side effects of dexamethasone (decadron)

Not to scare anyone but rather to just to inform here are some of the side affects of decadron or dexamethasone, the steroid that many of us take during chemo. I was curious to know what side affects could be attributed to chemo and what could be attributed to the steroids. I had this unusual hair growth, very fine, soft, long and white on my forehead and cheeks. Could hardly be seen unless the light was shinning on it in a certain way. Funny 'cause I didn't have anything on my head or anywhere else. Don't really know where that fits in, possibly steroidal although I don't see it in the list below.

Anyway the list can also be found at

http://www.cancer.org/Treatment/TreatmentsandSideEffects/GuidetoCancerDrugs/dexamethasone

Common
increased appetite
trouble sleeping
upset stomach
excess fluid or swelling in the face, hands, or feet*
weight gain
slowed wound healing*
increased blood glucose levels*

Less common
headache
feeling dizzy
mood swings (shifts between euphoria, anxiety, depression, and others)
low blood potassium level*
muscle weakness
high blood pressure
feeling restless
skin rash
nausea/vomiting
hot flashes
menstrual changes
sweating
bone or muscle pain
increased risk of infection due to suppressed immune system*
fewer and milder symptoms of infection*
skin thinning or bruising easily (with long-term use)
cataracts (with long-term use)
glaucoma (with long-term use)
thinning of bones (osteoporosis) (with long-term use)

Rare
bleeding or ulcers in the digestive tract*
vision changes
confusion or losing touch with reality
change in heart rhythm
congestive heart failure (can cause shortness of breath or swelling in hands or feet)
acne (with long-term use)
thinning hair (with long-term use)
bone fractures (with long-term use)
allergic reaction, with symptoms like trouble breathing or swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat after injections of the drug