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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Who Can And Cannot Take GliclazideNHS medicines information on who can take gliclazide and who may not be able to take it.Who can take gliclazideMost adults and children aged 12 and over can take gliclazide. Who may not be able to take gliclazideThis medicine is not used to treat type 1 diabetes (when your body does not produce insulin). Gliclazide is not suitable for some people. To make sure it's safe for you, tell your doctor before starting the medicine if you: - have ever had an allergic reaction to gliclazide or any other medicine
- have ketone bodies and sugar in your urine (diabetic ketoacidosis)
- have severe kidney or liver disease
- have a rare condition called porphyria
- are pregnant, trying to get pregnant or breastfeeding
- have a condition called G6PD-deficiency
- need to have surgery
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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. | ![](/images/spacer.gif) |
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