A client should not be prescribed tolazamide if the client is sensitive to:
1. penicillin.
2. shellfish.
3. strawberries.
4. hypoglycemia
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Tolazamide is a first generation sulfonylurea, and can cause a high incidence of hypoglycemia. This medication is used sparingly in the United States today because there are second-generation sulfonylureas that are more effective. Tolazamide can be used if the client is sensitive to penicillin, shellfish, or strawberries.
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