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what medications can cause gout?

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Most common are: Thiazide diuretics like HCTZ (hydrochlorothiazide)

Question 2

is ed caused by medication reversable?

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Often: Often it is.  See your urologist for full workup, diagnosis and treatment.

Question 3

what medications cause low gamma protien?

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Not many: Gamma globulins are antibodies. They're made by the immune system and so the only drugs that might decrease them are powerful immunosuppressants used for conditions like rheumatoid arthritis.

Question 4

what kinds of medications can cause lupus?

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Numerous: numerous meds can cause a drug induced lupus. Google the term and you can find the complete list.

Question 5

which medications can cause brugada syndrome?

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Go here..: Brugadadrugs.org. 

The list of drugs that may or may not exacerbate is extensive. There are tables on this website divided in categories from likely to cause symptoms to "controversial".

Question 6

can a sudden switch in medication cause mania?

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Sometimes: Some types of medication have been known to trigger mania/ hypomania  in patients with bipolar disorder or bipolar predisposition. Stimulants and antidepressants can sometimes be a trigger.

Question 7

can medications cause more harm than do good?

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Absolutely: This is the reason that as physicians we study for years to try and make sure we do more good than harm with meds and all aspects of medicine. However, it is only practice we will never get it completely right. Only take medications prescribed by your doctor.

Question 8

will taking certain medications cause pancreatitis?

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Pancreatitis : Yes some medications can give pancreatitis. However we always like to rule out stone disease and alcohol.

Question 9

what are the symptoms, causes and medications for tmj.?

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Much info: There is a lot of information regarding tmj.  See the following link from the mayo clinic for useful information on tmj.  Best wishes.

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tmj/basics/definition/con-20043566.

Question 10

besides medications, what causes a rise in prolactin levels?

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Various: Hi. Pituitary tumors are the most common in the pathological setting. Pregnancy increases PRL physiologically, leading to lactation after delivery. You appear to know the medication issue. Also a condition called macroprolactinemia ("big prolactin") exists that is inconsequential and doesn't cause problems or need treatment.

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