Is it equal to 12 mg dexamethasone injection? 4ml equal to 12mg?

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I got Heavy cold during 16 week of pregnancy and doctor suspected it's covid and suddenly given 2mg of dexamethasone injuction.. later covid result came negative. will it caused any growth issues to baby? people are saying it's steroid and should not use during pregnency at earlier stages... please help me

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I got Heavy cold during my 16 th week pregnancy and doctor given Dexamethasone injuction once...is it safe? when I search I Google it's saying it will affect my baby.. is it real can someone help

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It is safe ...  Read More

My wife is 17 week pregnent.. Doctor had given Single dose 4 mg of Dexamethasone for mild breathing issue...and cold some people are saying it will affect growth will it affect baby inside fetus? if mother took 4 mg of injuction how much it will go to baby and how it will affect growth?

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My wife was 16 week pregnent she got heavy cold and during blood test CRP levels are high. suddenly Doctor suspected it could be covid given 4 mg of dexamethasone single dose... later covid test came as negative. will there be any effect of baby growth due to dexamethasone single dose 4 mg given? if yes what problem will come for unborn baby?

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I am 30 yr old girl with 84 kg weigh and 5.7 ft During my covid i used to take 8 mg/ day (4mg in morning and 4 mg in evening) dexamethasone for 10 days my HRCT value is 11 and i am in home isolation. Is 8 mg dexamethasone is high dose of steriod . My hba1c is 5.5

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Yes it is high dose of steroid. But depending on the severity of symptoms, steroid should be prescribed as hrct score is moderate severity. Your hba1 c is normal. Check for sugars fasting and postpra ...  Read More

Hi Respected, 28 years old , 36 weeks pregnant. My doctor started Dexamethasone injections from 6 th month. Asked to increase fluid intake and prescribed L-Argine for amniotic fluid increase. Till yesterday got 8 injections of Dexamethasone - 4 mg each. Is she just abusing steroid? I spoke to her in detail and she says everything is fine with fetus

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Ate you having premature labour pains? Ritodrine and dexa is given in that case. ...  Read More

Hi, I am 36 weeks pregnant. 28 years old, 75 kg weight, 5"4 ft inch height. All fetal movements and growth is normal. Taking L-Argine based sachets for amniotic fluid increase when AF was 7. Now it is 8.5 fluid level. Took 6 injections of Dexamethasone 4mg each. Today went to check up and the doctor asked to take 2 more injections. Is it safe? Read

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When was the Last dose of dexamethasone given ....9f it's more than a week a rescue course may be given ...  Read More

Dexamethasone tablets safe for covid patients? Any serious side effects? Both my parents are positive since 10 days and now having cough with SPO2 96..

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Hi sir/madam ...What does dexamethasone do to WBC? As its an immunosupresant it actually reduces the WBC counts right? But in google its written that it elevates WBCs

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Dexamethasone or any steroid when administered actually suppresses inflammatory mediators. ...  Read More

Should I taper down dexa 8 mg course. Or can I stop it when the course of 7 days is over. My physician is not available. My dexa dose of 8 mg per day for 7 days is finishing tomorrow. What to do?

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Stop in tappering manner.Dont stop suddenly. ...  Read More

I just wanted to know whether it is safe to give Dexamethasone 4mg to the 55 year old diabetic patients, from the 12th day of treatment of Covid when the CT scan score is 6/25. It has been prescribed by a doctor who is taking the telephonic consultation but I want to have a second opinion. My father's HbA1C score was 9.8.

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Hello, As you have mentioned that your father is diabetic, using a steroid medication like dexamethasone if required is safe, but should be done cautiously, under medical supervision. ...  Read More

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