Med list #10 Counseling Tips

Question 1

Levothyroxine

Answer 1

Take with water at least 30 minutes before breakfast to increase absorption
Take the same way everyday
take >4 hours apart from antacids and iron
may take several weeks to see symptoms improve

Question 2

Tamsulosin

Answer 2

Take 30 minutes after the same meal each day to increase absorption
Orthostatic hypotension
headache
dizziness

Question 3

tolterodine

Answer 3

constipation, dry mouth, headache

Question 4

donepezil

Answer 4

nausea, diarrhea, risk of stomach bleed with NSAIDs, prolonged QT interval

Question 5

Alendronate

Answer 5

Take 30 minutes before breakfast to increase absorption, ensure adequate Ca and Vit D intake, take with 8oz of water and remain upright for 30 minutes, report heartburn or bone pain physician

Question 6

Allopurinol

Answer 6

Report rash to prescriber, may cause nausea or diarrhea, gout attacks may be more frequent in early therapy

Question 7

oseltamivir

Answer 7

nausea/vomiting, headache, does not replace influenza vaccine, must initiate within 48 hours of onsset of symptoms

Question 8

Ferrous sulfate (OTC)

Answer 8

best absorption on empty stomach but take with food if stomach upset occurs, separate 2 hours before or after other medications, black stools, constipation common

Question 9

sumatriptan

Answer 9

tingling, dizziness, avoid if history of cardiovascular disease, overuse (more than 10 days), may worsen or increase frequency of headaches

Question 10

tadalafil

Answer 10

do not take more than once daily, avoid alcohol due to risk of low blood pressure, avoid grapefruit juice or lower dose/frequency of tadalafil use, headache and flushing, report sudden loss of hearing or vision and discontinue use