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Friday, October, 30, 2009

Prednisone Interaction

Health Encyclopedia: Headaches: Cluster Medications

Preventive Medications


Calcium-Channel Blockers

Calcium-channel blockers, commonly used to treat heart disease, are important drugs for preventing cluster headaches. Verapamil (Calan) is the standard calcium-channel blocker used for headache prevention. Constipation is a common side effect. No one taking any calcium-channel blocker should withdraw the drug abruptly, because this can dangerously increase blood pressure. Overdose can cause dangerously low blood pressure and slow heart beats. Drinkin...

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Expert & Community Posts

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The First 48 Hours: Osteoporosis Medications
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...might be taking, in case of possible side effects or drug interactions. You may also want to... Read more »

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Prednisone, the Dirty Little Secret, Becomes More Respectable
By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert

...reluctance to use “cortisone”-like drugs such as prednisone in the treatment of rheumatoid... Read more »

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Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Rheumatoid Arthritis
By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert

...attempt to harness the positive effects of the interactions between the mind and emotions... Read more »

Health Guide

Rheumatoid Arthritis: Medications
...even stronger labeling changes to highlight these drugs risk for liver damage as well as alcohol and drug interactions.Regular use of even over-the-counter NSAIDs may be hazardous for anyone and... Read more »
Brain Tumors: Primary: Treatment for Complications
...cancers, including paclitaxel, irinotecan, interferon, and retinoic acid. Patients should discuss these interactions with their doctors.DepressionAntidepressants are very useful for treating the... Read more »
Asthma in Children and Adolescents: Quick-Relief Medications
...be taken with caution by children with diabetes or a history of seizures.Beta2-agonists have serious interactions with certain drugs and parents should tell the doctor about any other medications... Read more »
Asthma Medications: Albuterol
...heart attacks and angina in some patients using inhaled beta2-agonists.Beta2-agonists have serious interactions with certain other drugs, such as beta-blockers, and patients should tell the doctor... Read more »
Gout: Diagnosis
...by mouth may need to adjust the dosage if they also need to take NSAIDs because of possible harmful interactions between the drugs.Some studies have reported that ibuprofen (but not other NSAIDs)... Read more »

Medications

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Prednisone is a corticosteroid hormone (glucocorticoid). It decreases your immune system's... Read more »

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Prednisone is a corticosteroid hormone (glucocorticoid). It decreases your immune system's... Read more »

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Prednisone is a corticosteroid hormone (glucocorticoid). It decreases your immune system's... Read more »

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...pharmacist) may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for... Read more »

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...or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you... Read more »

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