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Reducing dex - side effects?

Tammy_Woods
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February 2013

Reducing dex - side effects?

My husband has a brain tumour and is currently in palliative care at our local hospital. He only has a few weeks left to live, and his doctor is going to reduce his dex to make the process a bit smoother. Has anyone had any side effects from reducing dex? He's looking at going fom 4mg to 2mg.
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exhausted
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February 2013

Re: Reducing dex - side effects?

Hi Tammy my husband had his dex stopped about 3 months ago, he had no side effects at all. Sadly he is still alive with no quality of life at all. I pray hourly that God would call him home now. I will keep you and your man in my prayers. Hugs Terese.
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Tammy_Woods
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February 2013

Re: Reducing dex - side effects?

You are in my thoughts and prayers Terese. Lets hope this nightmare ends for both of our men (and us) so they can finally be free of pain, suffering and misery.
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Tammy_Woods
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February 2013

Re: Reducing dex - side effects?

Never got around to reducing the dex... My husband passed away yesterday morning (22/2/13). I was with him when he took his last breath and he is at peace now.
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Melanie
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March 2013

Re: Reducing dex - side effects?

Oh Tammy 😞 so sorry to hear that. May he rest in peace. Great big hugs to you.
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