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… untreated, malaria may cause seizures, anemia, jaundice, heart failure, kidney failure, respiratory distress, coma and even … with food and plenty of water to reduce stomach upset. Taking anti-malarial mediation does not guarantee that you …
Medications
… of serious, possibly fatal side effects (such as stroke, heart failure, fast/irregular heartbeat, pneumonia) when this … Guide provided by your pharmacist before you start taking olanzapine and each time you get a refill. If you …
Medications
… up slow/shallow/irregular breathing fast/slow/irregular heartbeat A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is … apnea) heart problems (such as irregular heartbeat, heart failure, low blood pressure) disease of the pancreas (such … problems. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other products such as other opioid pain or cough …
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… eyes/skin swelling ankles/feet fast/slow/irregular heartbeat cold sweats blue lips easy bruising/bleeding other … disease (such as irregular heartbeat, congestive heart failure) liver disease kidney disease During pregnancy, this … else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or …
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… cause blood clots (such as pulmonary embolism, stroke, heart attack, deep vein thrombosis), especially when used at … a history of blood clots, heart/blood vessel disease, heart failure, stroke, or if you are immobile (such as on very … else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or …
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… are over 35 years old. Smoking raises your risk of stroke, heart attack, blood clots, and high blood pressure from … eating disorder (anorexia) heart problems (such as heart failure, irregular heartbeat, previous heart attack) high … else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or …
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… . These products include: Appetite suppressants. These medicines often work by making you less hungry. Water-loss … They don't reduce the amount of fat in your body. Risks of taking over-the-counter weight-loss products The risks of … for a few weeks. Do not use these medicines if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, kidney …
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… body heat. Your head, neck, and chest may get red. Your heartbeat may speed up, and you may feel anxious. You may … may either reduce or stop your hot flashes. These include taking hormone therapy and certain medicines. How can you manage hot flashes? Lifestyle choices …
Medical tests
… is a test to help your doctor look at the inside of your heart. A small device called a transducer directs sound … benefits, and other options. Tell your doctor ALL the medicines and natural health products you take. Some may … procedure. Your doctor will tell you if you should stop taking any of them before the procedure and how soon to do …
Medications
… of arms or legs new or worsening symptoms of heart failure (such as shortness of breath, swelling ankles/feet, … else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or …