Dexamethasone ... a.k.a. steroids

I often talk about the 'steroids' and how I am affected by them. I thought I'd get a bit more information for you so that you can read for yourself ... that is if you are interested ... it can be boring reading. Dexamethasone goes by the Trade/other name(s) Decadron, Dexamethasone Intensol, dexamethasone acetate and dexamethasone sodium phosphate.

If you go to the on-line article ... at the bottom of the page you will get a complete list of side effects but I will give you a list of side effects that I feel I have experienced to date:

* increased appetite
* trouble sleeping
* upset stomach
* excess fluid or swelling in the face, hands, or feet
* weight gain
* headache
* feeling dizzy
* mood swings
* muscle weakness
* feeling restless
* feeling depressed or anxious
* bone or muscle pain
* vision changes
* confusion

There I feel better sharing because it might explain some of my behavior whether face-to-face, on the phone or when I'm blogging. My thoughts and ideas can definitely be affected by the meds I'm taking. There, I've said it and feel better. Darn Catholic upbringing.