diverticulosis-and-diverticulitis
Medications
Taught that, when taking Levothyroxine, if more than 2-3 doses are missed, physician and/or other health care provider should be notified about it.
Taught that, when taking Levothyroxine, dose should be withheld and physician or other health care provider notified if resting pulse is over 100 beats per minute.
Taught that Levothyroxine does not cure hypothyroidism; it just provides a thyroid hormone replacement and therapy is lifelong.
Instructed on the importance, when taking Labetalol, of getting up slowly when rising from a seated or lying position, in order to reduce light-headedness and dizziness.
Instructed on the importance of taking Labetalol regularly, at the same time each day and as directed by MD, in order to get the most benefit from it.
Taught that Labetalol slows the heartbeat, lowers blood pressure and reduces strain on the heart.
Taught that Labetalol works by blocking the effect of certain natural chemicals on the heart and blood vessels.
Taught that Sensipar helps to slow down the development of bone disease and prevents mineral imbalance.
Taught that Sensipar works by lowering the amount of a certain natural chemical and certain mineral in the body.
Taught that Fosamax is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (Osteoporosis).