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… Inhaled Quick-Relief Medicines for Asthma On this page: About This Medicine About … take it, how to take it, what you can expect while you're taking it, and any warnings about the medicine. The … be sure you get specific information on the medicine you're taking. For a full list of side effects, check the …
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… Medicines That Can Cause Nausea and Vomiting On this page: … prescribed the medicine to find out whether you should stop taking it or take a different one. An appointment may not be necessary. If you are taking a non-prescription medicine, stop taking it. Call …
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… Chronic Kidney Disease: Medicines to Be Careful With On this page: Overview Overview Many medicines may impair kidney function and cause kidney … with your doctor before you start or stop any medicine. Medicines that may need to be avoided, adjusted, or changed …
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… Sherri's Story: Medicines Do Work On this page: Sherri's story Sherri's … "A light just went on," Sherri says. Sherri started taking an antidepressant, and within 3 months her husband … "A light just went on," Sherri says. Sherri started taking an antidepressant, and within 3 months her husband …
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… Medicines That Can Cause Abdominal Pain On this page: … Overview Overview Many prescription and non-prescription medicines can cause belly pain or cramping. A few examples … Your health professional may be able to prescribe other medicines if you are having abdominal pain caused by a …
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… Closed-Angle Glaucoma: Medicines to Avoid On this page: Overview Related … (chronic) closed-angle glaucoma , you may need to avoid medicines that widen (dilate) the pupil, the dark spot in … eye. Some examples of prescription and over-the-counter medicines that may dilate the pupils are: Antihistamines and …
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… control pills and estrogen. These can increase the risk of blood clots in the leg, which may cause pain or swelling. Calcium channel blockers, which are used to treat high blood pressure. These can cause leg swelling. Diuretics. These can …
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… Gloria's Story: Adding Activity to Help Control Blood Sugar On this page: Gloria's Story Gloria's Story … He said that the blurriness means my blood sugar is too high." Testing and tracking to stay in range Gloria started taking pills (metformin) to help lower her blood sugar …
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… your dose or change your medicine. Do not suddenly quit taking your medicine. That could cause withdrawal symptoms … Constipation Eat bran and other whole-grain cereals and high-fibre fruits and vegetables, such as apples, prunes, … your doctor prescribes for you. Tell your doctor about any medicines you take regularly, including over-the-counter …
