Question 1

how does pentamidine induce hypoglycemia?

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Injury to beta cells: One thought is that pentamidine may rarely in people with diabetes injure or kill pancreatic beta cells (cells which produce insulin), releasing Insulin in the process.

Question 2

i need a refill on my medication?

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So call your doc: This is the HT public information site.We are thousands of volunteer docs based primarily in the US who answer medical questions.We do not offer treatments. State medical boards require a physician/patient relationship,a retrievable record,recent exam with vital signs for prescribing.Failure to do so can lead to loss or restriction of license. It may seem minor to you but it is not.

Question 3

i need refills on my medications?

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Not here: For that you will likely need the prime service of healthtap. Easier to call your pop imo

Question 4

why am i depressed while on medication?

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Approaching: depression wi multiple modalities is best. There are many
things you can do for depression.  Don't isolate. Spend time w people. Use your support system. Get out. Don’t stagnate at home. Work to get 8 hours or &gt; of sleep per night &amp; eat healthfully. Daily aerobic physical activity is a big +.  Recommend the “Feeling Good Book" by Dr. David Burns. Don't just read it - DO IT!

Question 5

what are the effects of overdosing on diabetes medication?

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Depends on which med: The effects of an overdose depend on which medication and how much. Insulins, glimeperide, glyburide, Glipizide and those containing these medications can lower sugar below usual, most likely for a short periods of time. 

An overdose of others such as metformin, actos/avandia, januvia/tradjenta/onglyza are less likely to cause this problem.

Question 6

what are the effects of smoking weed while on medications?

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Variable: Weed itself varies. What you got before may be different from now. Also, individuals have varying sensitivities.  But there may be  a synergistic effect of intoxication: they get too strong. But there is also the metabolism: weed has some metabolic pathways that may be the same as your meds, thereby making weed and your meds either weaker or stronger. Unpredictable, and therefore unwise.

Question 7

what would happen if i did marijuana while on medication?

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It depends: It depends on the medication, and whether marijuana is legal in your geographic location.  Marijuana risks include paranoia and psychosis, just by itself (not including other drugs you're taking).  Best to avoid marijuana unless it has been prescribed for you, in limited circumstances and through certified dispensaries.

Question 8

how can i get on anti-anxiety medication?

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Anxiety: Need to be evaluated by a psychiatrist to determine presence of anxiety, type of anxiety, and to advise on best treatment approach.

Question 9

is it okay to smoke weed on adhd medication?

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No: That would be unwise.

Question 10

why doesn't some acne medication work on me?

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Keep trying: Benzoyl peroxide is the only one you can buy yourself that does any good. Your physician may have tried a retinoic acid derivative and topical clindamycin. A good next step is systemic tetracycline 500 2x/day. The last is accutane, which is unplesant & has risks but will do the job. Or you may not actually have acne but one of its mimics. Consider a specialist visit.

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