Decadron vs. Medrol
- Are Decadron and Medrol the Same Thing?
- What Are Possible Side Effects of Decadron?
- What Are Possible Side Effects of Medrol?
- What Is Decadron?
- What Is Medrol?
- What Drugs Interact with Decadron?
- What Drugs Interact with Medrol?
- How Should Decadron Be Taken?
- How Should Medrol Be Taken?
Are Decadron and Medrol the Same Thing?
Decadron (dexamethasone) and Decadron (methylprednisolone) are corticosteroids used to treat arthritis, skin disorders, blood disorders, eye disorders, severe allergies, and many others.
Decadron is also used to treat certain types of cancer and occasionally, cerebral edema.
The brand name Decadron is no longer available in the U.S; it may be available as a generic.
Side effects of Decadron and Decadron that are similar include nausea, stomach pain or upset, headache, dizziness, and sleep problems (insomnia).
Side effects of Decadron that are different from Decadron include vomiting, acne, skin rash, increased hair growth, irregular menstrual periods, increased appetite, weight gain, easy bruising, anxiety, or depression.
Side effects of Decadron that are different from Decadron include skin problems (acne, dry and thinning skin, easy bruising or discoloration), slow wound healing, changes in the shape or location of body fat (especially in the neck, face, arms, legs, breasts, and waist), bloating, spinning sensation, increased sweating, and mood changes.
Both Decadron and Decadron may interact with blood thinners, cyclosporine, diuretics (water pills), insulin or oral diabetes medications, ketoconazole, rifampin, seizure medications, aspirin, and some vaccines.
Decadron may also interact with aminoglutethimide, potassium-depleting agents (e.g., amphotericin B), macrolide antibiotics, anticholinesterases, antitubercular drugs, cholestyramine, dexamethasone suppression tests (DST), digitalis glycosides, ephedrine, estrogens and oral contraceptives, barbiturates, aspirin or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), skin tests, and thalidomide.
What Are Possible Side Effects of Decadron?
Common side effects of Decadron include:
- nausea,
- vomiting,
- stomach upset,
- headache,
- dizziness,
- acne,
- skin rash,
- increased hair growth,
- irregular menstrual periods,
- trouble sleeping,
- increased appetite,
- weight gain,
- easy bruising,
- anxiety, or
- depression.
Side effects of Decadron (dexamethasone) listed above may become severe and include:
- GI bleeding,
- increased susceptibility to many types of infections, and
- swelling.
What Are Possible Side Effects of Medrol?
Common side effects of Medrol include:
- skin problems (acne, dry and thinning skin, easy bruising or discoloration),
- slow wound healing,
- changes in the shape or location of body fat (especially in the neck, face, arms, legs, breasts, and waist),
- nausea,
- stomach pain,
- bloating,
- headache,
- dizziness,
- spinning sensation,
- sleep problems (insomnia),
- increased sweating, and
- mood changes.
Serious side effects of Medrol include emergency medical conditions such as:
- low potassium,
- bloody vomit,
- bloody or tarry stools,
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