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… The vaccine is especially recommended for people who are at high risk of serious illness from influenza and those able … Kidney disease, chronic liver disease such as hepatitis, diabetes, cancer, anemia or weakened immune system Those … with health conditions causing difficulty breathing, swallowing or a risk of choking on food or fluids, such as …
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… the strain on your heart and blood vessels, thereby lowering high blood pressure and reducing your risk of strokes, heart … of: kidney disease liver disease gout lupus If you have diabetes, furosemide may make it harder to control your …
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… Medicines to Treat Behaviour Changes On this page: Overview Related Information Overview The decision to try medicine to … agitation or psychosis (disordered thought processes). Low doses may make the person more comfortable by reducing … person. But they can cause drowsiness if the dose is too high. When minor tranquilizers are needed, short-term or …
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… Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Related Information Check Your Symptoms Overview Most people … band of fibrous tissue that runs down the outside of the thigh (iliotibial band syndrome). Conditions that may cause … Yes Red streaks or pus No Red streaks or pus Do you have diabetes, a weakened immune system , peripheral arterial …
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… your doctor right away. Uses Perindopril is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart … disease and to help protect the kidneys from harm due to diabetes. How To Use Read the Patient Information Leaflet if …
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… How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Related Information Test Overview Body temperature is a … too cold, your blood vessels narrow. This reduces blood flow to your skin to save body heat. You may start to shiver. … in people who have been exposed to cold. Check for a very high body temperature in people who have been exposed to …
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… Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Related Information Check Your Symptoms Overview Dizziness … dizziness started after you began using a new medicine or a higher dose of a medicine. Yes Medicine may be causing … Your overall health . If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to pay …
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… Hemophilia On this page: Related Information What is hemophilia? In hemophilia, blood does not clot properly. This usually happens because … check for the amount of clotting factor. If the level is low, then more tests will find out the type of hemophilia …
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… your risk of side effects, your doctor may start you at a low dose and gradually increase your dose. Once your … likely if you have used moclobemide for a long time or in high doses. Tell your doctor or pharmacist right away if you … exercise while taking this medication. If you have diabetes, moclobemide may lower your blood sugar. Check your …
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… Safe When You Have Balance Problems On this page: Overview Related Information Overview When you have vertigo, you may … safe. These include taking precautions like wearing low-heeled shoes that fit well and keeping walkways clear of … shelves. This can help eliminate the need to climb or reach high. If climbing is essential, use a step stool with …
