| Welcome to the OutUK series looking at gay men and their health brought to you in association with the NHS website. |
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| Each week we'll tackle a different topic in our A to Z of Gay Health. We'll have features and advice on everything from relationships, sexual health, mental and physical conditions and how to stay fit. You can follow any of links provided below for more information direct from the NHS website, or see this week's feature L: Laxatives. |
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How And When To Take AlogliptinNHS medicines information on dosage for alogliptin, how to take it and what to do if you miss a dose or take too much.Dosage and strengthAlogliptin comes as 25mg, 12.5mg or 6.25mg tablets. The usual dose is 25mg a day. If you have problems with your kidneys, your doctor might give you a lower dose of 12.5mg or 6.25mg a day. How to take itTake alogliptin once a day. You can take it at any time - for example, in the morning or in the evening. But try to take it at the same time every day. Take your tablet with a drink of water. Swallow the tablet whole, without breaking it. You can take alogliptin with or without food. How long to take it forAlogliptin helps keep your blood sugar level as normal as possible to prevent health problems. You'll probably have to take it for a long time, even for the rest of your life. Over time it gets harder to control blood sugar levels, so your doctor might eventually recommend stopping alogliptin and trying a different treatment. Do not stop taking alogliptin without speaking to your doctor. If you forget to take itTake the missed dose as soon as you remember, unless it's nearly time for your next dose. In this case, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the usual time. Do not take 2 doses to make up for a forgotten one. If you often forget doses, it may help to set an alarm to remind you. You could also ask your pharmacist for advice on other ways to remember to take your medicine. If you take too muchContact 111 for advice now if:you take more than your prescribed dose of alogliptin and:
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| OutUK's A to Z of Gay Health continues and you can read this week's feature L: Laxatives. We have covered many subjects in this series and you can catch up with all of our Previous A to Z Features. If you want to find out more about this particular topic you can visit the Original article on the NHS website. If you are worried by any aspect of your health make sure you go and see your doctor or book an appointment at your local clinic. | | |
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