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What Causes Restlessness While On Dexamethasone?

I am taking dexamethasone once a week. For the past 4 weeks whenever I took this med. I became very hyper and it kept me awake all night long.. This I got a new batch of pills and they don t seem to affect me the same way at all. Am I still getting the same results.
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Restlessness and loss of sleep are common side effects of dexamethasone. These side effects are not permanent and resolve after stopping dexamethasone. But you have not written why you are taking dexamethasone. If you have written here then I could have suggested an alternative.
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1.     Continue dexamethasone as suggested
2.     Avoid smoking, coffee and alcohol specially in night
3.     You can take alprazolam at bed time for sleep for 10 days
I hope this information will help you. I will be happy if you ask another question
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What Causes Restlessness While On Dexamethasone?

Restlessness and loss of sleep are common side effects of dexamethasone. These side effects are not permanent and resolve after stopping dexamethasone. But you have not written why you are taking dexamethasone. If you have written here then I could have suggested an alternative. Advice 1. Continue dexamethasone as suggested 2. Avoid smoking, coffee and alcohol specially in night 3. You can take alprazolam at bed time for sleep for 10 days I hope this information will help you. I will be happy if you ask another question Thank