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… (manic-depressive illness), or schizophrenia Substance use disorder Being alone for long periods of time (social … life change, such as the death or chronic illness of a spouse or child, retirement, or financial problems Physical … (FDA) have issued advisories on antidepressant medicines and the risk of suicide. Talk to your doctor about …
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… body absorbs levodopa. This can make the effects of the medicine less predictable. It may be helpful to spread your … of Parkinson's disease and side effects of medicines used to treat the disease can change your appetite and … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… Overview Taking certain medicines together can cause a serious but uncommon condition called serotonin … serotonin) gets too high. Examples of medicines that may cause serotonin syndrome include medicines used for migraines, …
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… fall asleep, set an alarm clock to go off in 20 minutes. Use heating pads set on low or medium, never on high. Try … pain and stiffness in your hands or feet. It is especially useful before exercise. Your physiotherapist can teach you … Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Brian D. O'Brien MD - Internal Medicine Martin J. …
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… Don't wear wool and synthetic fabrics next to your skin. Use gentle soaps on your skin. Examples are Basis, Cetaphil, Dove, and Oil of Olay. Use as little soap as you can. Don't use deodorant soaps. … dry. Dry skin may make itching worse. Try non-prescription medicines for itching. Carefully read and follow all label …
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… Overview Overview Muscle relaxants are medicines that block the nerve impulses to the muscles. They … as neuromuscular blocking agents. These medicines are often used to relax the body during surgery. A muscle relaxant may be used to relax muscles in the belly or chest for surgery in …
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… Information Overview A stroke often affects movement and use of one side of the body, so getting dressed is often … you. But here are some tips to make getting dressed easier. Use assistive devices that may help you dress. Getting … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney …
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… Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Kathleen … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of …
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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, and you … Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney …
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… Overview Radiofrequency palatoplasty is a procedure that uses an electrical current to shrink and stiffen the back … Why It Is Done Radiofrequency palatoplasty is sometimes used to treat snoring in people so that their bed partner … and periods of not breathing (apnea) related to the medicines used to make you sleep during surgery. Swelling, …
