Peachy Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Can anyone provide information and side effects of the steroid Decadron? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev'sSister Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 My sister had this for her headache after having PCI's done. She was on a pretty low dosage and she loved them. They made her feel so much better and got rid of her headaches. She had to take them early in the day, so she could sleep at night. I think she was on 4mg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 My mother took them and felt like a million bucks for a week. Her mood became "ballsy" to say the least. She definitely had a much lower tolerance for things that annoyed her. And basically became imatient easily and insistent. After about a week the strength in her legs began to go(which the doctor said they would). She also didn't sleep at all on the decadron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeye Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 My Mom has an immediate increase in appetite when she gets it IV pre-med. And she also feels great! It can also cause heartburn if used long term so ask about Pepcid or something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather_T Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 I can't say they make me feel great since I was not having pain to begin with but I have alot of blotting. Like uncomfortable feel like I am 4 months prego bloating. My face looks like a blowfish haha and it I have NO tolerance for stupid people right now and there is alot. haha I should be finishing them Tuesday I hope. They have been lowering my dose each week. Oh yeah I eat way to much right now which I don't like. But I only have 3 more radiations left. YEAH!!!! If you have any other questions just let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Hi Peachy, The only experience my husband had was very minimal as he only took a small amount I think the day before his chemo treatment, so it did not effect him at all. You have heard from some people already who were on it longer. I wish you luck on your WBR treatments. Please keep us posted on how your are doing. I know you said you were only going to tell your son, but support from family is also so important. Also know that we are here for you 24/7. You are never alone on here. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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