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Medications
… and response to treatment. Your doctor may start you at a low dose and gradually increase your dose. This medication … personal or family history of glaucoma (angle-closure type) diabetes eating disorders (such as bulimia) heart problems … cardiac death) Low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood may also increase your risk of QT prolongation. This …
Medications
… Asian descent) are at greater risk. Your doctor may order a blood test to measure your risk before you start this … Get medical help right away if you develop any of the following symptoms: skin rash/blisters/peeling, itching, or … may contain sugar. Caution is advised if you have diabetes or any other condition that requires you to …
Medical tests
… (SPEP) test measures specific proteins in the blood to help identify some diseases. Proteins are … kidney disease High beta globulin: Very high cholesterol; low iron (iron-deficiency anemia) High gamma globulin: … infection; liver disease; some forms of cancer Low values Low values may be caused by many conditions. Some …
Health topics
… of the tooth is called the pulp. It contains nerves and blood vessels. The more layers that are affected by decay, … Older adults are more likely to have a dry mouth. Having diabetes. Smoking, using spit (smokeless) tobacco, or … or ibuprofen. Be safe with medicines. Read and follow all instructions on the label. How can you prevent it? …
Medications
… your doctor may direct you to start this medication at a low dose and gradually increase your dose. Follow your … cardiac death) Low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood may also increase your risk of QT prolongation. This … may contain alcohol. Caution is advised if you have diabetes, alcohol dependence, liver disease, or any other …
Medications
… helps reduce the risk of serious problems such as diabetes and heart disease. Pegvisomant works by blocking … doesn't stop, stomach/abdominal pain, unusual tiredness, yellowing eyes/skin, dark urine) A very serious allergic … help improve symptoms of diabetes, such as lowering high blood sugar. Check your blood sugar regularly as directed …
Healthy eating
… skim milk, fortified unsweetened soy beverage Cream Milk, low-fat evaporated milk or low fat sour cream Use Less Sugar 1 cup sugar 2/3 to 3/4 cup sugar plus cinnamon, …
Medical tests
… checks the level of this male hormone (androgen) in the blood. Testosterone affects sexual features and development. … of testosterone in the body. When the testosterone level is low, the pituitary gland releases a hormone called … Before puberty , the testosterone level in boys is normally low. Testosterone increases during puberty. This causes boys …
Medical tests
… of immunoglobulins, also known as antibodies , in your blood. Antibodies are substances made by the body's immune … called an autoimmune disease . If your immune system makes low levels of antibodies, you may have a greater chance of … You can be born with an immune system that makes low levels of antibodies, or your system may make low levels …
Medications
… medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are on a low-salt diet. Some brands of this medication may contain sugar. Caution is advised if you have diabetes, fructose intolerance, or any other condition that … tests (such as plasma ammonia/amino acid levels, complete blood count, blood chemistries, urine tests, drug levels) …
