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acetaminophen
3000 mg daily. Drink 2-3 liters of fluid per day when taking. Avoid other medications con-taining acetaminophen Side Effects: rash, GI bleeding with chronic use, liver damage with overdose and alcohol use >3
drinks/day
citalopram
to see benefit. Do not stop this medication without discussing with your health care provider Side Effects: Fatigue, insomnia, nausea, dry mouth, sexual dysfunction, may cause suicidal thoughts
in people under 25.
docusate
Side Effects: prolonged use may cause fluid and electrolyte imbalance
dexamethasone
Steroid -
Side Effects: increased appetite, weight gain, increase blood sugars, insomnia, depression, eupho-
ria, increased risk of infection, decreased muscle mass, hypertension, osteoporosis (long term use)
granisetron
chemotherapy. Place patch on clean skin on the arm. Do not cut the patch Side Effects: Headache, constipation, weakness, dizziness, fatigue
Hydrocodone and
acetaminophen
take more than pre-scribed and do not take additional Tylenol.
Side Effects: Sedation, constipation, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, respiratory depression 10 — Ben and Catherine Ivy Center for Advanced Brain Tumor Treatment Ben and Catherine Ivy Center for Advanced Brain Tumor Treatment — 11 What does it do
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ibuprofen
phenytoin
Side Effects: Abdominal pain, , nausea, GI bleeding, affects platelet function, inhibit bone growth after
levetracitam
Side Effects: Rash, fatigue, visual changes, dizziness, gum tenderness/ bleeding, may affect folic
acid, vitamin D and calcium levels in the body
without discussing with your health care Side Effects: behavioral symptoms, drowsiness, headache, vomiting, weakness
Side Effects: Abdominal cramping, diarrhea
lorazepam
sulfamethoxazole/
trimethoprim
Side Effects: sedation, respiratory depression, amn
Side Effects: Rash, GI upset, nausea
polyethylene glycol
zolpedem
Take only when you can get 7-8 hours of sleep. Side Effects: Itching, abdominal bloating, nausea, diarrhea, flatulence, cramping
omperazole
Proton pump inhibitor Take on an empty stom- Side Effects: abnormal dreams, anxiety, confusion, headache, drowsiness, lightheadedness, amne-
Side Effects: Headache, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, dizziness
oxycodone
taking this medication. Do not take more than instructed. If it is ineffec-tive contact your health care provider.
Side Effects: drowsiness, dizziness, itching, nausea, constipation, confusion, hypotension, blurred
vision
ondasetron
Side Effects: Headache, constipation, diarrhea, fatigue, dizziness
pantoprazole
Proton Pump Inhibitor May be taken with or Side Effects: Headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain, flatulence, rash 12 — Ben and Catherine Ivy Center for Advanced Brain Tumor Treatment

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