I feel more side effects with this medication than any I have ever taken. I am bloated, retaining water, sweating profusely with little exertion, eating all the time, craving sweets, not able to taste very well and have been extremely irritable since about the 3rd day of the 13 day regimen. Thankfully tomorrow is my last day on these meds, taken to reduce inflammation in my inner ear, evedinced by vertigo. Published: September 18, 2007 ::

I have been taking this medication for two months and I have had weight gain and cravings of sweet and salty foods. I have uncontrolable urges to eat all the time. In turn, I have noticed that my skin has cleared up and is softer than before. And the "exessive leakage" I had "down there" for years is gone. Now its only there when it's supposed to be. My additional hair growth, in places you don't want it to be, has slowed and I have not had any new hair growth. I will be taking it for an additional 5 months. Will keep you posted on any changes. Published: October 24, 2007 ::

My endo doctor is treating my Adrenal glands from not producing cortisol. I've gained 20 lbs.Uncontrolable urge for chocolate.And I don't know if this is a side effect but my Spine seems to be weakening.Anyone with this spine issue please reply. Published: January 06, 2008 ::

gave me bad heartburn and mild hickups 3 days into use am on for short time prescibed for major swelling do to infection in gums do to a very bad absess Published: November 21, 2007 ::

Unlike most other posts here, I've had very few problems with side effects. I'm on a wide range of chemo and OTC drugs, with Dex being just one. My indigestion is controlled with a prescription heartburn med., and I've noticed no taste decrease or increase of appetite (maybe because of the chemo?). The dex has been VERY effective in treating my myeloma, and my back pain is nearly gone. Published: December 08, 2008 ::

untreated lung/brain cancer. used to address symptoms and is prolonging and making my life bearable. the side effect are terrible but I'll trade them any day for the vision loss, dementia, unbearable headaches with eye pain. I'm into pallitive radiation now and hope to wean off in couple weeks. if not then I'll keep doing whatever it takes to get to the end with the best quality time with family and friends. there is no cure and opted not to have chemo. Published: July 28, 2008 ::

This medication caused severe mood swings. I also experienced the inability to taste things. Published: November 27, 2007 ::

Side effect of sleep deprivation is torture. I'm dizzy, confused, and trying to fight off the weight gain. This is the strongest & strangest medicine I've ever taken. Talk to your Doc thoroughly before trying. Published: June 23, 2008 ::

Taken for: Optic Neuritis. By the time I was given this medication, I had lost all vision in my left eye. Within 3 days, I gained most it back (20,30). My doctor kept me on this med for 2 months because the swelling/pain in my legs/knees from Fibromyalgia/Osteoarthritis was greatly reduced. My energy level jumped through the roof. I could get up in the morning (no stiffness) and had the energy to shower, cook breakfast, go shopping. I hadn't been able to do that for 3 years (even with meds like lyrica). He took me off of this drug and my energy dropped and pain slowly returned. I miss this medication even though the side effects are a bit overwhelming. I had massive cravings for food, but I was on the atkins diet so I did not gain any weight (but no loss either). Also, I became very irritable.. almost like I lost my inner censorship voice. I would just say whatever came to mind with no forethought for how it might affect the person listening. Although I found this a bit funny (I usually try way too hard to be a people pleaser), others were not so happy. Published: November 22, 2008 ::