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… Headaches: Should I Take Medicine to Prevent Migraines? Decision Point You may … get, reduce how long they last, and make your symptoms less severe. Medicines that prevent migraines may cause side …
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… Obesity: Should I Take Weight-Loss Medicine? Decision Point You may want to … so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Obesity: Should I Take Weight-Loss Medicine? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options …
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… Depression: Should I Stop Taking My Antidepressant? Decision Point You … so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Depression: Should I Stop Taking My Antidepressant? 1 Get the Facts 2 … it. An antidepressant needs time to work. You may need to take it for 1 to 3 weeks before you start to feel better and …
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… Allergies: Should I Take Shots for Insect Sting Allergies? Decision Point You … less sensitive to insect stings and reduce the risk of a severe allergic reaction ( anaphylaxis ). Do not get allergy …
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… Depression: Should I Take Antidepressants While I'm Pregnant? Decision Point You … following cognitive therapy vs. medications in moderate to severe depression. Archives of General Psychiatry, 62(4): …
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… ADHD: Should My Child Take Medicine for ADHD? Decision Point You may want to have … child's behaviour. If your child's symptoms are moderate to severe and are causing problems at home, in school, and with …
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… Hepatitis B: Should I Take Antiviral Medicine for Chronic Hepatitis B? Decision … full lives without treatment. But others may develop severe liver damage. If this happens, you may need a liver …
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… Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Should I Take Medicine for OCD? Decision Point You may want to have a … control your OCD without medicine. If your symptoms are severe, medicines (antidepressants) will usually be …
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… Atrial Fibrillation: Should I Take an Anticoagulant to Prevent Stroke? Decision Point You … people) who take an anticoagulant will have a problem with severe bleeding. This means that 97 to 99 out of 100 people …
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… Multiple Sclerosis: Should I Start Taking Medicines for MS? Decision Point You … 5 Quiz Yourself 6 Your Summary Get the facts Your options Take medicines after your first attack of multiple sclerosis … relapsing-remitting MS: These drugs can make relapses less severe and reduce how often they occur. Medicines can slow …