Patients should be monitored for signs of inadequate nutritional intake, particularly elderly patients or those with low baseline body weight, as determined relevant by the prescribing clinician
Wood PB, Holman AJ, Jones KD (2007) Novel pharmacotherapy for fibromyalgia
This may indicate the need for dose adjustment, evaluation of concurrent medications that might affect weight (such as certain antidepressants or corticosteroids), or assessment of underlying conditions like hypothyroidism or polycystic ovary syndrome that could impair weight loss
With 120 mg of dexamethasone per 30 mL vial, this multiple-dose injection is a critical resource for healthcare professionals treating inflammatory conditions, severe allergies, adrenal insufficiency, and various other medical emergencies
Side effects with inhaled corticosteroids: the physician's perception