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Is There An Alternate Drug For Dexamethasone 2 Mg?

hi. i have alergy and i use dexamethasone 2mg daily. but the side effects are too much. Skin rashes, water retention, puffy face and sometimes tiredness. i use loratidine it didnt work for me. is there any alternative or maybe something to help with the side effects. thank you.
Fri, 20 Dec 2013
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Hello!
Thanks for query.

You can try montelucast or sodium chromoglycate like drugs along with other antihistaminics.

Hope this helps you.

Wish you good health.
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Is There An Alternate Drug For Dexamethasone 2 Mg?

Hello! Thanks for query. You can try montelucast or sodium chromoglycate like drugs along with other antihistaminics. Hope this helps you. Wish you good health.