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… Use Heat or Ice to Relieve Low Back Pain On this page: … you are using an electric heating pad, avoid falling asleep while the pad is on. If you think you might fall asleep, set … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Donald Sproule MDCM, CCFP - Family Medicine Adam …
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… Hysterectomy and Oophorectomy: Should I Use Estrogen Therapy (ET)? Decision Point You may want to … risks. Instead of ET, you might try other prescription medicines to help with early menopause symptoms and to … for handling hot flashes, and I got through it after a while. Estella, age 58 What matters most to you? Your …
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… Depression: Dealing With Medicine Side Effects Actionset Overview Side effects are a … Do not suddenly quit taking your medicine. That could cause withdrawal symptoms or a return of your depression. Be … some vitamins and herbs can cause problems if you use them while you are taking antidepressants. Do not drink alcohol …
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… Dealing With Medicine Side Effects and Interactions On this page: … Safely Overview All medicines can cause side effects. Many people don't have side effects. And minor side effects sometimes go away after a while. But sometimes side effects can be a problem or can be …
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… Obesity: Should I Use a Diet Plan to Lose Weight? Decision Point You may want … feel sure that I can continue to have healthy eating habits while following a diet plan. I'm worried about choosing a … Primary Medical Reviewer E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Primary Medical Reviewer Brian D. O'Brien MD - …
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… Warfarin: Taking Your Medicine Safely Actionset Overview Warfarin is a medicine … time it takes for your blood to clot. That means it can cause bleeding problems. So it's important to know how to take … to your doctor about how you can prevent getting pregnant while you are taking it. If you think you might be pregnant, …
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… Heart Failure: Taking Medicines Properly Actionset Overview Medicines do not cure heart failure. But they can make you … gain, side effects of medicines, or another health problem. Use tools like daily or weekly pill boxes to make taking …
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… Enlarged Prostate: Should I Take Medicine? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this … An enlarged prostate is usually harmless, but it often causes problems with urination. About half of all men older … don't want to take medicine, you can try watchful waiting while managing your symptoms at home. Watchful waiting means …
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… Questions to Ask About Your Medicines On this page: Overview … step if this medicine doesn't work? Will I need any tests while I'm on this medicine? How much does the medicine cost? … should I call about side effects? Do any of my medicines cause a bad reaction with another one or interact with another …
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… Panic Disorder: Should I Take Medicine? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this … fear of being in public places. What types of medicines are used for panic disorder? The two types of medicines used … to continue counselling, without medicine, at least for a while. More important Equally important More important I …
