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Levoxyl
Synthroid
Levothroid |
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levothyroxine
(Hyperthyroidism)
-Take with water on an empty stomach at least 30 minutes before a meal
-Takes 4 hours apart from antacids and iron
-peak effect in 4-6 weeks
-do not switch manufacturers |
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tamsulosin
(Treats enlarged prostate)
-Take 30 minutes after the same meal each day
-rise slowly from sitting/lying as drug may cause dizziness
-headache
-runny nose |
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tolterodine
(overactive bladder)
-swallow whole
-dry mouth
-dizziness |
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donepezil
(Treats Alzheimer's by slowing mental decline)
-nausea
-diarrhea
-dizziness
-stomach bleed with NSIADs |
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alendronate
(osteoporosis, prevents bone loss)
-Take 30 minutes before breakfast with a glass of plain water
-remain upright for 30 minutes
-report new or worsening heartburn or bone pain |
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allopurinol
(Gout)
-take with food to prevent stomach upset
-drink 10-12 glasses of fluids daily
-Takes 2-6 weeks to take effect
-Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and large doses of vitamin c |
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varenicline
(smoking cessation)
-begin taking 7 days before scheduled quit date
-take after eating with a full glass of water
-vivid, unusual dreams
-suicidal thoughts
-nausea
-headache
-insomnia |
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Iron
(Iron deficiency, dietary supplement)
-take with meal
-stomach discomfort
-black stools
-constipation |
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sumatriptin
(Treatment of migraines and cluster headaches)
-do not use for other types of headaches
-will not prevent a headache
-avoid if history of cardiovascular disease |
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tadalafil
(erectile dysfunction)
-do not take more than once daily
-avoid alcohol, grapefruit juice
-headache and flushing
-report erection lasting >4 hours
-report sudden loss of hearing or vision |
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