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… natural substance (serotonin) that causes narrowing of blood vessels in the brain. It may also relieve pain by … It may be taken with or without food, but may work faster when it is taken on an empty stomach. Do not break or crush … serious side effects. This medication may raise your blood pressure. Check your blood pressure regularly and tell your …
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… and/or soreness of the genitals Pain or a burning feeling when urinating or during sex For men symptoms can include: … birth weight. It is also associated with a higher chance of getting and passing HIV, other STIs and an increased risk … this happens, talk with your health care provider who will help you to decide if you or your partners need more …
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… with sexual stimulation, vardenafil works by increasing blood flow to the penis to help a man get and keep an … the risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position. Remember that … certain other eye problems ("crowded disk"), high blood pressure, if you are over 50, or if you smoke. Rarely, a …
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… alone or in combination with other medicines to treat high blood pressure. It works by blocking a chemical (aldosterone) in … During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with …
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… Following surgery, a catheter is used to remove urine and blood or blood clots in the bladder that may result from the procedure. When the urine is free of significant bleeding or blood … include mental confusion, nausea, vomiting, high blood pressure, slowed heartbeat, and visual disturbances. TUR …
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… country's regulations. Uses Riociguat is used to treat high blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary hypertension). It can also … blood clots (chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension) when surgery has not been fully successful or is impossible. …
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… used? Beta-blockers are used for many heart and blood vessel problems. They relax blood vessels and make … beat more slowly and with less force. They lower blood pressure. Beta-blockers may be used if you have: Coronary … effects? Some people feel tired, dizzy, or light-headed when they take beta-blockers. Beta-blockers can also make …
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… short term and long-term health effects. How does arsenic get into drinking water? Arsenic can get into drinking water from natural deposits or runoff from … As a result, children may be at greater risk of illness when higher levels of arsenic are present. Long-term …
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… eating habits had caused her to gain weight, and her blood pressure was high. "I had given up, just given up," she … has also learned to pay more attention to portion sizes when she goes out to eat. In the past, she would finish …
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… bowel movements. The bowels commonly move more slowly when you're pregnant. And iron in prenatal vitamins also can … common during pregnancy, because: The enlarged uterus puts pressure on a large vein called the inferior vena cava. This … strained bowel movements. Pain, itching, and bright red blood on your stool are common symptoms of hemorrhoids. …