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… (manic-depressive illness), or schizophrenia Substance use disorder Being alone for long periods of time (social … (FDA) have issued advisories on antidepressant medicines and the risk of suicide. Talk to your doctor about … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD …
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… body absorbs levodopa. This can make the effects of the medicine less predictable. It may be helpful to spread your … other suggestions. Follow your doctor's advice on diet and medicine. Protein is an important part of your diet. Don't … of Parkinson's disease and side effects of medicines used to treat the disease can change your appetite and …
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… Overview Taking certain medicines together can cause a serious but uncommon condition called serotonin … to make sure that all of your doctors know about all of the medicines you are taking. Serotonin syndrome can happen when …
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… for a Child Who Has ADHD Self-Care for Adults Who Have ADHD Medicines … into adulthood. ADHD can be treated with behaviour therapy, medicines, and counselling. Treatment can improve your life. … ADHD was called attention deficit disorder (ADD). What causes it? The exact cause of ADHD is not clear, but it tends …
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… Overview Overview Muscle relaxants are medicines that block the nerve impulses to the muscles. They … also referred to as neuromuscular blocking agents. These medicines are often used to relax the body during surgery. A muscle relaxant may …
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… Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Elizabeth T. … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… can include sensations of falling or tilting. Vertigo can cause nausea and vomiting. It may be hard to walk or stand, … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD …
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… thin, flexible tube. It's also called a central line. It is used when a person needs to receive medicine, fluids, nutrients, or blood products for several … or arm. Why is it used? CVADs are used to: Give long-term medicine treatment for pain, infection, or cancer, or to …
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… Overview Radiofrequency palatoplasty is a procedure that uses an electrical current to shrink and stiffen the back … and periods of not breathing (apnea) related to the medicines used to make you sleep during surgery. Swelling, … In NH Fiebach et al., eds., Principles of Ambulatory Medicine , 7th ed., pp. 1849–1864. Philadelphia: Lippincott …
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… the air, and how long you have been exposed to it. What causes it? The inhalation and accumulation of coal dust causes … although problems caused by it can be treated. You may take medicines and have treatments to help your symptoms and … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD …
