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… checked before you start this medicine and every 4 to 6 weeks while you are taking it. You also need blood tests to … day for 3 to 6 months. You have blood tests every 4 to 6 weeks to check your liver enzymes and the level of certain … control, which is required for women who use this medicine. Home care might not control your acne. Your acne could get …
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… effects may go away after you take the medicine for a few weeks. If the side effects bother you, talk with your … plan to stop taking antidepressants, talk with your doctor first about how to do it safely. Your doctor may want you to … plan to stop taking antidepressants, talk with your doctor first about how to do it safely. Your doctor may want you to …
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… look for prepackaged food listing 'whole grain' with the first ingredient on a label. Milk and Alternatives: Have … for soups and sauces. Using milk, fruit juice, salt-free homemade stocks, low-sodium stocks or low-sodium vegetable …
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… you put your hands into your mouth or eat something without first cleaning your hands. VRE can also be spread if you eat … How long does VRE last? Healthy people may carry VRE for weeks or even years, and may clear the bacteria from their …
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… use mouthwash before collecting your sputum Make sure your first name, last name and date of birth are on the label of … after they reach the lab. Culture results may take up to 8 weeks, depending on how quickly the bacteria grow. The lab …
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… chance of having nursemaid's elbow again, especially in the first few weeks after being injured. Be careful in how you hold or … chance of having nursemaid's elbow again, especially in the first few weeks after being injured. Be careful in how you …
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… stay with a healthy eating plan? Update your goals When you first started your healthy eating plan, you probably had one … stay with a healthy eating plan? Update your goals When you first started your healthy eating plan, you probably had one …
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… Controlling dust, dust mites, and other allergens in your home Controlling pet allergens Drug allergies Food allergies …
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… will last 2 days or less, you may choose to stay on your home time. Set your watch to your new time zone as you start … during the day, you can: Wear dark glasses on your way home from work. This helps send a message to your body that … will last 2 days or less, you may choose to stay on your home time. Set your watch to your new time zone as you start …
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… treatments are usually done 2 to 3 times a week for 2 to 3 weeks. Maintenance treatments may be done once each week, … memory loss. This should slowly get better within several weeks. Ask your doctor when you can drive after having an … treatments are usually done 2 to 3 times a week for 2 to 3 weeks. Maintenance treatments may be done once each week, …