Managing Medication Side Effects and Interactions
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Medications used to treat heart failure can cause side effects and may not work well with other drugs. For example, some of your medications may cause you to feel lightheaded or dizzy.
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Medications used to treat heart failure can cause side effects and may not work well with other drugs. For example, some of your medications may cause you to feel lightheaded or dizzy.
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If you think your medication is causing side effects, discuss the symptoms with your healthcare team. Adjusting the times you take some of your medications throughout the day can decrease this problem.
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If you think your medication is causing side effects, discuss the symptoms with your healthcare team. Adjusting the times you take some of your medications throughout the day can decrease this problem.
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Potentially dangerous drug interactions can occur when different drugs mix together and work against each other.
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Potentially dangerous drug interactions can occur when different drugs mix together and work against each other.
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To avoid this problem, tell your healthcare team about all the medicines you’re taking. These include over-the-counter drugs such as pain relievers, supplements, or herbs as well as prescription drugs.
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To avoid this problem, tell your healthcare team about all the medicines you’re taking. These include over-the-counter drugs such as pain relievers, supplements, or herbs as well as prescription drugs.