| |
|
| |
| |
Call Your Doctor |
| |
If you experience:
Losing consciousness
Dizziness
Headache
Pale skin
Clumsy, jerky movements
Sweating
|
|
|
General Medication Safety Tips
When you are prescribed new medicines, ask for written information and make sure you understand the following things:
- What is the medicine for?
- Is a generic (not a name brand) form of this medicine available? Does my doctor approve of my taking the generic, or does she/he want me to take the name brand?
- If I am allergic to certain medicines or food, would I also be allergic to this?
- How should I take it and for how long?
- What should I do if I forget a dose?
- What side effects can this medicine cause?
- Is this medicine safe to take with the other medicines and supplements that I am presently taking?
- Are there any foods or drinks I should avoid while taking this medicine?
- Is it safe for me to be in the sun while I am taking this medicine?
- If I am pregnant or am thinking of becoming pregnant, can I take this medicine?
- If I am breastfeeding, can I take this medicine?
- Can I drink alcohol while taking this medicine?
- What other safety measures should I follow while using this medicine?
- Can I drive or operate machinery while taking it?
- What storage conditions are required for this medicine? Does it need to be refrigerated?
- Do I need to take it at any particular time related to brushing my teeth?
- How soon after using the medicine can I eat?
- For medicines in pill form, do I need to take with or without food?
- If the medicine is for a child, what is the best way for me to measure the dosage?
More on Gestational Diabetes
This article was reviewed and updated June 2007.
Return to the previous page
|
| |
|
| |
| Disclaimer: The text presented on these pages is for your information only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice. It may not represent your true individual medical situation. Do not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting a qualified health care provider. Please consult your health care provider if you have any questions or concerns. |
 |
Copyright © 1999-2005 Medical Network Inc. All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this web site may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the written permission of the publisher. "HealthAtoZ.com" should be prominently displayed on any material reproduced with the publisher's consent. |
|
