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•some
diuretics (water
pills)
Many medications may cause changes (increase or decrease) in blood sugar, these
include:
•alcohol containing beverages
•aspirin and aspirin-like drugs
•beta-blockers, often used for high blood pressure or heart problems (examples
include
atenolol, metoprolol,
propranolol)
•chromium
•female hormones, such as estrogens or progestins, birth control pills (
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•isoniazid
•male hormones or anabolic steroids
•medications to suppress appetite or for weight loss
•medicines for allergies, asthma, cold, or cough
•niacin
•other medicines for diabetes (like insulin, metformin, glipizide, or
glyburide)
•pentamidine
•phenytoin
•quinolone antibiotics (examples:
ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, ofloxacin)
•some herbal dietary supplements
•steroid medicines such as prednisone or cortisone
•thyroid hormones
•water pills (diuretics)
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taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements (
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prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine
or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your
medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any
of your medicines.