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Medications
… may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Esomeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors … properly mix and give it. If needed, antacids may be taken along with this medication. If you are also taking … risk of side effects goes up over time. Ask your doctor how long you should take this medication. Side Effects See also …
Medications
… high blood pressure diabetes If buserelin is used for a long time, it may weaken your bones and increase your risk … or if you have any of the following risk factors: long-term alcohol use smoking family history of osteoporosis … may cause a condition that affects the heart rhythm (QT prolongation). QT prolongation can rarely cause serious (rarely …
Medications
… after using. Do not use this medication more often or for longer than directed. Do not use more than 100 grams of this … in children, and in people who use this medication for a long time or over large areas of the skin. Tell your doctor … for details. Rarely, using corticosteroid medications for a long time or over large areas of skin can make it more …
Medications
… and minimize the chance of serious side effects from long-term treatment. Combination HRT should not be used to … be having surgery or will be confined to a chair/bed for a long time (such as on a long plane flight). You may need to stop the medication for …
Medications
… not used for ongoing coughs from smoking, asthma, other long-term breathing problems (such as emphysema), or coughs … specifically directed by the doctor. Some products (such as long-acting tablets/capsules) are not recommended for use in … or chew the tablets or capsules. Doing so can destroy the long action of the drug and may increase side effects. The …
Medications
… and minimize the chance of serious side effects from long-term treatment. Combination HRT should not be used to … be having surgery or will be confined to a chair/bed for a long time (such as on a long plane flight). You may need to stop the medication for …
Medical tests
… to make an erection. The fullness of the erection and how long the erection lasts are measured. Doppler ultrasound … of the arteries (atherosclerosis) can limit blood flow. And long-distance bicycle riding on a hard, narrow saddle may … Your doctor will measure how rigid the erection is and how long it lasts. After the test, your doctor may inject a …
Health topics
… test or examination in simple words. You don't need to give long answers or more information than your child can really … something awful. Compare the length of the test with how long it takes your child to do a task at home, such as … help your child understand that the test will not take very long. Ages 6 to 12 years Children ages 6 to 12 may be afraid …
Health topics
… age, your body slows down. Some medicines stay in your body longer. One medicine gives you side effects, so you take … take. How you take them, such as with water or food. How long you need to take them. Try to take each of your … you to. Here are some common barriers to taking medicines, along with some ideas for dealing with them. Barriers and …
Health topics
… Flu symptoms are usually worse than a cold and last longer. The flu usually does not cause vomiting or diarrhea … children, pregnant women, older adults, and people with long-term illnesses or with impaired immune systems that … 1 Adults age 65 and older. Adults and children who have long-term health problems or an impaired immune system . …
