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… Planning a Pregnancy, Pregnant, Recently Pregnant, or Breastfeeding On this page: Overview … are pregnant or were recently pregnant. And having COVID-19 while pregnant increases your risk of preterm labour and … rinse, and dry. If soap and water aren't available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Stay away from people …
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… Teen Substance Use Disorder: Choosing a Treatment Program On this page: … Staff Medical Review: Patrice Burgess MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Kathleen …
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… for safe levels of exercise. How can you get the best use out of a pedometer? Using a pedometer, a step counter, a … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Elizabeth T. …
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… Diabetes: Counting Carbs if You Don't Use Insulin Actionset Overview Carbohydrate counting can … such as your weight, how active you are, which diabetes medicines you take, and what your goals are for your blood … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD …
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… New Medicines: Questions to Ask the Doctor On this page: … Should I take it with or without food? What should I avoid while taking it (for example, certain foods, activities, … are the common side effects (those that do not usually cause problems)? What side effects should I report if I …
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… Steroid Medicine for Asthma: Myths and Facts On this page: Overview Overview Medicine helps you breathe easier and keeps your asthma … inflammation in your lungs. Quick-relief medicines are used when you can't prevent symptoms and need to treat them …
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… Epilepsy: Taking Your Medicines Properly Actionset Overview You may be taking one … best manage your epilepsy . The goal is to prevent seizures while causing as few unwanted side effects as possible. … your medicines. Have your doctor check the list. You can use this list to verify that the medicines you get from the …
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Medicines for ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity … why you take it, how to take it, what you can expect while you're taking it, and any warnings about the medicine. … lists of medicines for ADHD. Why are medicines for ADHD used? Medicines are used to help control the symptoms of …
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… Dementia: Medicines to Treat Behaviour Changes On this page: Overview Overview The decision to try medicine to treat behaviour problems in Alzheimer's disease … most people and may have serious risks. Medicines can be used to treat behaviour problems caused by Alzheimer's …
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… Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotic Medicines On this page: Overview … that you get as a shot instead of as a pill. Doctors use them to treat certain mental health conditions, such as … from pills. Or you may try shots because you relapsed while on pills. In a relapse, your symptoms return. Shots …