Allergies
Advice on how to avoid potential adverse side effects caused by prescription medications…
–Request that your physician prescribe the least costly medication that will do the job.
–Only use one pharmacy. You might save a bit now, but it could cost you later.
–Minimize the number of doctors you visit.
–Talk to your doctor about getting the simplest schedule that is still effective.
–Anytime you start a prescription, make certain to bring to the attention of your physician the drugs you currently use. Certain medications counteract one another.
–Keep taking your medications even if you don’t think it is working. Sometimes you will not notice the drug’s effects until later on.
–Request that you be given a print-out of instructions pertaining to your medication from your physician or drugstore. It will tell you everything you need to know.
–Review your medication schedule enough so that it is fresh in your head.
–Abstain from alcohol while on this medication:
1. Metronidazole (Flagyl), which is an antibiotic.
2. Pain killers in combination with meperidine (Demerol), acetaminophen (Perocet, Roxicet), hydrocodone with acetaminophen (Vicidon, Lorcet)
3. The depression-fighting drug called bupropion or Welbutrin and anxiety-combating medications
4. Drugs that block Betas including propanolol and nitroglycerin, isosorbide dinitrate (trade names Inderal, Isordil)
6. The asthma medication theophylinne (Slo-bid, Theo-Dur, Uniphyl) This medication can make you sleepy, which is quite dangerous when operating a motor vehicle. It could dramatically slow down your heart and breathing rate. Moreover, it may lead to seizures as well as hazardously low blood pressure.
Different dietary items are not advisable when taking certain medications. Make sure that you ask the pharmacist or doctor if you should avoid any food while on your medication.
