Suggest Reducing Insulin Doses if Saxenda is Used for Weight Loss in Diabetes

February 2015

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Table of Contents

Vaccines Explain Antivirals Don't Help the Flu in Most Patients
Obesity & Weight Loss Suggest Reducing Insulin Doses if Saxenda is Used for Weight Loss in Diabetes
Cough & Cold Resist Temptation to Recommend OTC Dextromethorphan or Guaifenesin for Cough
Menopause Avoid Soy Supplements in Women With Breast Cancer
Opioids Advise Watching for Hypoglycemia Right After Starting Tramadol
Blood Pressure Explain Finger Cuffs Are Notoriously Inaccurate for Blood Pressure
Hepatitis C Point Out Viekira Still Needs to Be Used With Ribavirin
Med Administration Explain Some Eye Drops May Be Given Sublingually
Neurology & Pain Recommend Increasing Power Gradually on OTC "TENS" Devices
Sickle Cell Disease Suggest a Progestin-Only Contraceptive for Sickle Cell Patients
Insomnia Point Out Belsomra Can Cause "Sleep Driving"
Hemophilia Don't Use Obizur for Congenital Hemophilia A
Renal & Urology Use eGFR Instead of Cockcroft Gault for "Flozin" Dosing