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If you’re taking dexamethasone, you may be wondering if you need to take it with food. Here’s what you need to know.
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Introduction
Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid). It works on the immune system to help relieve swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions. It is used to treat many different conditions such as allergic disorders, skin conditions, ulcerative colitis, arthritis, lupus, psoriasis,
What is Dexamethasone?
Dexamethasone is a type of corticosteroid (cortisone-like medication) that is used to help reduce inflammation in the body. It is used to treat a variety of conditions, such as allergies, asthma, eczema, psoriasis, joint pain, inflammatory bowel disease, and arthritis. Dexamethasone can be taken orally (by mouth) or injected into a muscle or vein.
How does Dexamethasone work?
Dexamethasone is a type of corticosteroid. It works by reducing inflammation (swelling) and suppressing the immune system. This can help reduce the symptoms of conditions like asthma, allergies, and arthritis. Dexamethasone is available as a generic drug and as the brand-name drugs Decadron, Dexone, and DexPak.
What are the benefits of Dexamethasone?
There are many benefits of Dexamethasone. One benefit is that it can help to improve mood and energy levels. It can also help to reduce inflammation and swelling. Additionally, Dexamethasone can help to reduce the risk of developing certain cancers.
What are the side effects of Dexamethasone?
The most common side effects of Dexamethasone are:
-nausea
-vomiting
-diarrhea
-stomach upset
-heartburn
-headache
-dizziness
-trouble sleeping
Who should take Dexamethasone?
Certain medical conditions may require that you take dexamethasone with food. These include ulcerative colitis, lupus, and arthritis. If you have any of these conditions, your doctor will likely prescribe a Dexamethasone dosage that must be taken with food.
How to take Dexamethasone?
Dexamethasone can be taken orally with or without food. If you experience stomach discomfort, taking the medication with food may help.
What to expect when taking Dexamethasone?
Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid). It works on the immune system to help relieve swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions.
Dexamethasone is available as an injectable (into the muscle), an intranasal spray, an oral tablet, and an oral solution. The injectable form is used to treat inflammation from arthritis and other conditions. The intranasal spray is used to treat seasonal or year-round allergies. The oral tablet and solution are used to treat various conditions such as allergies, blood disorders, skin disorders, ulcerative colitis, arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, breathing disorders (such as asthma and COPD), certain cancers (such as leukemia, multiple myeloma, neuroblastoma), eye conditions (such as macular degeneration), brain tumors.
Common side effects of dexamethasone include:
-stomach upset/pain
-headache
-dizziness
-trouble sleeping
-increased appetite
-weight gain
Dexamethasone and food
Most medications are best taken with food. This helps to prevent an upset stomach and reduces the chance of nausea. Dexamethasone is different. It is actually best taken on an empty stomach, which means at least 30 minutes before eating or 2 hours after eating. This is because food can decrease the absorption of dexamethasone into your bloodstream.
Conclusion
In conclusion, dexamethasone does not have to be taken with food. However, taking it with food may help to reduce the side effects of gastrointestinal discomfort and stomach upset. If you experience these side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist about other possible options.
