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… Rhinitis On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect After Treatment Why It Is Used How Well It Works Risks What … You gradually receive more of the allergen in the shots. After about 4 to 6 months of weekly shots, you are usually … a month. And the dose usually stays the same each month. After 1 year of maintenance, your allergist will check to …
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… (such as hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer) in women after menopause. Exemestane is also used to help prevent the … this medication by mouth, usually once daily with food (after a meal), or as directed by your doctor. Dosage is … Hot flashes, hair loss, joint pain/stiffness/swelling, bone/muscle pain, tiredness, unusual sweating, nausea, …
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… Children who received a booster dose of Tdap vaccine on or after their 10th birthday do not need a dose in grade 9. The … protect others as well. What are the possible reactions after the Tdap vaccine? Vaccines are very safe. It is much … . It is important to stay in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine because there is an extremely rare …
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… adhesives (also called liquid stitches) within 6 to 8 hours after the injury. Some wounds that require treatment can be closed as long as 24 hours after the injury. Wash the wound well and stop the bleeding, … gape open. Deep wounds that go down to the fat, muscle, bone, or other deep structures. Deep wounds over a joint, …
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… will check your liver function tests for several months after you stop. Tell your doctor right away if you develop … overactive. This reaction may happen at any time (soon after starting HIV treatment or many months later). Get … reduce this side effect. Tenofovir may increase the risk of bone loss. Discuss the risks and benefits of treatment with …
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… the tough tissue that covers and cushions the ends of the bones (cartilage). The doctor can also see the surrounding … or hip, your doctor will talk to you about using crutches after the procedure. If you have arthroscopy of a joint in your arm, you will likely wear a sling or splint afterward. You may need to shower or bathe with a special …
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… acid is also used with cancer chemotherapy to treat bone problems that may occur with multiple myeloma and other … otherwise directed by your doctor. It takes at least 7 days after a dose to get the full benefit of this drug. The dose … forms of birth control while using this medication and after the last dose. If you become pregnant, talk to your …
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… have received 1 dose of MMR and varicella vaccines on or after their 1st birthday. The dose of MMRV vaccine provides … protect others as well. What are the possible reactions after the vaccine? Vaccines are very safe. It is much safer … measles, rubella or chickenpox may occur about 1 to 2 weeks after the vaccine. Very rarely, a person who develops a …
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… product is for vaginal use only. Wash your hands before and after each application. Avoid contact of this cream with … doctor. If you have extra applicators, discard each one after use. If you have only one applicator, clean it with … pregnancies (such as pregnancies with a risk of early childbirth). Consult your doctor for more details and to …
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… as a pregnancy progresses. While many women feel better after the first trimester, some report ongoing nausea or … 2 to 3 times per day) or is accompanied by lower abdominal (pelvic) pain or vaginal bleeding. These symptoms may be … as a pregnancy progresses. While many women feel better after the first trimester, some report ongoing nausea or …