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Suggest Treatment For Side Effects Of Dexamethasone
Question: side affects of dexamethasone is that I am having hiccups and it won't stop for 2 days
Brief Answer:
hello dear. it can be controlled
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. I understand your concern. Hiccups with dexamethasone is a well known phenomenon. However it can be contolled. Drink plenty of water. You can use tablet baclofen three times a day . sometimes gut motility drugs like perinorm can be used also. Moreover sustained pressur over philtrum centre of upper lip can releive you of hiccups.
Thanks and regards
hello dear. it can be controlled
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. I understand your concern. Hiccups with dexamethasone is a well known phenomenon. However it can be contolled. Drink plenty of water. You can use tablet baclofen three times a day . sometimes gut motility drugs like perinorm can be used also. Moreover sustained pressur over philtrum centre of upper lip can releive you of hiccups.
Thanks and regards
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