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Inhaled betamethasone

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Inhaled steroid (betamethasone) is an asthma agent which is a kind of lung drug.

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21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Brands

Celestone

Generic Drug

Betamethasone

Side Effects

Common

Spinning sensation
Nausea
Itching or burning
Weight gain
Headache
Thin skin
Pain
Itchy rash
Increased appetite
Abnormal vaginal bleeding
Muscle weakness
Skin redness or irritation
Emotional instability
Muscle wasting
Paresthesia
Excessive sweating
Red skin
Burning sensation
Numbness or tingling
Excess hair
Rash
Itchy skin
Emotional problems

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Is there an allergy pill that is similar to a celestone (betamethasone) injection?

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I've had psoriasis for ~15 years but it's gotten worse. I've applied Betamethasone but topical is becoming impractical. Are there other options?

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I have a small bumpy red itchy raised patches of skin about 1/2" to 1" in diameter on each of my inner thighs, betamethasone makes it go but itreturns?

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OK to get betamethasone in pregnancy?

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What is Betamethasone dipropionate used for??

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Where can you buy diprosone (betamethasone dipropionate)?

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How do you get betamethasone valerate 0.1% ointment out of your hair?

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What is the best treatment for corticosteroid (betamethasone) withdrawal syndrome?

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I have psoriasis on my penis and was told not to use betamethasone, which clears it up quickly. why not, since it works?

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Why would your doctor give you a shot of celestone/lidocaine as a diagnose to determine if you need a knee replacement ?

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What would happen if 9mg of betamethasone were injected by accident into a person who does hours of high intensity cardiac exercise/day?

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Sir am using betamethasone cliquinol cream for seberoheic dermatitis . Am now using this cream over one month i got good change. What is ur opinin sir?

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Some parts of my body skin is dried and seldom itchy. So I have dark patches. It aggravates when I sweat. I apply diprosone (betamethasone dipropionate) on them from time to time.?

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I have rash but celestone (betamethasone) not working?

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Can I used an expired betnovate (betamethasone valerate) cream?

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Why is diprosone (betamethasone dipropionate) lotion causing black marks?

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Should I get betamethasone shots if my amniocentesis tests showed my baby will have lung problems?

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Small red bump on vagina lip. Sore, swollen, no itching. What is it? How to treat? Can I put betamethasone dip cream on it?

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