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It is common for patients to experience dry eyes after LASIK eye surgery. This portion of the eMedTV Web site explains who is more likely to develop this condition, how long dry eyes are expected to last, and various treatment options.
Dry macular degeneration is an eye condition in which the light-sensitive cells in the retina break down. This eMedTV article explains how this can lead to a loss of central vision. This Web page offers an in-depth look at dry macular degeneration.
Dry Macular Degeneration Treatment
Dry macular degeneration treatment options include early treatment with antioxidants and zinc. This eMedTV article discusses these treatment options and explains how there is no treatment available for the advanced stage of dry macular degeneration.
Dry Skin or Rashes With Hepatitis C Combination Therapy
Dry skin, rashes, and other irritation can occur with combination therapy for hepatitis C. This portion of the eMedTV archives describes these potential side effects and the lotions or creams your healthcare provider may prescribe to treat them.
DTaP is a vaccine used to prevent bacterial infections that cause diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis. This eMedTV resource further describes DTaP and offers information about vaccination schedules and precautions to be aware of with DTaP.
DuoNeb is a prescription drug used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This eMedTV Web page explains how the medication works and outlines general dosing guidelines. Due Neb is a common misspelling of DuoNeb.
Duetact, a medicine available by prescription, is licensed to treat type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV article offers a more in-depth look at the drug and its effects on blood sugar levels, possible side effects to look out for, and dosing information.
If blood sugar isn't well controlled by Duetact, alternatives include lifestyle changes or other medicines. This eMedTV resource describes these and other alternatives in detail, including other oral diabetes drugs and injectable medicines.
For those who are taking Duetact, blood sugar levels may become too high or too low. This segment of the eMedTV archives discusses the drug's effect on blood sugar levels and lists possible symptoms of extremely high or low blood sugar.
Taking Duetact during pregnancy may not be safe. This eMedTV Web page describes research studies conducted on Duetact and pregnancy, explains how the FDA's pregnancy category system works, and lists the possible effects the drug may have on fetuses.
Many side effects are possible with Duetact, and weight gain is one of the more common ones. This eMedTV Web page discusses the likelihood of developing weight gain with Duetact and explains how dangerous fluid retention and swelling may be.
For those who are first starting Duetact, dosage recommendations start at 30 mg/2 mg, taken once a day. This eMedTV Web page also offers dosage suggestions for elderly people and those who are switching from glimepiride to the combination medicine.
This eMedTV segment offers a list of medicines that may lead to Duetact drug interactions and explains the possible effects that may occur. For example, when certain antifungals or decongestants are taken with Duetact, drug interactions may occur.
When a Duetact overdose occurs, you may experience symptoms such as dizziness, sweating, or seizures. This eMedTV resource explains the effects of an overdose, lists other possible symptoms, and describes the treatments that are available.
Many Duetact side effects are possible, including low blood sugar, weight gain, and fluid retention. This eMedTV article lists other common side effects, as well as problems that should be reported to a doctor, such as swelling or allergic reaction.
Duetact uses can help improve insulin sensitivity and insulin production in people with type 2 diabetes. This eMedTV page also discusses uses of the drug in children and explains how the prescription medicine works to reduce and control blood sugar.
Duetact Warnings and Precautions
This eMedTV resource contains Duetact precautions and warnings, including information on who should not take Duetact and side effects that may develop. For example, the medication can cause a condition of the eye called macular edema.
DuetDHA is a prenatal vitamin that is only available by prescription. This eMedTV article describes DuetDHA prenatal vitamins in more detail, including the benefits of taking the vitamins, potential side effects, and general dosing guidelines.
It is not only safe, but also beneficial for women who are breastfeeding to take DuetDHA. This selection of the eMedTV Web site offers more information on DuetDHA and breastfeeding, and explains why taking vitamins can be helpful when breastfeeding.
This eMedTV Web page explains that there is only one standard DuetDHA dosage -- one softgel and one tablet each day. This page discusses DuetDHA dosing guidelines in more detail and offers some tips for when and how to take the prenatal vitamins.