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… Asthma: Overuse of Quick-Relief Medicines On this page: Overview … overuse them instead of adding the slower-acting, long-term medicines. Overuse of quick-relief medicines may be harmful. If you overuse quick-relief …
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… Closed-Angle Glaucoma: Medicines to Avoid On this page: Overview Related … (chronic) closed-angle glaucoma , you may need to avoid medicines that widen (dilate) the pupil, the dark spot in … eye. Some examples of prescription and over-the-counter medicines that may dilate the pupils are: Antihistamines and …
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… Cirrhosis: Vasoconstrictor Medicines for Variceal Bleeding On this page: Overview Overview Vasoconstrictor medicines are used to treat sudden (acute) bleeding from … effects of vasoconstrictor medicines may include irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias), headache, or dizziness. Other side …
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… Sherri's Story: Medicines Do Work On this page: Sherri's story Sherri's … appointments and makes sure they take daily antidepressant medicines. For a long time, Sherri was so focused on helping … appointments and makes sure they take daily antidepressant medicines. For a long time, Sherri was so focused on helping …
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… Statins: Should I Take Them to Prevent a Heart Attack or Stroke? Decision Point You may want to have … lifestyle is important whether you take statins or not. Medicines don't take the place of healthy habits. How do … important I'm not worried about the side effects of these medicines. I am worried about the side effects of these …
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… trouble starting a urine stream. Watchful waiting and medicines are usually the first things considered for an … you and how much they affect your quality of life. What medicines are used to treat an enlarged prostate? Medicines are sometimes used to help relieve bothersome, …
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… Heart Rhythm Problems: Should I Get an Implantable … electronics do not affect your ICD. You will need regular monitoring and checkups with your doctor to make sure that … is right for you. It's important to keep taking any medicines your doctor has prescribed. You'll also need to …
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… and keeps your asthma under control. Daily controller medicines help stop problems before they happen. They also reduce inflammation in your lungs. Quick-relief medicines are used when you can't prevent symptoms and need … a steroid. But some people worry about taking steroid medicines for asthma because of myths they've heard about …
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… your doctor prescribes for you. Tell your doctor about any medicines you take regularly, including over-the-counter … you avoid harmful drug interactions. Do not take any other medicines without talking to your doctor first. Even common medicines such as aspirin and some vitamins and herbs can …
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… important to know how to take it safely. Foods and other medicines can affect the way warfarin works. Some can make … you work with sharp tools or knives. Be careful with other medicines. Many medicines can affect how warfarin works. Tell all of your …
