Digoxin and thiazide diuretics

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Avatar n tn Certain medications can cause a physical reaction which is known as photosensitivity. The consequences can range from itchiness to an uncomfortable rash, UV burns, or in extreme cases, death. The underlying cause can be those sensitve to thiazide.
1699175 tn?1320125691 Certain drugs — such as lithium, which is used to treat bipolar disorder — may increase the release of parathyroid hormone and cause hypercalcemia. Thiazide diuretics can cause elevated calcium levels in your blood by decreasing the amount of calcium you excrete in your urine. Supplements. Eating or drinking too much calcium or vitamin D supplements over time can raise calcium levels in your blood above normal. Dehydration.
Avatar n tn Heart failure individuals who take digoxin are commonly given diuretics, which remove excess fluid from the body. Many diuretics can cause potassium loss. Low levels of potassium in the body increase the risk of digitalis toxicity. Digitalis toxicity may also result in persons who take the drug and who have low levels of magnesium in the body.
Avatar m tn s have been wasted now i have decided that stop that by any drugs plzzzz tell me of any drugs that i can stop he is on digoxin and diuretics for heart problem (up to now he has not told me that he is having heart problem & i don't know what the problem is.....) soooo plz help me save my family.........
Avatar m tn High calcium is usually due to a parathyroid disorder, however when the PTH is low other causes must be considered. Medications such as vitamin D, calcium, thiazide diuretics, vitamin A and others can cause this. There are additional blood tests that may be needed as well to screen for other causes of "non-parathyroid hypercalcemia" - talk to your doctor about starting this process or being referred to a specialist.
Avatar n tn While most cases of lichen planus are idiopathic, some may be caused by the ingestion of certain medications (e.g., gold, antimalarial agents, penicillamine, thiazide diuretics, beta blockers, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, quinidine and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors) or linked to hepatitis C virus infection. Patients with localized lichen planus are usually treated with potent topical steroids..." http://www.aafp.org/afp/20000601/3319.
Avatar n tn This occurs when an individual develops a rash on exposure to the sun while taking medicines like thiazide diuretics, tetracycline antibiotics, or painkillers. Talk to your doctor about this. Take care and best regards.
360318 tn?1340393363 These are viral infections like parvo virus, rubella, mumps, Epstein barr, hepatitis C, aplastic anemia due to radiation if received, thiazide diuretics can suppress platelet production, long term alcohol, vitamin B12 and folate deficiency. Increased destruction of platelets can be seen due to both immune and non immune related conditions. Certain drugs like sulphonamides, carbamazepine, quinine, acetaminophen and rifampin can all cause drug induced thrombocytopenia.
408795 tn?1324935675 Some diuretics frequently cause an excessive loss of potassium in the urine, leading to the depletion of body potassium. These drugs include the loop diuretics, the thiazide diuretics, and metolazone. Patients on these diuretics are commonly advised to take potassium supplements and/or to eat foods high in potassium. High potassium foods include certain fruits such as: * bananas, * orange juice, * tomatoes, and * potatoes.
2040468 tn?1330989969 Netdoc states thiazide and spironolactone containing diuretics should not be used if you have a sulfur allergy. Sulfur based medication looks to be the most likely cause of your garlic odor. Causes of garlic smell: * Foods in the onion (allium) family, including onion, leek, garlic and chive, contain pungent sulfur compounds that permeate through skin pores. * Certain sulfur-based medications, including dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), can cause body odor and bad breath similar to garlic.
6504750 tn?1381898664 It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
611648 tn?1230567509 Hello, Causes of hypercalcemia are increased intake (excess vitamin D or vitamin A, excess calcium intake), endocrine disorders (primary hyperparathyroidism, adrenal gland insufficiency), cancer (including multiple myeloma), and other causes (thiazide-diuretics, sarcoidosis, Paget's disease of bone). Abdominal pain and hypercalcemia and recurrent anemia;all point to a probability of some kidney disorder.Pls discuss it with your doctors. Have you got any sort of bone or joint pains?
Avatar m tn 72, male. History of pneumonectomy due to TB in 1960. Under treatment for COPD since then. lived full life & managed very well with condition. No other medical conditions. 1 yr ago – Acute exacerbation. Admitted into hospital & found to be in type II respiratory failure. Chronic CO2 retainer since. Recently put under the care of a new Respiratory Consultant who put me on home BIPAP therapy (night time only) designed to manage my CO2 retention. Have been managing well & still active.
Avatar f tn I have been taking lisinopril for about 7 years without any notable side effects. There are different mechanism that can reduce high blood pressure. Lisinopril blocks angiotensin and angiotensin constricts vessels and when angiotensin is controlled blood vessels relax and as a result better blood flow. However, scientists also believe that the angiotensin-converting enzyme is responsible for the breakdown of other substances in the lungs.
Avatar m tn I have been on various BP medicines over the past 30 years and have never felt or experienced anything different........except that my blood pressure was better controlled.
Avatar f tn My question is that Is it necessarily End Stage Heart Failure or is there a chance to come back out of this? They are now giving me Beta Blockers and diuretics and I am wondering if maybe these medications might keep me out of Congestive Heart Failure and maybe even strengthen my heart again to pull me out of Heart Failure. I am not ready to die and I don't want a transplant. Is there any hope for me?
Avatar n tn Kind of weird today Jim has really bad muscle cramps I think because of the diuretics. This bus boy just zonned in on him and said that he was having kidney problems just like that kind of crazy I know. But was telling us some things to do,kind of hard to understand speaks spanish. Very nice so cornsilk tea which told me how to make and also to put lemon on his lips and also make a tea using pineapple skin. Don't laugh I am sure some of the old reamdys work.
481256 tn?1208392293 t use OTC meds b/c the caffeine does not agree with me), and he prescribed me triamterene/hctz 37.5/25mg. Is this too strong of a medication? I am nervous that it may make my blood pressure drop too low. Is there anything else you would recommend?
1464814 tn?1286192538 Causes of hypercalcemia include excessive dietary intake of calcium, vitamin D, prolonged immobilization, kidney failure, overactive thyroid or certain medications like thiazide diuretics. Cancers particularly multiple myeloma, breast cancer and lung cancer are also possible causes for hypercalcemia. You had surgical menopause in 1997 and replaced the hormones for just a year following. The problems that you are facing could be due to absent female hormones since 1998 just to be restarted now.
Avatar m tn An orange tongue can occur after ingestion, contact, or inhalation of certain chemicals, with the most common inducers being gold salts, beta blockers, antimalarials, thiazide diuretics, furosemide, spironolactone, and penicillamine. It can be caused by a delayed allergic reaction to medications for high blood pressure, heart disease and arthritis. It can also be caused by a delayed allergic reaction to amalgam (metal alloys) in dental restorations (fillings).