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Precose drug interactions can increase your chance of high or low blood sugar, among other things. This eMedTV segment lists some of the drugs that can potentially interact with Precose, such as estrogens, thyroid medications, and corticosteroids.
A few common Precose side effects include gas, abdominal pain (or stomach pain), and diarrhea. This page on the eMedTV site also explores some of the serious side effects of Precose, which can include severe diarrhea and signs of an allergic reaction.
This eMedTV resource discusses how Precose lowers blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes by slowing the digestion of carbohydrates from the diet. This page also explains that there are no universally accepted off-label Precose uses.
Precose Warnings and Precautions
This eMedTV article takes an in-depth look at several Precose warnings and precautions, such as the risk of increased liver enzymes in some people taking Precose, the safety of taking it while nursing, and people who shouldn't take this drug at all.
This eMedTV page explores prednisone -- a drug with anti-inflammatory and immune-suppressing properties -- noting in particular what the drug can be used for and factors that can affect your dosage. Predinsone is a common misspelling of prednisone.
Prednisone is a drug that is used to decrease inflammation and suppress an overactive immune system. This eMedTV resource discusses side effects and general precautions and warnings with prednisone. Prednasone is a common misspelling of prednisone.
Prednisone is a drug that can reduce inflammation and suppress an overactive immune system. This eMedTV article discusses dosing with prednisone and lists possible side effects of the drug. Prednazone is a common misspelling of prednisone.
Prednisone is used for treating various conditions. As this eMedTV segment explains, the drug works mainly by decreasing inflammation or suppressing an overactive immune system. Prednesone is a common misspelling of prednisone.
Prednisone, which is a steroid, is used mostly for its anti-inflammatory or immune-suppressing properties. This eMedTV page discusses uses of the drug and side effects that it can potentially cause. Prednison is a common misspelling of prednisone.
A doctor may prescribe prednisone for reducing inflammation or suppressing an overactive immune system. This eMedTV page discusses specific conditions that this drug is used to treat, and also lists some of its possible side effects and dosing tips.
This eMedTV page explains that while prednisone passes through breast milk in low amounts, it could potentially cause serious side effects in a nursing baby. This page covers some precautions to be aware of with regard to prednisone and breastfeeding.
It is possible to develop insomnia if you take your prednisone dosage late in the evening. This eMedTV page offers more detail on prednisone and insomnia, and includes tips for improving your sleep habits (such as keeping a regular sleep-wake cycle).
The full risks of using prednisone during pregnancy are not known. This page on the eMedTV site offers more information on prednisone and pregnancy, and describes the results of previous studies in which prednisone was given to pregnant animals.
People taking prednisone for long periods of time may experience weight gain. This portion of the eMedTV archives discusses prednisone and weight gain in more detail and offers suggestions for helping with any weight gain.
To avoid long-term side effects, most people take low prednisone dosages (less than 20 mg daily). This eMedTV segment offers other prednisone dosing information, including precautions and tips for taking the medication.
Some drugs that may potentially cause prednisone drug interactions include warfarin, phenytoin, and NSAIDs. This eMedTV page covers other drugs that can possibly cause prednisone interactions and what can happen if they're taken along with prednisone.