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… Preventing Falls in Older Adults Who Take High-Risk Medicines On this page: Overview Related Information Overview What does "high risk" mean? … cause serious health problems or accidents. Some high-risk medicines include muscle relaxers, anxiety and sleep …
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… Carole would take her over-the-counter and prescription medicines to stop it. "Sometimes my migraines would still be bad after I took the medicines. Sometimes they were lighter. But I found that my … think that anymore." Two kinds of medicine Carole takes medicines to stop a migraine when she gets a headache. And …
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… much alcohol, especially on an empty stomach. Take other medicines that can lower blood sugar as a side effect. Have … much alcohol, especially on an empty stomach. Take other medicines that can lower blood sugar as a side effect. Have …
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… for Depression in Children and Teens On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Antidepressant medicines often work well, but they do have some risks and side effects. Their use may increase the risk of suicide, especially in the first few …
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… to get ahead of time. Also ask your doctor if there are medicines or extra safety steps that you should take. For … stockings and taking a few walks while on a long flight to increase the blood circulation in your legs. (Taking walks … or taking vitamin B. They do not prevent bites. Sun and heat exposure Many travellers underestimate the sun's …
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… Treatment Overview Keeping a Pain Control Diary Self-Care Medicines Other Medical Treatments Complementary Treatment … medical treatments. These include: Home treatments, such as heat and cold packs or distraction . Complementary therapies … to an area where the skin is broken or injured. Heat can increase bleeding. Don't apply heat or cold packs directly …
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… Allergic reactions to sun exposure, sunscreen products, or medicines, such as antibiotics, some acne medicines, and … or complete vision loss. Long-term problems include: An increased chance of having skin cancer. Having more cold sores . More …
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… Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines Surgery Complementary Treatments Related … pain treated? Most neck pain can be treated at home. Try a heating pad or ice for 10 to 15 minutes every few hours. … a history of cancer or HIV infection, and you have new or increased neck pain. Pain wakes you from sleep. Watchful …
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… Pain On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to … Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines Surgery Other Treatment Related Information … Your Risk Risk factors are things that increase your chances of getting sick or having a problem. Risk factors …
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… more information. Never leave your child alone in a car. Heat inside the car and other factors could cause … prevent bites and stings. Take action to lower your child's chances of being stung by an insect. Have your child wear … You are in charge of protecting your child. Know when to increase your child's activities. Watch for physical signs …