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Medications
… may cause serious (possibly fatal) liver disease. Adults should not take more than 4000 milligrams (4 grams) … clearly needed. It may slightly increase the risk of birth defects if used during the first two months of pregnancy. … away if you have any serious side effects, including: slow heartbeat interrupted breathing during sleep (sleep apnea) …
Medications
… clearly needed. It may slightly increase the risk of birth defects if used during the first two months of pregnancy. … the drug at once, increasing the risk of morphine overdose. Adults who have trouble swallowing the capsule may open the … of overdose may include: slow/shallow breathing, slow heartbeat, coma. Notes Do not share this medication with …
Medications
… clearly needed. It may slightly increase the risk of birth defects if used during the first two months of pregnancy. … head movement as possible). Swallow the capsules whole. Adults who have trouble swallowing the capsule may open the … of overdose may include: slow/shallow breathing, slow heartbeat, coma. Notes Do not share this medication with …
Health topics
… Some medicines decrease the amount of blood pumped by the heart (cardiac output) and limit blood flow to the skin, so … don't lose heat quickly, and they don't sweat well. Older adults don't sweat easily. And they often have other health … level of humidity. Chronic diseases, such as diabetes , heart failure , and cancer. These conditions change the way …
Health topics
… use these substances for many of the same reasons that adults do—to relax or feel good. But they may also have … Drinking too much alcohol can harm the liver, pancreas, heart, brain, and nervous system. It can also cause some … anxiety, and depression. Cocaine Cocaine can cause abnormal heartbeats , which may cause a deadly heart attack, seizure, …
Medications
… happen, there is a risk (especially in children/teens/young adults) of developing cancer (such as lymphoma, skin cancer) … butterfly-shaped rash on the nose and cheeks symptoms of heart failure (including shortness of breath, swelling … infections (including fungal, hepatitis B, tuberculosis) heart disease (especially congestive heart failure) lupus …
Medications
… of serious, possibly fatal side effects (such as stroke, heart failure, fast/irregular heartbeat, pneumonia) when this medication is used by older adults with dementia. This medication is not approved for …
Medications
… to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease). This medication … widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily to the heart. This medication will not relieve chest pain once it … doctor or dentist that you are using this medication. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this …
Medications
… Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Felodipine is known as a … swelling of the hands/ankles/feet (edema) fast/irregular heartbeat fainting Although this medication is effective in … slowly when rising from a seated or lying position. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this …
Medications
… of low blood sugar include sudden sweating, shaking, fast heartbeat, hunger, blurred vision, dizziness, or tingling … loss extreme drowsiness mental/mood changes seizures slow heartbeat signs of liver/gall bladder disease (such as loss … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this …
