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… Insomnia: Should I Take Sleeping Pills? Decision Point You may want to … and nausea. A sleep medicine may not work as well when your body gets used to it. You may have withdrawal … need. Chris, age 33 I have several health problems and have started taking medicines for them. Since I started the …
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… Starting Antidepressants: How to Care for Your Child On this … for serious side effects. These don't happen often, but you should be aware of them. Watch for: Chest pain or the heart … if you stop the medicine too soon, the symptoms may return. When it's time for your child to stop taking the medicine, …
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… Enlarged Prostate: Should I Take Medicine? Decision Point You may want to have … often, having a weak urine stream, or having trouble starting a urine stream. Watchful waiting and medicines are … which shrink the prostate. A combination of the two, which, when used long-term, may help your symptoms more than either …
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… Osteoporosis: Should I Take Bisphosphonate Medicines? Decision Point You … such as steroids. Or you are taking steroids now or plan to start taking a long-term course of them. If any of those … it is one thing that you and your doctor will talk about when you decide whether bisphosphonates are right for you. …
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… Tennis Elbow: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … remember Surgery to treat tennis elbow is usually done only when rest and rehabilitation don't work. If you still have … through it, and it just doesn't seem to go away. I just started feeling this kind of pain, and I'm going to try to …
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… Allergies: Should I Take Allergy Shots? Decision Point You may want to … asthma? Allergic rhinitis (often called hay fever) occurs when your immune system overreacts to particles in the air … shots may keep getting them. But doctors don't recommend starting allergy shots during pregnancy. Compare your …
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… Alzheimer's Disease: Should I Take Medicines? Decision Point You may want to have … can also try scheduling activities during the times of day when you can best handle them. FAQs What is Alzheimer's … Most side effects go away within a few weeks after you start taking the medicines. The most common side effects of …
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… Ulcerative Colitis: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … Bleeding or mucus during bowel movements. You may also start to have symptoms in other parts of your body, such as … colitis for 8 years. The risk of colon cancer is highest when ulcerative colitis affects the entire colon rather than …
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… How to start a conversation with teens about alcohol Last updated … activities. Alcohol or other drugs may come up naturally when sharing something you heard on the news, or when swapping stories about what happened at school or work. …
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… Nearsightedness: Should I Have Laser Surgery? Decision Point You may want to … . Undercorrection or overcorrection. Undercorrection occurs when the eye remains somewhat nearsighted after surgery. … and outdoor activities, and contacts can be a real hassle when I'm out mountain-biking or playing soccer or doing …
