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Medications
… the risk may also be decreased by infusing this medication more slowly or by using a less concentrated form of this … pain, unusual sweating, sudden dizziness/fainting, pain/swelling/warmth in the arm/leg, sudden/severe headache, … weakness on one side of the body, sudden vision changes, or confusion. Uses This medication is used to prevent a certain …
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… as Benefibre or Metamucil ease constipation by absorbing more fluid in the intestines. This makes the stool bigger, … use of bulking agents is safe and often lets you have more stools. Stool softeners. Products such as Colace … do not often cause problems but they don't work as well if you don't drink enough water during the day. Osmotic …
Medical tests
… in your blood. BNP is made by your heart and shows how well your heart is working. Normally, only a low amount of … of time, such as from heart failure , the heart releases more BNP, increasing the blood level of BNP. Why It Is Done … A very high BNP level means that heart failure is much more likely. Your doctor will also look at other tests and …
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… living on reserves and in Indigenous communities. For more information To help people find hospice palliative care … living on reserves and in Indigenous communities. For more information To help people find hospice palliative care …
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… cancer. A high PSA can cause a lot of worry and lead to more tests. But most high PSA test results will not turn out … evidence. Evidence comes from studies that look at how well treatments and tests work and how safe they are. For … guidelines on prostate multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging. Canadian Urological Association Journal, 16(4): …
Medications
… nerve damage, possibly resulting in permanent hearing loss and balance problems. The risk is higher if you have … worsen side effects or make the infection (especially TB) more difficult to treat (resistant). If TB becomes resistant … of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat) severe …
Medications
… does not control breathing problems or when more than one long-term medication is clearly needed to … around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can … your doctor for details. If this medication stops working well, or you need to use your quick-relief inhaler more …
Medications
… vomiting, stomach/abdominal pain, gas, diarrhea, weight loss, headache, muscle cramps, dizziness, or weakness may … to treat diarrhea. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist for more details. Remember that this medication has been … of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat) severe …
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… the campylobacter bacterium. Campylobacteriosis occurs much more often in the summer months than in the winter months. … treated? You treat campylobacteriosis by managing any complications until it passes. Dehydration caused … diapers. Wash fresh fruits and vegetables by rinsing them well with running water. If possible, use two cutting …
Medications
… of unpleasant side effects, it is very important that no more than 30% of the calories in your diet come from fat. … hours before or after orlistat. You should see some weight loss within 2 weeks after you start orlistat. Tell your … of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat) severe …
