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Medications
… can cause serious (rarely fatal) side effects (such as low blood pressure, slow heartbeat). Consult your doctor or pharmacist … Leaflet if available from your pharmacist before you start taking nimodipine and each time you get a refill. If you …
Medical tests
… levels can be affected by how the kidneys are working, the blood pH , and the amount of potassium you eat. The hormone … holding on to potassium. A potassium level that is too high or too low can be serious. Abnormal levels may cause … Other symptoms may include dehydration , low blood pressure, confusion, irritability, paralysis, and changes in …
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… filtration is the process by which the kidneys filter the blood, removing excess wastes and fluids. The eGFR is a … Manage other health problems, such as diabetes and high blood pressure. See your doctor regularly to monitor your …
Medical tests
… found in milk and milk products. A galactosemia test is a blood or urine test that checks for enzymes that are needed … with galactosemia doesn't have one of these enzymes, so high levels of galactose build up in the blood or urine. … with galactosemia doesn't have one of these enzymes, so high levels of galactose build up in the blood or urine. …
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… Dementia Hearing loss in adults (HealthLinkBC File #71c) High blood pressure Osteoporosis Parkinson's disease Stroke As you age, …
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… with your doctor, and make those decisions together. Drink high-calorie protein shakes between meals. Try nutritious … other athletes or coaches. In sports in which exposure to blood can occur, the risk of spreading HIV is very small. … before the person returns. Medicines If you are not already taking antiretroviral medicines , your doctor may want you …
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… 2 diabetes and other medicines are not controlling your blood sugar. If you have gestational diabetes, you may need … rid of extra sugar. This is when blood sugar levels rise. Taking insulin can prevent symptoms of high blood sugar. It can also help to prevent emergencies …
Medications
… have serious side effects. This medication may raise your blood pressure. Check your blood pressure regularly and tell your doctor if the results are high. Rarely, this medication may cause sudden severe …
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… checkup that includes: Listening to your heart Taking your blood pressure Measuring your height and weight Abdominal … breech, or caesarean birth? Do you and your partner lead a high-risk lifestyle? Do you have any medical conditions that …
Medications
… (triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It may also help to lower "bad" cholesterol (LDL). … by the liver. Lowering triglycerides in people with very high triglyceride blood levels may decrease the risk of … at least 1 hour before or at least 4-6 hours after taking these medications. These products can react with …
