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… of a heart attack. These may include: Chest pain or pressure, or a strange feeling in the chest. Sweating. Shortness of breath. Nausea or vomiting. Pain, pressure, or a strange feeling in the back, neck, jaw, or … of a heart attack. These may include: Chest pain or pressure, or a strange feeling in the chest. Sweating. …
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… barrier method (latex or polyurethane condoms/dental dams) during sexual activity as directed by your doctor. Do not … toothbrushes, and razors) that may have contacted blood or other body fluids. Consult your doctor or … medication can cause severe (sometimes fatal) liver and blood problems (lactic acidosis). Tell your doctor right …
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… Asian descent) are at greater risk. Your doctor may order a blood test to measure your risk before you start this medication. If the blood test shows you are at greater risk, your doctor should … to the side effects of this drug, especially infections. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when …
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… substances in the urine. It is also a weak "blood thinner" and may increase the risk of … side effects, including: unusual bruising/bleeding (such as blood in stool) vision changes (such as blurred vision) eye … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when …
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… with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease). It … chest pain (new heart attack, unstable angina) and to keep blood vessels open and prevent blood clots after certain … or pharmacist about how much alcohol you may safely drink. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when …
Medical tests
… products you take. Some may increase the risk of problems during your test. Your doctor will tell you if you should … and how soon to do it. If you take a medicine that prevents blood clots, your doctor may tell you to stop taking it … keep taking it. (These medicines include aspirin and other blood thinners.) Make sure that you understand exactly what …
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… may request that you have one or more ultrasound scans during your pregnancy. These prenatal ultrasound scans … transducer over your belly. This is the typical method used during routine prenatal ultrasounds An endovaginal (EV), or … (NT) ultrasound. This NT ultrasound is done along with blood tests to determine your baby's chance of having Down …
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… prostate. Transurethral incision of the prostate (TUIP). During this procedure, incisions are made in the prostate to reduce pressure on the urethra. There are also some other … procedure, incisions are made in the prostate to reduce pressure on the urethra. There are also some other …
Medications
… response to treatment. To decrease the risk of side effects during the injection, your doctor will prescribe other … fainting This medication decreases vitamin A levels in your blood. Ask your doctor about taking a vitamin A supplement. … fainting This medication decreases vitamin A levels in your blood. Ask your doctor about taking a vitamin A supplement. …
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… nipple and the area around it. You will probably be asleep during surgery. You may be able to go home the same day. … better. In many women, one breast may be larger or sit higher than the other breast. How Well It Works Breast … to remove the implant. Less common risks include infection, blood under the skin (hematoma), and abnormal scarring. …
