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… for people who are taking medicines that thin the blood (anticoagulants), such as warfarin (Coumadin), … When using natural health products, keep in mind the following: Like conventional medicines, natural health products … When using natural health products, keep in mind the following: Like conventional medicines, natural health products …
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… to 2 to 3 weeks after surgery. This is because there may be blood in it. You may have to avoid strenuous activity and … of the wall of the bladder. Blockage of the urethra by blood clots in the bladder. Current as of: March 1, … to 2 to 3 weeks after surgery. This is because there may be blood in it. You may have to avoid strenuous activity and …
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… ingredients. Methamphetamine can be smoked, snorted, swallowed, or injected. When it is smoked or injected, the … smoke that leaves a residue that can be smoked again, allowing the person to experience effects of the drug for up … seizures. Because methamphetamine increases heart rate and blood pressure, it can permanently damage blood vessels in …
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… warning and dramatically reduce the heart's ability to pump blood. If the abnormal rhythm does not stop on its own after … a short period of time, death results from reduced blood flow to the brain and vital organs. What medicines are used? … a short period of time, death results from reduced blood flow to the brain and vital organs. What medicines are used? …
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… needs. Uses This medication is used to treat a type of high blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary arterial … in the lungs and other parts of the body so that blood can flow more easily. This medication belongs to a class of drugs … directs you to continue using this medication at home, follow all instructions from your health care professional …
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… people who have SVT, the heart still works normally to pump blood through the body. During an episode of SVT, the … your heart rhythm. Your doctor may also teach you how to slow your heart rate on your own with physical actions called … working properly, such as: Your heartbeat is very fast or slow, skipping, or fluttering. You feel dizzy, light-headed, …
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… The MMR vaccine is also provided free of charge to the following people: Infants aged 6 to 11 months who will be … by fever (about 1 child in 3,000), a temporary drop in the blood cells that help prevent bleeding (about 1 person in … on measles, mumps, rubella and varicella, see the following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #14b Measles …
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… have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this … 6 Your Summary Get the facts Your options Have a PSA blood test to check for prostate cancer. Do not have a PSA … bowel, and erection problems. Many prostate cancers grow slowly. This means that many people with prostate cancer will …
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… and your specific health needs. Warning Upadacitinib may lower your ability to fight infections. This may make you … Upadacitinib may rarely cause serious (possibly fatal) blood clots in the lungs or legs, or clots that cause a … doesn't stop, loss of appetite, stomach/abdominal pain, yellowing eyes/skin, dark urine) signs of a serious tear in the …
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… can also help reduce the amount of "off" time (periods of slow movement or stiffness). Safinamide belongs to a class of … may need to be gradually decreased. A very serious high blood pressure reaction may rarely occur if you eat a large … reduce the risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position, …