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… heal. Almost always, pain can be controlled with the right medicines in the right amounts. The goal of good pain … trained to treat physical pain. They know about the medicines to control various types of pain. Because each person responds differently to pain medicines, it …
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… plan to lower your risk of having another stroke. Take your medicines You'll need to take medicines to help prevent another stroke. Be sure to take your medicines exactly as prescribed. And don't stop taking them …
Medical tests
… in your urine. A urine test may be done to help find the cause of symptoms. The test can give information about your … do heavy exercise before the test. Tell your doctor ALL the medicines and natural health products you take. Some may … urine, which may be caused by not drinking enough fluid, loss of too much fluid (excessive vomiting, sweating, or …
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… about whether you can and want to take blood-thinning medicines for at least 1 year. How stents are placed in an … stent and pushes it into place against the artery wall. Because the stent is like woven mesh , the cells lining the … being active, staying at a healthy weight, taking your medicines, and not smoking. There are a few precautions to …
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… "https" rather than just "http." Why be careful when buying medicines online? Medicines that you buy online from sources that are not … end up buying pills that hurt you rather than help you. Medicines sold online and by places that do not have a …
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… Overview First aid measures may prevent further heat loss and help the body slowly warm up. Remain calm. Fear or too much activity causes sweating. Sweating can make you feel chilled. Find … heat and improves blood flow. Sweating should be avoided because it cools the body. Drink warm fluids that do not …
Medications
… which can lead to overdose and death. Methadone may also cause severe, possibly fatal, breathing problems and … signs of your adrenal glands not working well (such as loss of appetite, unusual tiredness, weight loss) Get … pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval. Some products that …
Medications
… which can lead to overdose and death. Methadone may also cause severe, possibly fatal, breathing problems and … signs of your adrenal glands not working well (such as loss of appetite, unusual tiredness, weight loss) Get … pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval. Some products that …
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… our homes can be poisonous to children—household cleaners, medicines, cosmetics, garden products, and houseplants. If … skin. Young children have the highest risk of poisoning because of their natural curiosity. Products that are … products kept in garages also are fire hazards. Alcohol and medicines Keep alcohol, medicines (including vitamins), and …
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… and help you remember what your doctor says. Bring your medicines to your appointment. If you take prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including natural health products, bring all of … to any appointment with a doctor. If you cannot bring the medicines, bring a list of the medicines that you take. Ask …