Taking Many Medications
Diabetes often goes hand-in-hand with other medical problems. Besides your diabetes medications, you may be taking medications for kidney disease, high cholesterol, or high blood pressure. Many people need three or more medications to get their blood pressure under control. Use of more than one medication to treat type 2 diabetes is becoming common, too. It's easy to be overwhelmed by so many medications.
Problems That Can Occur
Several problems can occur when you take many medications:
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They may interact.
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You may have side effects.
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You may have an overdose because two providers prescribe the same medication or medications in the same family.
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You may not be able to afford them.
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You may forget to take them or renew them.
The tips below can help.
Stay Safe
To avoid medications that interact or are from the same family, both you and your health care providers should know all the medications you take and what they are for.
Everyone who takes medicines should make a list of them and carry …
