Drug, Herb, and Dietary Supplement Interactions

Did your doctor just prescribe a new medication for you and you want to learn more? Or are you considering taking a dietary supplement and wonder if it will interact with a medication you're taking? MedlinePlus has information on over 2,000 prescription drugs and over-the-counter medicines and more than 175 herbs and supplements. Find out about side effects, dosage, special precautions, interactions with other medications, and more.

Poor Sleep Linked With Higher Blood Sugar

Many people with sleep apnea don’t know they have the condition. Sleep apnea is a common disorder that causes your breathing to stop or get very shallow for periods during sleep. A study found that people with either sleep apnea or disrupted sleep patterns had higher blood glucose levels. Read more about how poor sleep can affect your blood sugar.

Peparing Your Home for Your Knee Replacement Surgery

Before you go to the hospital for surgery, set up your home to make your recovery as easy and as safe as possible. Consider where you will sleep, the bathroom setup, and any stairs you may need to use. Ask your health care provider or physical therapist about getting your home ready. Kneed to know more? Next week, find out what happens during the surgical procedure.

Testosterone Levels: What Is Normal?

Both males and females have testosterone in their bodies but in different amounts. You may need a testosterone levels test if you have symptoms of abnormal testosterone levels. For adult men, it's mostly ordered if there are symptoms of low T levels. For women, it's mostly ordered if there are symptoms of high T levels. The test may be used to diagnose several conditions, including decreased sex drive, infertility, erectile dysfunction, or irregular menstrual periods.

Dry Mouth

Dry mouth, also called xerostomia, may be a sign of a health problem. It can also be caused by aging, radiation therapy and chemotherapy, and certain medications. There are things you can do to relieve the symptoms temporarily, but for the best long-term solution, you need to find and treat the cause. Learn more about dry mouth.