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Contraindicate in asthma/copd//emphysema, masks signs of hypoglycemia, bradycardia, exercise intolerance, fatigue

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Beta blockers

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Side effect is edema in ankles, arrhythmias, hypotension, headache, dizziness, constipation, flushing, weakness, migraine prophylaxis, drug reaction with grapefruit, preferred for isolated systolic hypertension

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CCB

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Lower Hgb levels in pts with chronic diseases preferred in CHF/diabetes patients, asses renal function, avoid in renal stenosis, hypotension, hyperkalemia

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ARBS/ACEI

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Perform liver function tests, side effect myalgias, myopathy, rhabdomyolysis. Contraindicated with grape fruit juice

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Atorvastatin

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Largest studied drug, lowers potassium, increases gout, increase digoxin toxicity

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Thiazides

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Side effect of gynecomastia

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Spironolactone

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hyperglycemia, hyperuricemia, hypertriglyceridemia,

hypokalemia. Hyponatremia, hypomagnesemia

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Diuretic side effects

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8
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for headaches

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Butterbur

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9
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Help with memory, circulatory disorders, contraindicated with aspirin/warfarin

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Ginkgo bilba

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10
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for BPH

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Saw Palmetto

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11
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for depression and menopause symptoms

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St John Wort

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12
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anxiety or insomnia affects liver

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Kavakava/valerian root

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Reduce stress, weight loss, sexual dysfunction, lower blood sugars

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Ginseng

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14
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Anti-inflammatory

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Ginger

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15
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Migraines and menstrual cramps

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Feverfew

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16
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Builds immunity

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Echinacea

17
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Effect on platelets irreversible 15- 20 days, monitor for bleeding, tinnitus, tarry stools, GI irritation

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Aspirin

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Affect GI, renal, cardio, blunts diuretics

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NSAIDs

19
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NSAID for menstrual pain

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Ponstel (Mefenamic acid)

20
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Long term use associated with lung, hepatitis, renal

insufficiency, and neuropathy

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Macrobid/nitrofurantoin

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Affects liver enzymes, weight loss, avoid in alcohol drinkers, watch for lactic acidosis, diarrhea and flatulence

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Metformin

22
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Side effects osteopenia, cataracts

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Steroids

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Benadryl, glipizide, glyburide,
benzodiazepines, thioridazine, mesoridazine, Seroquel, Zyprexa, Elavil, trofanil,
NSAIDS, Ambien, Reglan, mineral oil, PPI’s.

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Potentially inappropriate drugs for elderly

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Tetracyclines, sulfa is iffy, fluoroquinolones, ACE, NSAID, aspirin, any hormonal drugs, Accutane,

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Potentially inappropriate drugs for pregnant females

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