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… Overview Side effects are a common problem for people who take antidepressants. If you are bothered by side effects, … effects Serious side effects don't happen often, but you should be aware of them. Call your doctor right away if you … your doctor prescribes for you. Tell your doctor about any medicines you take regularly, including over-the-counter …
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… Medicines for ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity … Medicine Make sure you know about each of the medicines you take. This includes why you take it, how to take it, what … in the brain. This can help with symptoms of ADHD. What should you know about side effects? All medicines can cause …
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… Kidney Stones: Should I Have Lithotripsy to Break Up the Stone? Decision … that you can talk to your doctor about them. Kidney Stones: Should I Have Lithotripsy to Break Up the Stone? 1 Get the … cause problems if you have a bleeding disorder or if you take blood thinners (anticoagulants). Don't have lithotripsy …
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… and keeps your asthma under control. Daily controller medicines help stop problems before they happen. They also … it helps to know the facts. Myth Fact No matter how you take steroid medicines, the side effects are the same. The … different than the kind of steroid medicines you inject or take as a pill, which go throughout the body and are …
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… Prediabetes: Which Treatment Should I Use to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes? Decision Point You … major lifestyle changes to help prevent type 2 diabetes. Take the medicine metformin (Glucophage) to help prevent … Metformin is available as a generic medicine. Generic medicines cost less than brand-name medicines. It can be …
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… Wisdom Teeth: Should I Have My Wisdom Teeth Removed? Decision Point You … that you can talk to your doctor about them. Wisdom Teeth: Should I Have My Wisdom Teeth Removed? 1 Get the Facts 2 … before you're 20 years old, because it's easier to take them out when the roots and bones of your teeth are …
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… Advance Care Planning: Should I Have Artificial Hydration and Nutrition? Decision … hydration and nutrition when you are no longer able to take food or fluids by mouth. Choose not to have artificial … in your vein through which fluids, liquid nutrition, and medicines can be given. A feeding tube can be either a tube …
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… HIV Testing: Should I Get Tested for Human Immunodeficiency Virus? … early on. And people who have early symptoms may mistake them for the flu or mononucleosis. So without a test, … able to fight infections like pneumonia and tuberculosis. Medicines are the main treatment for HIV. A doctor would …
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… Meniscus Tear: Should I Have a Diagnostic Test (MRI or Arthroscopy)? … that you can talk to your doctor about them. Meniscus Tear: Should I Have a Diagnostic Test (MRI or Arthroscopy)? 1 Get … normal. Ask your doctor how much drainage to expect. It may take several weeks to recover from arthroscopy. Your doctor …
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… Advance Care Planning: Should I Receive CPR and Life Support? Decision Point You … can talk to your doctor about them. Advance Care Planning: Should I Receive CPR and Life Support? 1 Get the Facts 2 … remember If you believe that every possible step should be taken to save life, you may want to choose CPR …