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Check to see which of your drugs can cause abnormal blood test results
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If you are feeling out of sorts or experiencing more serious health symptoms, it is possible that the prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, vitamin supplements or herbal substances you are taking are the cause.
Check to see if the products you are taking to feel better may in fact be making you feel worse by filling in the information requested below.
Various medications, vitamin supplements and herbal substances can worsen existing health conditions. For example, an herbal tea you picked up at the health store may be interfering with the prescription medication you take.
If you have a condition that is not responding well to treatment, fill in the information requested below to see if it could be one or a combination of the medications, vitamin supplements and herbal substances you are taking that may be the cause.
All Physicians and Physician Assistants are at risk for prescribing drugs that interact in a harmful way. They simply cannot know all the possible side effects and adverse drug reactions that can result when prescription drugs are combined. The situation is exacerbated by the fact that their patients often take over-the-counter medications, vitamin supplements and herbal substances without telling them that can cause adverse reactions when taken with a prescription drug.
Take responsibility for your health. Ensure that the combination of prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, vitamin supplements and or herbal substances you are taking is safe by filling in the information requested below.
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Certain drugs, vitamin supplements and herbal substances can cause abnormal lab test results and confusion when it comes to arriving at a correct diagnosis. DoubleCheckMD.com’s Lab Checker will enable you to find out if any abnormal lab results you have received may be the result of one or a combination of the medications, vitamin supplements and herbal substances you are taking.
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NOTE: Just because a drug or combination of drugs can cause a
symptom does not mean it is actually causing your symptom. Symptoms can be caused by
medical conditions as well. Make sure that your physician is aware of any symptoms you
are experiencing so he/she can work with you to determine the cause. Please DO NOT STOP
MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to
your health.
DISCLAIMER: Please note that the information DoubleCheckMD.com provides is intended
to help individuals to work with their medical professionals and is for educational purposes
only. It does not constitute medical or healthcare advice and serves to supplement, not
substitute for, the expertise and judgment of a healthcare professional. In all cases
individuals should consult with a physician before taking any action based on DoubleCheckMD
feedback including, but not limited to ceasing taking any drug, changing diet or commencing or
discontinuing any course of treatment. The information provided by DoubleCheckMD.com is not
intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse
effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that the use of a particular drug is safe,
appropriate or effective.
Just because a drug or combination of drugs can cause a symptom does not mean it is actually causing your symptom. Symptoms can be caused by medical conditions as well.
Make sure that your physician is aware of any symptoms you are experiencing so he/she can work with you to determine the cause.
Determining for sure whether a drug is causing a symptom can be difficult. There are several approaches a physician can use. If it is safe to do so, he/she might recommend:
- Decreasing the medication dose
- Substituting another drug
- Temporarily stopping the drug
If the symptom goes away with these changes, then the medication is probably the cause.
If you are taking more than one drug that could cause your symptom(s), your physician might try a “trial and error” process, changing each drug one-by-one, to see if symptoms decrease. Your physician might decide which drug to change first based on:
- How commonly the drug can cause the symptoms
- Whether another drug can be easily substituted for the one that you are taking
- How important the drug is for your health
Determining for sure whether a drug is causing a symptom can be difficult. There are several approaches a physician can use. If it is safe to do so, he/she might recommend:
- Decreasing the medication dose
- Substituting another drug
- Temporarily stopping the drug
If the symptom goes away with these changes, then the medication is probably the cause.
If you are taking more than one drug that could cause your symptom(s), your physician might try a “trial and error” process, changing each drug one-by-one, to see if symptoms decrease. Your physician might decide which drug to change first based on:
- How commonly the drug can cause the symptoms
- Whether another drug can be easily substituted for the one that you are taking
- How important the drug is for your health
