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… called incontinence. Overactive bladder is very common in older adults. Both men and women can have it, but it's more common … called incontinence. Overactive bladder is very common in older adults. Both men and women can have it, but it's more …
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… complications can be life-threatening. Seniors 65 years and older, infants and very young children, people who have lung …
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… at any age, but it usually starts in children or young adults. It's a lifelong disease. But with treatment and a … you may need to give the insulin shots. When your child is older, they can take on this responsibility. Consider a … you may need to give the insulin shots. When your child is older, they can take on this responsibility. Consider a …
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… These rashes are more common in children than in adults. Rashes may be more likely if you start at too high a … rashes while taking this drug. See also Warning section. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of … rashes while taking this drug. See also Warning section. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of …
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… may cause serious (possibly fatal) liver disease. Adults should not take more than 4000 milligrams (4 grams) … may cause agitation and excitement instead of drowsiness. Older adults may be more sensitive to the effects of this … may cause agitation and excitement instead of drowsiness. Older adults may be more sensitive to the effects of this …
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… Acute Flaccid Myelitis ADHD and Hyperactivity ADHD in Adults: Behavioural Strategies ADHD Myths and Facts ADHD: … and Inattention ADHD: Symptoms in Adults After a Stroke: Helping Your Family Adjust Agitation and Dementia Alcohol … For Head Injury, Age 3 and Younger Head Injury, Age 4 and Older Headache Clinics Headaches Headaches in Children …
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… acidosis. Lactic acidosis is more likely if you are an older adult, if you have kidney or liver disease, … your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Metformin works by helping to restore your body's proper response to the … treatment plan, medications, or blood sugar testing. Older adults may be at greater risk for side effects such as low …
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… recommended dose is 400 milligrams per day. If you are older than 75 years, the maximum recommended dose is 300 … slow/shallow/noisy breathing. (See also Warning section.) Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this …
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… don't want to hurt yourself. Health experts suggest that older adults and people with long-term health problems try to: … don't want to hurt yourself. Health experts suggest that older adults and people with long-term health problems try …
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… sun. Keep babies younger than 12 months out of the sun. Older babies and children need to stay in the shade or cover … bodies can develop these problems much more quickly than adults. Don't keep your child out in warm weather for long … 2 to 5 Years Heimlich Manoeuvre for Adults and Children Older Than 1 Year Managing Your Toddler's Frustrating …
