I have hypothyroidism and insulin resistance (not diabetic, my body makes too much insulin). I also have PCOS. I came down with a sinus infection, and bought a box of Tylenol Sinus Congestion and Pain Severe but on the back it says to ask a doctor before use if you have thyroid disease or diabetes. Would it be safe to take such a medicine? I take 500 MG once daily of metformin, 25 MCG of Levothyroxine, and Yasmin birthcontrol pill. I also do not have HBP.
2006-10-15 15:06:17 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Call a pharmacist and ask them they can tell you.
2006-10-15 15:08:17 · answer #1 · answered by shirley e 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-18 23:22:21 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-19 16:26:07 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I currently have two horses with advanced Cushings, and I had another with it some years ago. The symptoms can vary all over the place. The one mare had the cresty neck, the increased fur coat, and a suppressed immune system - she got such a bad case of thrush it went into the plantar cushions. I put her on the Pergolide, which obviously helped her immune system as she threww off the thrush very, very quickly after that. She also has her lethargic times, especially lately, as she has actually developed narcolepsy - that's where they suddenly fall asleep, and may even fall down. The other mare hasn't got the crest, or the fur coat. She's shinier and nicer looking there then she has ever been. She got the huge hay belly (looks pregnant with twins and ready to pop) and a terrible tendency to founder at the drop of a hat. Put her on Pergolide as well, and she hasn't foundered since. I had an old gelding with all the symptoms - long, long curly coat, cresty neck, fat deposits - back before Pergolide was available. He eventually died of neurological issues (seemed to have a stroke). None of these horses drank/drink as uch as normal. I also have an old pony with insulin resistance. He gets fat easily, he founders easily, and his coat doesn't shed. He started this way at around 8 years old. We handle it via diet. My vets did not do blood tests for their diagnoses. They started them on the Pergolide and when the horse improved their diagnosis was confirmed. They said the blood tests weren't definitive and were expensive and unnecessary. (Just passing it on, not judging your vet!) As this was years ago, the tests may be better now. The two still living mares have done beautifully on Pergolide for several years now. Cushing's is caused by a tumor on the pituitary, and it will eventually get them (as my mare's narcolepsy shows, it's still growing, pressing on the brain and throwing their chemicals off) but in the meanwhile they have an excellent quality of life in their retirement. They're both over 30. Your mare seems to have multiple issues, but it certainly sounds like Cushings is one of them. THese diagnoses are always difficult to make, as medicine is often as much an art as a science, and this is especially complicated when there are multiple issues. I think I'd want her tested for Cushings too, as it is treatable and more common than the hypothyroidism or insulin resistance. Because of her age, which is more like my insulin resistant pony, it's probably that - she's young for Cushings. Many of the syptoms are very similar between Cushing's and insulin resistance. I have no experience in horses with hypothyroidism. Unfortunately, I've never hear of allergies, particularly fly allergies (which are extremely difficult to treat), being caused by any of these, or improved by treating for any of these. Poor horse. I hope you can get her feeling better.
2016-03-14 03:33:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you read on the side of most packages, anyone with diabetes etc should not take any medications like Tylenol sinus etc. You should speak with your doctor about what is safe to take. Also, if you have a sinus infection you should be on antibiotics. See your doctor.
2006-10-15 15:09:20 · answer #5 · answered by rltouhe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not diabetic or taking birth control pills, but I do have hypothyroidism and take 200mcg of lyvothyroxine. I've taken Tylenol Sinus Meds. and have not had any problems, but check with your dr. just in case.
2006-10-15 15:33:33 · answer #6 · answered by ♥cinnamonmj♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most OTC meds can effect other prescription medications. Call your Doctor and talk with him or her before taking any other medications.
An extra day of caution could be your safety net. The doctor may call in a prescription for something that works better and will not effect your current conditions.
2006-10-15 15:09:00 · answer #7 · answered by bigmikejones 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-10 04:52:23 · answer #8 · answered by clark 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-09 02:59:26 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋