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… more vitamins and minerals. Why is fibre important? Eating high-fibre foods can lower your risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and colon cancer. … your bowel movements soft. Here are some tips to eat more high fibre foods every day: Include a vegetable or fruit at …
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… Which foods have fibre? You should eat foods that are high in fibre for overall heatlh. You can find fibre in most … that have at least 4g of fibre per serving are considered high fibre. If you are at risk for a bowel obstruction, check with your health care …
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… Tenofovir is not a cure for HIV infection. To decrease your risk of spreading HIV disease to others, continue to take … method (latex or polyurethane condoms/dental dams) during sexual activity as directed by your doctor. Do not share … professional. This product may also be used to lessen the risk of HIV infection after contact with the virus (for …
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… drugs (including naproxen) may rarely increase the risk for a heart attack or stroke. This effect can happen at … family history of heart disease, or conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes). Do not take this drug … at any time while taking this drug. Older adults may be at higher risk for this effect. Stop taking naproxen and get …
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… Maraviroc is not a cure for HIV infection. To decrease your risk of spreading HIV disease to others, continue to take … method (latex or polyurethane condoms/dental dams) during sexual activity as directed by your doctor. Do not share … professional. This product may also be used to lessen the risk of HIV infection after contact with the virus (for …
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… tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. To reduce the risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when … has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do … unusual strong urges (such as increased gambling, increased sexual urges) Get medical help right away if you have any …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview You may need surgery for severe gum … and after surgery if you have a condition that puts you at high risk for a severe infection or if infections are … and after surgery if you have a condition that puts you at high risk for a severe infection or if infections are …
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… Uses Minoxidil is used with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, … has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do …
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… medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle … other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. … has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do …
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… specific health needs. Uses Dorzolamide is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open … other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. … has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do …