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Medications and their Potential to Cause Increase 'High Blood Sugar'(Hyperglycemia)

Developed by - Dr. M. Janani Priya, Pharm D

Reviewed by - Dr. M. Sree Mohana Preetha, Pharm D

Last Updated on Nov 16, 2023

This section presents medications that are known to potentially lead to 'High Blood Sugar' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with medications.

Please be aware that the drugs listed here are individual medications and may be part of a broader combination therapy. This information is meant to be a helpful resource but should not replace professional medical advice. If you're concerned about 'High Blood Sugar', it's best to consult a healthcare professional.

In addition to 'High Blood Sugar', other symptoms or signs might better match your side effect. We have listed these below for your convenience. If you find a symptom that more closely resembles your experience, you can use it to identify potential medications that might be the cause.

Drugs with the Side Effect - High Blood Sugar

Pasireotide

Most other Common Side Effects: Diarrhea, nausea, hyperglycemia, gallstone, headache, abdominal pain, fatigue and diabetes mellitus

Allopurinol

Most other Common Side Effects: Diarrhea, nausea, hyperglycemia, gallstone, headache, abdominal pain, fatigue and diabetes mellitus

Captopril

Most other Common Side Effects: Diarrhea, nausea, hyperglycemia, gallstone, headache, abdominal pain, fatigue and diabetes mellitus

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Carbamazepine

Most other Common Side Effects: Diarrhea, nausea, hyperglycemia, gallstone, headache, abdominal pain, fatigue and diabetes mellitus

Furosemide and Spironolactone

Most other Common Side Effects: Fluid and electrolyte imbalance, dehydration, nausea, diarrhea, blurred vision, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, low blood pressure, liver dysfunction

Methimazole

Most other Common Side Effects: Fluid and electrolyte imbalance, dehydration, nausea, diarrhea, blurred vision, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, low blood pressure, liver dysfunction

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Methyltestosterone

Most other Common Side Effects: Fluid and electrolyte imbalance, dehydration, nausea, diarrhea, blurred vision, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, low blood pressure, liver dysfunction

Penicillamine

Most other Common Side Effects: Fluid and electrolyte imbalance, dehydration, nausea, diarrhea, blurred vision, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, low blood pressure, liver dysfunction

Phenylbutazone

Most other Common Side Effects: Fluid and electrolyte imbalance, dehydration, nausea, diarrhea, blurred vision, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, low blood pressure, liver dysfunction

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Phenytoin

Most other Common Side Effects: Fluid and electrolyte imbalance, dehydration, nausea, diarrhea, blurred vision, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, low blood pressure, liver dysfunction

References

https://www.fda.gov/drugs/information-consumers-and-patients-drugs/finding-and-learning-about-side-effects-adverse-reactions
https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/ui/search
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/

Last Updated on Nov 16, 2023

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