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… soon do I need to make a decision about getting a test or starting treatment? What signs and symptoms should I watch for? When should I call to report signs and symptoms? Is there a …
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… in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness … the risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position. Remember that …
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… serious problems (such as uterine rupture) have occurred when misoprostol was used to start labor or to end a … of childbearing age and the risks of possible birth control failure; 4) start taking this medication only on the second … you have any very serious side effects, including: signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine) …
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… pain unusual tiredness weakness muscle cramping signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine, … disease (such as irregular heartbeat, congestive heart failure) liver disease kidney disease During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with …
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… Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the Tdap vaccine? The tetanus, diphtheria, … pertussis which are serious and sometimes fatal diseases. When you get immunized, you help protect others as well. … in very serious breathing problems. It can also cause heart failure and paralysis. About 1 in 10 people who get …
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… consulting your doctor. Some conditions may become worse when you suddenly stop this drug. Some people who have … blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication belongs to a class of drugs … be used for irregular heartbeat or mild to moderate heart failure. It may also be used after a heart attack to reduce …
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… If this new serious heart rhythm occurs, it is usually when sotalol treatment is first started or when the dose is … on how you respond to the medication and how well your kidneys work. If you respond well to this medication, during … side effects, including: new or worsening symptoms of heart failure (such as shortness of breath, swelling ankles/feet, …
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… problem? You can ask your doctor to help you know if or when it's okay for you to have sex. As far as your heart is … stamina and become stronger so that sex is more enjoyable. Should you avoid sex? If you have a heart problem, you may … (Erectile Dysfunction) Female Sexual Problems Heart Failure and Sexual Activity Resuming Sexual Activity After a …
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… conditions (such as arthritis), it may take up to 2 weeks when this drug is taken regularly before you notice the full … changes difficult/painful swallowing symptoms of heart failure (such as swelling ankles/feet, unusual tiredness, … of these rare but very serious side effects occur: signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine) …
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… This means the medicine no longer works against the virus. When this happens, treatment can fail. The medicine no … resistant to one or more antiretroviral medicines when you start treatment, or the virus mutates and stops responding … So it is important to keep resistance from happening. When should you be tested for resistance? You may be tested for …
