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… Organ Transplants: Anti-Rejection Medicines On this page: Overview … People who've had an organ transplant need anti-rejection medicines. That's because the immune system will try to destroy the new organ. These medicines weaken your immune system and make it harder for …
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… Asthma: Overuse of Quick-Relief Medicines On this page: Overview … overuse them instead of adding the slower-acting, long-term medicines. Overuse of quick-relief medicines may be harmful. If you overuse quick-relief …
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… Closed-Angle Glaucoma: Medicines to Avoid On this page: Overview Related … (chronic) closed-angle glaucoma , you may need to avoid medicines that widen (dilate) the pupil, the dark spot in … eye. Some examples of prescription and over-the-counter medicines that may dilate the pupils are: Antihistamines and …
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… Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotic Medicines On this page: Overview Overview These are medicines that you get as a shot instead of as a pill. … conditions, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. The medicine releases slowly when it's given as shots. This …
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… Cirrhosis: Vasoconstrictor Medicines for Variceal Bleeding On this page: Overview Overview Vasoconstrictor medicines are used to treat sudden (acute) bleeding from … veins that carry blood to the liver (portal veins). These medicines also may be used along with endoscopic treatment. …
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… Osteoporosis: Should I Take Bisphosphonate Medicines? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this … about them. Osteoporosis: Should I Take Bisphosphonate Medicines? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings … you have osteoporosis because of a side effect of taking medicines, such as steroids. Or you are taking steroids now …
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… Sherri's Story: Medicines Do Work On this page: Sherri's story Sherri's … appointments and makes sure they take daily antidepressant medicines. For a long time, Sherri was so focused on helping … Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Donald Sproule MDCM, CCFP - Family Medicine Lisa S. …
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… Medicines for ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) On this page: About This Medicine About This Medicine Make sure you know about each of the medicines you …
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… Taking Medicine to Support Your Mental Health On this page: Overview Overview Medicines are one approach to treating mental health … the best results when they're used along with counselling. Medicines may help relieve symptoms so you can get more …
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… Obesity: Should I Take Weight-Loss Medicine? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this … your doctor about them. Obesity: Should I Take Weight-Loss Medicine? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings … 6 Your Summary Get the facts Your options Take weight-loss medicine, along with trying to eat healthy foods and being …
