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… if you have used it for a long time or in high doses. To prevent withdrawal, your doctor may lower your dose slowly. … you have any serious side effects, including: decreased sweating dry/hot/flushed skin fast/irregular heartbeat loss of … as overuse of or addiction to drugs/alcohol) mental/mood conditions (such as depression, thoughts of suicide, …
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… or a cyst . If the cause of non-cyclic pain can be found, treating the cause may relieve the pain. Breast pain can get … cyclic breast pain as well as other premenstrual symptoms. Eating a very low-fat diet. Decreasing the amount of … pain is also a known side effect of birth control pills. Preventing breast pain You may be able to prevent breast …
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… are not commonly done. How is post-thrombotic syndrome prevented? The treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) with anticoagulant medicine may help prevent post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS). Thrombolytic … used, but they may be given to treat DVT. They may help prevent PTS. These medicines can quickly dissolve a blood …
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… keep careful track of the medicines you're getting and help prevent mistakes. Here are some things you can do to monitor … Keeping Track of Medicines Navigating Your Hospital Stay Prevent Medical Errors Current as of: March 1, 2023 … keep careful track of the medicines you're getting and help prevent mistakes. Here are some things you can do to monitor …
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… the phone number. Be careful online too. Your online activity may be seen by others. Do not use your personal … Medicine Brigid McCaw MD, MS, MPH, FACP - Family Violence Prevention Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: … the phone number. Be careful online too. Your online activity may be seen by others. Do not use your personal …
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… the proactive steps you can take to keep your baby safe.  Creating a safe environment for your baby It’s important to … watch for choking hazards (especially when your baby starts eating solid foods). Young children’s mouth muscles aren’t … grab and place in their mouths.  Choking rescue for babies Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child …
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… sunburn), skin abrasions, insect bites, and other painful conditions affecting mucous membranes. Some lidocaine … gauze pad. Wash your hands after use unless you are treating an area on the hands. Lidocaine starts to numb the … gauze pad. Wash your hands after use unless you are treating an area on the hands. Lidocaine starts to numb the …
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… likely have trouble tasting food. This could lead to not eating enough and losing weight. You also may not get the … likely have trouble tasting food. This could lead to not eating enough and losing weight. You also may not get the …
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… needs. Uses This medication is used to treat certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury. Dexamethasone … eye (near the nose) and apply gentle pressure. This will prevent the medication from draining out. Try not to blink … blurred or unstable. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires clear vision until you can do it …
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… you may have symptoms of mild low blood sugar, such as: Sweating (almost always present). Feeling nervous, shaky, and … partner or other family members may notice that you are sweating and behaving differently. Signs of low blood sugar at … Making unusual noises. Sleepwalking. Nightmares. Sweating. You may wake up in the morning with a headache if …