Yes, medications can cause anemia for many different reasons. For example, chemotherapeutic agents often cause anemia because they the bone marrow's ability to manufacture red blood cells, hemoglobin is carried by RBC's, If there are not enough RBC's, the body does not get the right amount of oxygen. Other types of medication-induced anemia are usually unpredictable, and not well understood (such as drug induced aplastic anemia).

I'm patient. Besides, a bit of gentle squeezing usually does the trick, or so I've learned from a few rather over-eager anemics. See similar questions...

No. As a matter of fact, the opposite is true. Untreated ADHD and depression can lead to self-medication with alcohol and drugs. See similar questions...

Hearing loss can result from taking certain medications. "Ototoxic" medicines damage the inner ear, sometimes permanently. Some antibiotics are ototoxic. Even aspirin can cause problems, but only temporarily. Check with your doctor if you notice a problem while taking a medication. See similar questions...

No. As a matter of fact, the opposite is true. Without treatment, kids usually self-medicate themselves with alcohol or marijuana. See similar questions...

Some chemicals, particularly photography chemicals such as Phenols, can trigger vitiligo in those who are susceptible. Phenols can also be found in many types of hair colorings, household stains, and similar products. There are other industrial chemicals and substances which may also trigger the onset of vitiligo. See similar questions...

The amount of time necessary for a depressed individual to stay on their prescribed medications varies from case to case. Some people need to be on medications all their lives. Others may only need to take their medications for several months. Unfortunately, many people believe it is okay to stop taking their medications as soon as they feel better. This may cause symptoms to return. Other people go off their medications because they do not like the side effects. See similar questions...

You can still take Vitalzym if you are anemic. However, read the above question about taking Vitalzym while menstruating. Dr. Wong recommends, for those who are truly anemic, a liquid iron tonic and a sublingual B12 and folic acid liquid for women who are clinically anemic (ie blood tests have confirmed that you are amemic). His comments are: "There are 3 components to a red blood cell: iron, vitamin B-12 and Folic acid. See similar questions...

This varies with gender and age. Both hemoglobin and hematocrit values are used to define anemia. These laboratory values are obtained from a CBC (complete blood count) test, performed at a doctor's office. The normal range of hemoglobin values is 14.0 g/dL to 17.4 g/dL for adult men and 12.3 g/dL to 15.3 g/dL for nonpregnant women. The World Health Organization defines anemia as less than 12 g/dL for nonpregnant women and less than 13 g/dL for men. See similar questions...

this time, there are no known interactions between the ingredients in this product and pharmaceutical medications. Due to individual differences in metabolism, consuming herbal products while using prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications is not recommended. Please consult your doctor for further advice. This product should be consumed as one tablet two times daily, preferably with meals. See similar questions...

Yes, medications can cause constipation. In fact there are over 100 medications known to cause constipation.¹ Antacids, analgesics, antidepressants, diuretics, iron and calcium supplements and medications used to treat high blood pressure, high cholesterol and other cardiovascular conditions are a few of the classes of medications that can cause constipation. See similar questions...

Yes, some plastic bowls will cause discoloring of the face. A stainless steel bowl is best. Stainless steel is bacteriostatic, it doesn't chip or crack and is easy to keep clean. The main ingredient in a Tum is calcium. An argument that Tums could help is that it will change the pH of the tears. We personally tried Tums on two of our Maltese for a six month period by giving them a-half-a-Tum-a-day. We saw no improvement whatsover. You could try it but don't expect a miracle. See similar questions...

Eating a healthy, wholesome diet rich in fruits, vegetables and fiber will help keep your skin healthy. Drinking plenty of water will also benefit your skin health, it is recommended that we drink 8-10 8oz glasses of water each day. However, it is difficult to prove that chocolate, french fries or other greasy foods may cause acne. If you find that your skin breaks out after eating these types of foods then it is best to stay away from them! See similar questions...

Yes. Natural products will seldom interfere with powerful drugs. As a rule, to assure the effectiveness of ClearLungs, it is best to take it a few hours before or after taking medication. I also recommend that you consult your physician if you are on prescription medication. It is generally a safe practice to ensure your safety. See similar questions...

Your hemoglobin level will be checked prior to each donation to ensure that it meets minimum requirements. If you have been slightly anemic in the past, a diet that includes iron rich foods can help to raise your hemoglobin above the minimum level required for blood donation. Contact the Hoag Blood Donor Services for a complete list of iron rich foods. See similar questions...

Call our jail desk at 673-7130. In the very near future, we hope to have this information accessible through our web site. See similar questions...

No. Biofreeze is only a topical pain reliever and does not enter the bloodstream. We do suggest that you always check with your Health Care Professional before using Biofreeze. See similar questions...

Yes, you might. The common culprit is Pseudoephedrine which is found in many OTC products and in cold and sinus medications. So you will need a laboratory confirmation as well as an MRO review by your physician to determine the source. No - because our rapid drug tests react to drugs and drug metabolites, not to these substances which have a different chemical structure. See similar questions...

Yes, it can,one should ask their doctor to find out if grapefruit juice is a good mix with your medications. Grapefruit juice, especially pink grapefruit juice, provides you with vitamins and minerals and other nutritious compounds. Grapefruit juice is known to affect the way certain drugs are absorbed in the body and the list of medications is growing all the time. See similar questions...

Yes and before you schedule your test, you should always tell the examiner what kind of medications you are taking. See similar questions...