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… Over-the-Counter Medicine Precautions On this page: Overview Overview Before using over-the-counter medicines, be sure you know the benefits and side effects of a medicine. Use medicines only if non-medicine approaches are …
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Medicine Blood Level Test On this page: Test Overview Why It … It Feels Risks Results Test Overview A medicine blood level test measures how much of your medicine is in your blood. Your doctor checks it to make …
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… Cardiac Rehabilitation: Medicine and Exercise On this page: Overview Related … you are in a cardiac rehab program, you are probably taking medicines for your heart and for other health reasons. Some prescribed medicines can change your heart rate, blood pressure, and …
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… Epilepsy Medicine Therapy Failure On this page: Overview Overview Medicine therapy for epilepsy can fail for several reasons: … that you cannot take the drug anymore. You take other medicines or natural health products, such as herbs or …
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… Questions About Medicines for Epilepsy On this page: Overview Related … Overview While working with your doctor to plan a medicine routine for yourself or your child, it may help you … you prepare. How often will I or my child have to take the medicine? Some medicines for epilepsy have to be taken …
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Medicines That Can Cause Bruises On this page: Overview Overview Many prescription and non-prescription medicines may reduce your blood's ability to clot and cause … bruising or bleeding under the skin. A few examples are: Medicines (called blood thinners) that prevent blood clots. …
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Medicines That Can Cause Constipation On this page: Overview … Information Overview Many prescription and non-prescription medicines can cause constipation. Examples include: Antacids. Antidepressants. Some blood pressure medicines. Cold medicines (antihistamines). Calcium and iron …
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Medicines That Can Cause Headache On this page: Overview Overview Many prescription and non-prescription medicines and supplements can cause headaches. A few examples are: Medicines that contain hormones, such as birth control pills …
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Medicines That Can Cause Blisters On this page: Overview Overview Many prescription and non-prescription medicines, including some that you put directly on the skin, … (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen (for example, Advil or Motrin). Medicines you put on your skin (topical medicines), such as …
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… HIV: Taking Antiretroviral Medicines Actionset Overview Taking antiretroviral medicines for HIV can help you stay healthy and live about as long as someone without HIV. Often the medicines are combined in a single pill. Most of the time, …