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… pregnant or having barrier free sex. Is there any safe time to drink alcohol during pregnancy? There is no safe time to drink alcohol during pregnancy. Your baby’s brain … harm the fetus. Drinking more than 3 standard drinks at one time (binge drinking), and regular drinking in pregnancy …
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… without your knowing it. The nerves may break down over time and cause you to have weak muscles again. Researchers … diagnose post-polio syndrome based on your symptoms, medical history, and lab tests. Your doctor will look at how polio affected you and …
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… or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of … the following requirements: test negative on 2 pregnancy tests before starting treatment; start treatment on the … pharmacist before you start taking alitretinoin and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your …
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… to look like prescription medicines. Fentanyl is up to 50 times stronger than heroin and up to 100 times stronger than … where you can safely use drugs in the presence of trained medical staff. Go to … your breathing rate. This can lead to overdose or death. Test drugs before you use them. There are test strips that …
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… that grow in the genital area can infect the urethra. Sometimes infections of the bladder or prostate, or recent … should be examined by a health care provider and have lab tests done. Sexual abuse must be considered if there are …
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… you must be examined by a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it spread? The sexually transmitted … sexual partners should be tested and treated. It takes time for the infection to clear from the body, so it is …
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… or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of … this medication. Your doctor will check liver function tests for several months after you stop. If you are taking … pharmacist before you start taking this medication and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your …
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… Drug Interactions Overdose Notes Missed Dose Storage Medical Alert Pronunciation: GLOO-ka-gon Common Brand … cause you to need help from others. To be ready ahead of time, make sure a family member or caregiver knows where you … of the gut. It slows down movement of the stomach, intestines, and colon, which may help make the X-ray more …
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… this right?" No previous life experiences prepare first-time parents for this new role. It is completely normal to … checkup starts in the hospital right after birth. The first tests your baby will have are: Apgar scores. This test … by your baby's doctor. But it most often doesn't need medical treatment. Usually, increasing the number of …
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… How do I know what my sexual health status is? Routine testing will tell you if you have a sexually transmitted … of HIV being transmitted Exposure to an STI can happen any time you have sexual contact with another person that … Vaginal yeast infection (#08j) Chlamydia (#08l) HIV and HIV tests (#08m) Preventing sexually transmitted infections …
