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… birth control when it is used exactly as directed. The ring failure rate is the same as that of birth control pills. … birth control when it is used exactly as directed. The ring failure rate is the same as that of birth control pills. …
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… you about the amount to give. Be extra careful with liquid medicines. Infants usually need a different dose than older … The most common side effects of NSAIDs are stomach upset, heartburn, and nausea. If the medicine upsets your stomach, … you about the amount to give. Be extra careful with liquid medicines. Infants usually need a different dose than older …
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… Overview Overview Opioids are strong medicines. They can help you manage pain when you use them … prescription pain medicine, and over-the-counter pain medicines. Be aware of the side effects. Opioids can cause … your doctor if you have: Hives. A fast, slow, or pounding heartbeat. Increased sweating. Redness or flushing of the …
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… be one of the things doctors use to check on your risk of heart attack and stroke. The Canadian Cardiovascular Society … this test if you are younger and have risk factors for heart disease. footnote 1 How often to be screened How often … your other health problems, and your overall chance of heart disease. An adult who is being treated for high …
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… it increases the risk of stroke and death. Medicine and a heart-healthy lifestyle may work as well as surgery to … that this surgery will reduce your stroke risk more than medicines and lifestyle changes alone. footnote 1 , footnote … that this surgery will reduce your stroke risk more than medicines and lifestyle changes alone. footnote 1 , footnote …
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… This is called amyloid imaging. Find poor blood flow to the heart, which may mean coronary artery disease . Find damaged … about how much medicine you should take. You take any medicines or natural health products. You may need to stop taking some medicines or change your dose before this test. You are or …
Medications
… to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Careful monitoring by your doctor may decrease your risk. … urine swelling of the hands/feet cold intolerance slow heartbeat signs of a low calcium blood level (such as severe … pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval. Other medications …
Medications
… this drug than prescribed or stop taking it (or other HIV medicines) even for a short time unless directed to do so by … nervousness, heat intolerance, fast/pounding/irregular heartbeat, bulging eyes, unusual growth in the neck/thyroid … 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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… BC Centre for Disease Control: Self-Isolation and Self-Monitoring . To learn more about what to do if you are sick, …
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… body is exercising. Ratings on this scale are related to heart rate (how hard your heart is working to move blood through your body). How to … to the end of the number rating to get an estimate of your heart rate during activity (also known as training or target …