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  • Captopril

    Drug
    08/09/07, Healthwise

    Vomiting, diarrhea, or heavy sweating can cause you to become dehydrated. This can lead to very low blood pressure, electrolyte disorders, or kidney failure while you are taking captopril. Drink plenty of water each day while you are taking this medi

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  • Carbamazepine (oral)

    Drug
    03/13/08, Healthwise

    You should not take this medicine if you have a history of bone marrow suppression, or if you are allergic to an antidepressant such as amitriptyline (Elavil), desipramine (Norpramin), imipramine (Tofranil), or nortriptyline (Pamelor).

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  • Irbesartan

    Drug
    01/24/08, Healthwise

    To be sure this medication is helping your condition, your blood pressure will need to be checked on a regular basis. Do not miss any scheduled appointments.

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  • Duloxetine

    Drug
    09/11/08, Healthwise

    You may have thoughts about suicide when you first start taking an antidepressant, especially if you are younger than 24 years old. Your doctor will need to check you at regular visits for at least the first 12 weeks of treatment.

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  • Chlorpropamide

    Drug
    06/18/04, Healthwise

    Treatment with chlorpropamide may increase the risk of death from cardiovascular disease compared to treatment of diabetes with diet alone or diet plus insulin. Discuss with your doctor the risks and benefits of treatment with chlorpropamide.

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  • Acetohexamide

    Drug
    08/19/08, Healthwise

    Before taking acetohexamide, tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease, a thyroid disorder, or a history of heart disease.

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  • Glipizide

    Drug
    06/18/04, Healthwise

    Treatment with glipizide may increase the risk of death from cardiovascular disease compared to treatment of diabetes with diet alone or diet plus insulin. Discuss with your doctor the risks and benefits of treatment with glipizide.

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  • Glyburide

    Drug
    06/18/04, Healthwise

    Treatment with glyburide may increase the risk of death from cardiovascular disease compared to treatment of diabetes with diet alone or diet plus insulin. Discuss with your doctor the risks and benefits of treatment with glyburide.

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  • Tolazamide

    Drug
    05/16/08, Healthwise

    Before taking tolazamide, tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease, or a history of heart disease.

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  • Tolbutamide

    Drug
    06/18/04, Healthwise

    Treatment with tolbutamide may increase the risk of death from cardiovascular disease compared to treatment of diabetes with diet alone or diet plus insulin. Discuss with your doctor the risks and benefits of treatment with tolbutamide.

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