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Medications
… doctor right away. Uses This medication is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, … tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. To reduce the risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when …
Medications
… Uses Doxazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, … usually within 2 to 6 hours after you take it. This risk is higher when you first start taking this drug, after …
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… causes them? Anyone can develop a voice problem, but your risk is greatest if your job puts a high demand on your vocal cords. For example, singers, preachers, and teachers have high-risk jobs. Aging also strains the vocal cords. If you …
Medications
… (such as mesna, intravenous fluids) to decrease the risk. Side Effects See also Warning section. Nausea, … has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Careful monitoring by your doctor may decrease your risk. Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious …
Medications
… because you may not get the correct dose. To reduce your risk of side effects (such as dizziness and drowsiness), … medication may sometimes cause addiction. This risk may be higher if you have a substance use disorder (such as overuse … medication may sometimes cause addiction. This risk may be higher if you have a substance use disorder (such as overuse …
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… In some countries outside of Canada, a very rare risk of intussusception (a blockage of the intestine) has … in the week after the first dose of rotavirus vaccine. The risk of intussuception is about 1 to 2 cases for every … not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to …
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… pills without a prescription at most drugstores and sexual health clinics. What else do you need to know? … irritate the vagina. The diaphragm doesn't protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as herpes or … pills without a prescription at most drugstores and sexual health clinics. What else do you need to know? …
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… who develops problems with socialization, learning, or behaviour should be evaluated. Growth … who develops problems with socialization, learning, or behaviour should be evaluated. Growth …
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… or developmental disabilities. Mental health or behavioural issues such as Alzheimer's disease, … or developmental disabilities. Mental health or behavioural issues such as Alzheimer's disease, …
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… will help you prevent injuries. Be aware of your baby's risk of injury from falling. Use these tips to prevent falls. Never leave your baby unattended in high places. Use care around tabletops, changing tables, a … sight and reach. Be careful when using equipment such as high chairs and changing tables. Always use the safety …
