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Medications
… and entacapone prevent the breakdown of levodopa in the bloodstream so more levodopa can enter the brain. Carbidopa … food may help to decrease nausea. It is best to avoid a high-protein diet (it decreases the amount of levodopa that … thioridazine) certain drugs used to treat high blood pressure (such as methyldopa) Taking MAO inhibitors with …
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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 …
Medical tests
… Test Overview Cholesterol and triglyceride tests are blood tests that measure lipids—fats and fatty substances … normally. Lipids include cholesterol , triglycerides , high-density lipoprotein (HDL) , and low-density lipoprotein … things to calculate your risk. These include: Your blood pressure. Whether or not you have diabetes. Your age, sex, …
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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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… sick If you have diabetes, other illnesses can make your blood sugar go up. This can be dangerous. When you're sick … doctor to write a sick-day plan for how to help prevent high blood sugar when you're sick. Keep your plan in a handy … If you are not able to eat the foods in your regular diet, try to eat and drink light foods or fluids that …
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… cause. What causes it? Fainting is caused by a drop in blood flow to the brain. After you lose consciousness and … Orthostatic hypotension, or a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change position. This can happen if you … get dehydrated, or take certain medicines, such as ones for high blood pressure. Fainting caused by the vasovagal reflex …
Medical tests
… the level of the most important estrogen hormones in a blood or urine sample. It measures estradiol, estriol, and … results as they relate to your symptoms and past health. High values High values may be caused by: Ovarian stimulation used to …
Medications
… have serious side effects. This medication may raise your blood pressure. Check your blood pressure regularly and tell your doctor if the results are high. Rarely, this medication may cause severe sudden …
Medications
… have serious side effects. This medication may raise your blood pressure. Check your blood pressure regularly and tell your doctor if the results are high. Rarely, this medication may cause sudden breathing …
Medications
… have serious side effects. This medication may raise your blood pressure. Check your blood pressure regularly and tell your doctor if the results are high. Rarely, this medication may cause severe sudden …
