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… a small dose of this medication that can be given as needed during the day to treat sudden "off" symptoms. It is best to … decreases the amount of levodopa that your body takes in) during treatment, unless directed otherwise by your doctor. … people using this medication have fallen asleep suddenly during their usual daily activities (such as talking on the …
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… people taking bromocriptine have fallen asleep suddenly during their usual daily activities (such as talking on the … drowsiness beforehand. This sleep effect may occur anytime during treatment with bromocriptine even if you have used … time. If you experience increased sleepiness or fall asleep during the day, do not drive or take part in other possibly …
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… premature births have occurred when this drug has been used during pregnancy. For female patients, two effective forms … must be used for 1 month before starting isotretinoin, during use, and for 1 month after stopping this drug. You … weight, and response to treatment. Your acne may worsen during the first few days of taking this drug, and it may …
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… is a less invasive procedure called endovascular repair, during which a tube called a stent graft is inserted through … The test itself doesn't have risks. But what if you learn during the test that you have a bulge in your aorta? There's … with the stent graft in the aorta. And some people die during the operation or soon after. With open surgery (the …
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… calculate the amount of body fluid that is cleared of urea during each dialysis session. This is called the Kt/V. Kt represents the amount of fluid that is cleared of urea during each dialysis session. It is measured in millilitres … calculate the amount of body fluid that is cleared of urea during each dialysis session. This is called the Kt/V. Kt …
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… Do they ever occur at school? What does your child do during a temper tantrum? How intense is the behaviour? How long does a tantrum last? What do you do during a tantrum? How do you feel when your child is having … Do they ever occur at school? What does your child do during a temper tantrum? How intense is the behaviour? How …
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… you use a wrist splint: When worn to stabilize the wrist during sleep, a wrist splint can reduce pain and pressure on … But long-term use can cause your muscles to weaken. During and after a period of splint use, exercise and slowly … you use a wrist splint: When worn to stabilize the wrist during sleep, a wrist splint can reduce pain and pressure on …
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… medicine balls or weight machines Resistance tubes or bands during exercises Your own body as a weight, as you would do during push-ups or sit-ups Of course, you don’t have to go …
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… possible when bones are still growing. It is most effective during children's growth spurts. Orthodontists use growth … as much as teens do. Because the jaw continues to grow during childhood and adolescence, growth modification … possible when bones are still growing. It is most effective during children's growth spurts. Orthodontists use growth …
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… you can try holding your baby more before those times. But during expected fussy times, limit visitors, keep noise and … very loudly, sometimes piercingly, and often continuously. During a colic episode, babies may clench their fists and … You may be able to help prevent or decrease crying episodes during those times: Anticipate your baby's needs. Pay …