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Dexamethazone Vs Anabolic Steroids

Updated January 30, 2013
John Says:
Tue, January 29, 2013

Wife has cancer, on dexamethazone. Is this like an anabolic steroid?

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Verwon Says:
Wed, January 30, 2013

No, Dexamethasone is actually a glucocorticoid steroid medication.

Learn more Dexamethasone details here.


And here's a link to give you more Anabolic Steroid details, so you can see the difference.

Is there anything else I can help with?

If you have any questions, please feel to ask!

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