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… into contact with human or animal feces. This can happen when you drink water or eat food that's contaminated by feces. Or it can happen when you come in contact with an infected person who hasn't … the feces, or stool, of humans or animals. This can happen when you drink water or eat food that's contaminated by …
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… air pressure in your throat to keep your airway open. When you have sleep apnea, this can help you sleep better, … treat sleep apnea. If you use CPAP, you may: Be less sleepy when you wake up. Have lower blood pressure. Have a lower … life. If you have a bed partner, they may also sleep better when you use CPAP. Side Effects Some people who use CPAP …
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… During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with … effects such as aspirin, clopidogrel, or warfarin. When these combinations are prescribed by your doctor, you … can increase the risk of bleeding/anti-platelet effect when used with dalteparin. However, if your doctor has …
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… During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with … effects such as aspirin, clopidogrel, or warfarin. When these combinations are prescribed by your doctor, you … can increase the risk of bleeding/anti-platelet effect when used with enoxaparin. However, if your doctor has …
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… Learn how to store and discard medical supplies safely. When treating a blood clot, another "blood thinner" … During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with … naproxen, aspirin) which can increase the risk of bleeding when used with fondaparinux. However, if your doctor has …
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… ADHD: Social Skills Training ADHD: Taking Care of Yourself When Your Child Has ADHD ADHD: Tests for Other Disorders … Depression in Children and Teens Congenital Heart Disease: Caring for Your Child Contraceptive Sponge for Birth Control … in Children and Teenagers Type 1 Diabetes in Children: Caring for Your Child Type 1 Diabetes in Children: Safe …
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… infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future … preventing your body from fully absorbing the drug. When using to prevent malaria, this medication is usually … and sunlamps. Use sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors. Tell your doctor right away if you get …
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… This substance can cause false high blood sugar levels when your blood sugar is normal or even low. If you have … with this product. Rarely, serious problems have occurred when too much insulin was given because of false high sugar readings or when low blood sugar went untreated. Tell your doctor of any …
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… is a serious problem that makes your heart muscle stiff. When your heart muscle is stiff, it can't stretch to allow … If your heart gets weaker, you may develop heart failure. When this happens, you may have other symptoms. These … especially with activity. Tiredness. Trouble breathing when you lie down. Swelling in your legs. How is it …
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… doctor or pharmacist. You should be lying down or sitting when you inject yourself. Inject this medication under the … Learn how to store and discard medical supplies safely. When treating a blood clot, another "blood thinner" … During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with …