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… Diabetes: Preventing High Blood Sugar Emergencies Actionset Overview High blood sugar … You exercise less than you are used to doing. You take medicines that raise your blood sugar as a side effect. …
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… Diabetes in Children: Preventing High Blood Sugar Actionset Overview High blood sugar occurs when … that raises blood sugar as a side effect. Examples include medicines that reduce inflammation (corticosteroids) and …
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… Medicine Blood Level Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done … your blood. Your doctor checks it to make sure that you are taking a safe and effective dose. This testing is also … blood level, they don't work as well as they should. At a high blood level, they may cause problems. Your doctor may …
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… problems may be caused by physical problems, related to the blood vessels, nerves, or hormones. Or they may be caused by … problems such as low testosterone levels, diabetes, or high blood pressure. Surgery, such as for prostate cancer, may cause …
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… Warfarin: Taking Your Medicine Safely Actionset Overview Warfarin is a medicine that helps prevent blood clots. It is often called a blood thinner. Doctors … important to know how to take it safely. Foods and other medicines can affect the way warfarin works. Some can make …
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… Asthma: Overcoming Obstacles to Taking Medicines On this page: Overview Overview Taking medicines for asthma every day can be hard to get …
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… Quick Tips: Taking Medicines Wisely On this page: Getting Started Getting Started Medicines can help you manage your health, but only if you take them correctly. If you're having problems taking your medicine as prescribed, try thinking about why …
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… Osteoporosis: Should I Take Bisphosphonate Medicines? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this … you that you have osteoporosis because of a side effect of taking medicines, such as steroids. Or you are taking … There isn't only one right decision. If you are at a higher risk of having a fracture, taking bisphosphonates is …
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… in 2 to 3 weeks. For some people, it also helps lower high blood pressure a little. Side effects include: Weakness or …
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… Alzheimer's Disease: Should I Take Medicines? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this … think and remember. Medicines may cost a lot. You can try taking them for a while to see if they help and if that help … side effects go away within a few weeks after you start taking the medicines. The most common side effects of …