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What Are The Side Effects Of Dexona Tablets?

Sir i use to take dexona tablets to gain weight about 2 years, i gained around 15 kgs then i stopped it, after 3 to 4 months i am loosing my weight, but i did not feel any effects while taking the tablets, what should i do shall i continue or stop it pls help me
Mon, 6 Apr 2020
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Hi

Dexona contains a steroid called dexamethasone. Steroids are used to reduce inflammation and are useful in treatment of many chronic diseases such as autoimmune diseases.Weight gain is a side effect of the drug and not an indication.

The weight gained with steroids is not a healthy weight gain.It causes abnormal fat deposition behind the neck,abdomen.Muscle mass does not increase.Kindly stop the drug.Identify the cause of weight loss and treat the same.Healthy fat and Protein should be increased in diet inorder gain weight.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr.Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician
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What Are The Side Effects Of Dexona Tablets?

Hi Dexona contains a steroid called dexamethasone. Steroids are used to reduce inflammation and are useful in treatment of many chronic diseases such as autoimmune diseases.Weight gain is a side effect of the drug and not an indication. The weight gained with steroids is not a healthy weight gain.It causes abnormal fat deposition behind the neck,abdomen.Muscle mass does not increase.Kindly stop the drug.Identify the cause of weight loss and treat the same.Healthy fat and Protein should be increased in diet inorder gain weight. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards Dr.Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician