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… mosquito bites, and then live in body tissues such as red blood cells or the liver. This medication is used to kill … Leaflet if available from your pharmacist before you start taking this medication, and each time you get a refill. If … heartbeat while resting) signs of severe infection (such as high fever, severe chills, body aches, sore throat) A very …
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… Trabeculotomy is a surgical procedure that lowers the pressure in the eye. The surgeon will locate the drainage … permanent loss of central vision. Infection in the eye. High pressure in the eye, causing the space in the front … permanent loss of central vision. Infection in the eye. High pressure in the eye, causing the space in the front …
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… should be done before starting treatment and while you are taking this medication. Keep all medical and lab … for a certain inherited condition that causes very high cholesterol levels (homozygous familial … levels increase your risk of developing heart and blood vessel disease. Lomitapide works by decreasing your …
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… may direct you to take a low dose of aspirin to prevent blood clots. This effect reduces the risk of stroke and … (platelets) from clumping together. How To Use If you are taking this medication for self-treatment, follow all … Notes If you use this medication regularly or at high doses, lab and/or medical tests (such as liver/kidney …
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… to an area where the risk of meningococcal B disease is high For information on high risk travel areas, contact a … or any part of the Men-B vaccine including kanamycin Are taking the medication Soliris® There is no need to delay … that covers the brain, and septicemia, an infection of the blood. Permanent complications of infection include brain …
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… means that your body doesn't have enough iron to make red blood cells . Iron is important because it helps you get … can recommend ways to increase your iron levels, such as taking iron supplement pills and eating iron-rich foods. … with: Tea, coffee, chocolate, and other food or beverages high in caffeine. Milk and other calcium-rich foods or …
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… They bite to fasten themselves onto the skin and feed on blood. Ticks live in the fur and feathers of many birds and … closer attention to certain symptoms and seek care sooner. Medicines you take . Certain medicines, such as blood … you find. Then put your clothing in a clothes dryer on high heat for 10 minutes to kill any ticks that might …
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… contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you. How To Use Read the … side effects, including: symptoms of a low magnesium blood level (such as muscle spasms, irregular heartbeat, … your risk for bone fractures, especially with longer use, higher doses, and in older adults. Talk with your doctor or …
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… contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you. How To Use Read the … side effects, including: symptoms of a low magnesium blood level (such as muscle spasms, irregular heartbeat, … your risk for bone fractures, especially with longer use, higher doses, and in older adults. Talk with your doctor or …
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… for HIV, but lifelong treatment with medications called highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) means that you … How can I get HIV? HIV is found in body fluids, such as blood, semen, breast milk, and fluids from the vagina and … greatly reduce your risk of transmitting HIV to others by taking antiretroviral medications. These medications …