What Are The Withdrawal Symptoms Of Dexamethasone?

Posted on Tue, 9 Feb 2016

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Tue, 9 Feb 2016 Answered on

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Question : Yes my son was prescribed dexamethosone and I was confused of should I give him cause the instructions said give 3 pills in the next 2 days so I gave him 2 yesterday and one today and I am scared that he will get withdrawal side effects.

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Please do not worry - need more information

Detailed Answer:
Hi...please do not worry. I need more information regarding this. Kindly answer the questions -

1. What is your son's age and current weight?
2. What is the strength of the tablets that you have given?
3. What was the reason that Dexamethasone was prescribed?
4. Since how long are these being given?

Kindly get back with answers and I will be able to guide you further.

Regards - Dr. Sumanth

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