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… triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as "statins." It … can increase the amount of this medication in your bloodstream. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more … not share this medication with others. Lab and/or medical tests (such as blood cholesterol/triglyceride levels, liver …
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… be screened at the first prenatal visit. For those who test positive or who are at high risk for reinfection, … of the same sex. The PHAC also recommends that you have the test again 3 months after you finish treatment. People who … high-risk sexual behaviours be screened. footnote 3 Yearly testing for syphilis is recommended for men who are sexually …
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… joints. Examples of common activities that may cause this type of minor injury include: Holding your head in a forward … the sex that matches the body parts (such as ovaries, testes, prostate, breasts, penis, or vagina) you now have in … sooner. Medicines you take . Certain medicines, such as blood thinners (anticoagulants), medicines that suppress the …
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… of whether you have missed any pills, take a home pregnancy test. Call your doctor for advice about the test results. If you haven't missed any pills, it's unlikely … or more pills and you miss a period , take a home pregnancy test as soon as you can. If the test is positive, stop …
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… health needs. Uses Edaravone is used to treat a certain type of nerve disease called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis … provincial poison control center. Notes Lab and/or medical tests may be done while you are using this medication. Keep … health needs. Uses Edaravone is used to treat a certain type of nerve disease called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis …
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… at least 15 minutes. This greatly reduces the chance of any type of infection Seek medical care from your health care … may try to capture the bat without touching it so it can be tested for rabies If the bat is inside, close all doors and …
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… inconsistently used as a substitute in illegal drugs. Drug testing kits can help to know which drugs contain fentanyl, … drug in combination with other depressants (e.g., another type of opioid, alcohol, benzodiazepines) or stimulants …
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… Azithromycin is used to prevent and treat a very serious type of infection (mycobacteria or MAC). It is a … fainting This medication may rarely cause a severe intestinal condition due to a bacteria called C. difficile. … that doesn't stop abdominal or stomach pain/cramping blood/mucus in your stool If you have these symptoms, do not …
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… feel your best and reduces your risk for a heart attack, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and some cancers. Knowing why you want to … reduces your risk for a heart attack, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and some cancers. Knowing why you want to …
Medications
… family history of heart disease, or conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes). Do not take this drug right … cause serious (rarely fatal) bleeding from the stomach or intestines. This effect can occur without warning at any time … have serious side effects. This medication may raise your blood pressure. Check your blood pressure regularly and tell …
