Medicines That Can Raise Blood Sugar as a Side Effect
Topic Overview
Medicines that can raise blood sugar in a person who has
diabetes include:
-
Barbiturates
.
- Thiazide
diuretics.
-
Corticosteroids
.
- Birth control pills (oral
contraceptives) and progesterone.
-
Catecholamines
.
- Decongestants that contain
beta-adrenergic agents, such as pseudoephedrine.
- The B vitamin
niacin. The risk of high blood sugar from niacin lowers after you have taken it
for a few months.
- The antipsychotic medicine olanzapine
(Zyprexa).
Credits
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By
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Healthwise Staff |
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Primary Medical Reviewer
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E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine |
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Specialist Medical Reviewer
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Jennifer Hone, MD - Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism |
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Last Revised
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July 1, 2011 |
Last Revised:
July 1, 2011