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… Keeping Track of Medicines On this page: … in keeping track of your medicines is to know what you're taking. Make a master list of all your medicines . This … one medicine that works the same way, you could get too high a dose. And sometimes medicines work against each …
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… Mood-Stabilizing Medicines On this page: About This Medicine Related … take it, how to take it, what you can expect while you're taking it, and any warnings about the medicine. The … the following: Your doctor may want you to have regular blood tests to check your medicine levels, liver function, …
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… Resistance to HIV Medicines On this page: Overview … are interactions between two or more medicines you are taking. You have not taken your medicine as prescribed. … the results. Both of these tests are done on a sample of blood taken from a vein. These tests may not be accurate if …
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… Hypoglycemic Unawareness: Taking Steps to Stay Safe Actionset Overview Hypoglycemic … unawareness means not being able to recognize low blood sugar until the symptoms are serious. Most people have symptoms if their blood sugar drops below 4.0 mmol/L. But if you have …
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Blood Sugar Testing Times Form On this page: Overview … treating low blood sugar. ___ When I think I might have high blood sugar. ___ After treating high blood sugar. ___ Before driving. Other times: …
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… Genetic Testing for Medicines On this page: Overview Overview Genetic testing … conditions. How does it work? The tests are done with blood or saliva. Or they may be done as a cheek swab. Your … conditions. How does it work? The tests are done with blood or saliva. Or they may be done as a cheek swab. Your …
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… Diabetes: Checking Your Blood Sugar Actionset Overview Testing your blood sugar can … finger continues to bleed, use a clean cotton ball to apply pressure to your fingertip to stop the bleeding. Record your … the memory storage feature of your meter and other note-taking features. Find out if your doctor can transfer the …
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… Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Taking Vitamins On this page: Overview … Some studies have found that supplementing your diet with high levels of vitamins C, E, lutein, and zeaxanthin, which … Some studies have found that supplementing your diet with high levels of vitamins C, E, lutein, and zeaxanthin, which …
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Blood Transfusions for Sickle Cell Disease On this page: … strokes in children who already had a stroke or are at high risk for a first stroke. footnote 1 How Well It Works … collect too much iron in the body (iron overload). Very high levels of iron can lead to hemochromatosis , which can …
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… can cause dehydration. A few examples are: Antihistamines. Blood pressure medicines. Chemotherapy. Diuretics. Laxatives. If … who prescribed the medicine to find out if you should stop taking it or take a different one. An appointment may not be …