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… often occur in people who try to force their eyes open in high winds or cold weather, or during activities such as … unconsciousness and death if the heat loss isn't stopped. Risk factors for cold exposure injury There are many things … affected by alcohol. Being in outdoor conditions, such as high altitudes or wet and windy weather, or being immersed …
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… Be careful when you exercise if your blood sugar is too high. Make sure to drink plenty of water. Try to exercise at … if you exercise longer or harder than usual. Watch for high blood sugar If your blood sugar is high (for example, over 16.7 mmol/L) and: footnote 1 You …
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… can prevent the heart from relaxing and filling with blood. High blood pressure. High blood pressure is elevated pressure in your arteries. … of the heart (hypertrophy) in an effort to pump against high blood pressure. Thickened heart muscle limits the …
Medications
… Your condition will not improve any faster, and your risk of side effects will increase. Do not stop taking this … dose may need to be gradually decreased. A very serious high blood pressure reaction may rarely occur if you eat a … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
Medications
… and your specific health needs. Warning Codeine has a risk for abuse and addiction, which can lead to overdose and … how to treat it. The risk for severe breathing problems is higher when you start this medication and after a dose … you are pregnant or if you plan to become pregnant. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
Medications
… and your specific health needs. Warning Codeine has a risk for abuse and addiction, which can lead to overdose and … how to treat it. The risk for severe breathing problems is higher when you start this medication and after a dose … you are pregnant or if you plan to become pregnant. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
Medications
… attack, deep vein thrombosis). You may be at increased risk for blood clots if you are an older adult, are severely … This medication is made from healthy human blood that has high levels of certain defensive substances (antibodies) … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
Medications
… powerful central nervous system (CNS) depressant with a high risk of abuse. It may cause slow/shallow breathing or severe … the side effects of this drug, especially headaches. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
Medications
… Prazosin is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps … and anytime that your dose is increased. To reduce your risk of fainting, the first dose prescribed by your doctor … These side effects can increase the risk of falling. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
Medications
… Uses Doxazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood … usually within 2 to 6 hours after you take it. This risk is higher when you first start taking this drug, after … These side effects can increase the risk of falling. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
