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… to pass herpes if one person touches the part of their body that has herpes and then immediately touches another … changing condoms or washing toys may also pass the virus. During a primary first outbreak, it is possible to pass the … Friction or trauma in the genital area Stress Hormonal changes (e.g., menstruation) Exposure to ultraviolet light …
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… enough thyroid hormone . This hormone controls the way your body uses energy. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in … If it isn't treated, it can raise your cholesterol levels. During pregnancy, untreated hypothyroidism can harm your … children and teens, symptoms include behaviour problems and changes in school performance. Children and teens may gain …
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… change in appearance or size of moles, or unusual skin changes/growth. Mycophenolate may harm an unborn baby. When … is used in combination with other medications to keep your body from attacking and rejecting your transplanted organ … this medication, after 8 to 10 days on treatment, and during routine follow-up visits. You should not become …
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… Overview Sjögren's syndrome (say "SHOH-grins") causes your body's defence, or immune, system to attack the glands that … tear and saliva glands and sometimes other parts of your body. Your eyes and mouth get very dry. Sjögren's also may … for yourself at home? For your eyes Use artificial tears during the day. If one brand doesn't work, try another. Try …
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… viruses that cause these infections continue to live in the body even between outbreaks. Valacyclovir decreases the … you have any serious side effects, including: mental/mood changes (such as agitation, confusion, hallucinations) … Avoid close physical contact with others (such as kissing) during an outbreak until the cold sores have completely …
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… medications can affect the removal of tramadol from your body, which may affect how tramadol works. Be sure you know … if you are pregnant or if you plan to become pregnant. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when … any withdrawal symptoms such as restlessness, mental/mood changes (including anxiety, trouble sleeping, thoughts of …
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… can affect the removal of tramadol/acetaminophen from your body, which may affect how tramadol/acetaminophen works. Be … if you are pregnant or if you plan to become pregnant. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when … any withdrawal symptoms such as restlessness, mental/mood changes (including anxiety, trouble sleeping, thoughts of …
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… by helping blood sugar (glucose) get into cells so your body can use it for energy. Liraglutide is similar to a … (such as change in the amount of urine) mental/mood changes (such as depression, thoughts of suicide) Get … the side effects of this drug, especially low blood sugar. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when …
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… helps regulate sodium and potassium levels in the body. This helps control blood pressure and the balance of … and beta-blockers . The amount of aldosterone in blood changes depending on whether you are standing up or lying … Liver disease. Heart failure. Dehydration. A condition during pregnancy that causes high blood pressure ( …
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… and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body. Preventing harmful blood clots helps to reduce the … problems (such as change in the amount of urine) vision changes confusion trouble speaking weakness on one side of … using this drug. This medication is not recommended for use during pregnancy because of serious (possibly fatal) harm to …