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… stays overnight in a hospital to get treatment for a mental illness. How long they stay depends on their symptoms. But … information such as doctor and counsellor appointments, medicines, and emergency phone numbers. Offer to help them … usually within 7 days of discharge. Offer to help them with medicines. You can remind them to take the medicines exactly …
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… or pharmacist says you may do so safely. Grapefruit can increase the chance of side effects with this medicine. Ask your doctor … pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval. Some products that …
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… with eating, chewing and swallowing (dysphagia) can increase the risk of food or other items getting stuck in … is part of the overall care plan. It includes information related to eating, chewing and swallowing. Chewing and … required for safe eating Care plans change with age, illness, or when there is an improvement or worsening of a …
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… treatments include cryotherapy, photodynamic therapy , and medicines that are put on the skin (topical therapies). … doctor about stop-smoking programs and medicines. These can increase your chances of quitting for good. Learn more Indoor Tanning: Is …
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… be changed back to a normal heart rhythm. Dronedarone may increase your risk of death, stroke, or the need to be … It helps you keep a normal heart rhythm and lowers your chance of having to go to the hospital for atrial … pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval. A product that may …
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… Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document … pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval. Overdose If … temperature away from light and moisture. Avoid extreme heat and cold. Do not store this medication in your vehicle …
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… by the varicella-zoster virus. Chickenpox is usually a mild illness in children. Infection in teenagers, adults and … To reduce the spread of chickenpox, children with the illness should not attend daycare or school until 5 days … your child is exposed to chickenpox, watch for signs of the illness for the next 2 to 3 weeks. What are the symptoms? …
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… exposing the pump or its tubing to direct sunlight or other heat sources. Do not dilute insulin if you are using an … meal. Symptoms of high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) include increased thirst/urination. If these symptoms occur, tell … pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval. Beta-blocker …
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… use of alcohol and tobacco while using this medicine may increase your risk for stomach bleeding. Limit alcohol and … aspirin if they have chickenpox, flu, or any undiagnosed illness or if they have recently received a vaccine. In … pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval. Some products that …
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… when they're not needed can make it hard for these medicines to work the next time your child needs them. This … 18. Aspirin has been linked to Reye syndrome, a serious illness. Put a warm cloth on the ear. Help your child rest … side effects and cost of antibiotics. You reduce the chance that antibiotics won't work in the future because of …