Decadron Oral

Decadron Oral Side Effects

Stomach upset, headache, dizziness, menstrual changes, trouble sleeping, increased appetite, or weight gain may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:

• signs of infection (e.g., fever, persistent sore throat)
• bone/joint pain
• increased thirst/urination
• fast/slow/irregular heartbeat
• eye pain/pressure
• heartburn
• black stools
• vomit that looks like coffee grounds
• puffy face
• swelling of the ankles/feet
• stomach/abdominal pain
• pain/redness/swelling of arms/legs
• tiredness
• mental/mood changes (e.g., depression, mood swings, agitation)
• unusual hair/skin growth
• muscle pain/cramps
• weakness
• easy bruising/bleeding
• slow wound healing
• thinning skin
• seizures

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including:

• rash
• itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat)
• severe dizziness
• trouble breathing

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. In the US, you may report side effects to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at 1-800-FDA-1088.

In Canada, you may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

Decadron Oral Medical Alert

Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For information about enrolling in MedicAlert, call 1-800-854-1166 (USA) or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).