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… from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other … pertussis, polio and Haemophilus influenzae type b. For more information see HealthLinkBC File #105 Diphtheria, … babies may receive the hepatitis B vaccine separately, for more information see HealthLinkBC File #25c Hepatitis B …
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… can cause disease. The final preparation of HBIg undergoes more testing to ensure no known infectious viruses are … dose of hepatitis B vaccine when you get HBIg. You may need more doses of hepatitis B vaccine later to provide long-term … infection. Speak with your health care provider. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File #25a Hepatitis B …
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… own. It's important to treat GERD, because it can lead to more serious problems, such as inflammation or narrowing of … may work better than H2 blockers. But you may need to try more than one medicine to find one that works well for you. … them. Read the label to make sure that you are not taking more than the recommended dose. Too much aspirin can be …
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… is a "water pill" (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and … risk of side effects. Do not increase your dose or take it more often than directed. Take this medication regularly to … reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Before using this medication, tell your doctor …
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… overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details. Cholestyramine may also be used to treat … people with high cholesterol, this causes the liver to make more bile acid by using cholesterol in the blood. This helps … completely, and drink right away. Rinse your glass with more liquid and drink the rinse liquid to be sure that you …
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… your doctor for details. If you find that you are drinking more fluids than directed, tell your doctor right away. Your … medical condition and response to treatment. Do not take more desmopressin or take it more often than prescribed. Take this medication regularly …
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… of unpleasant side effects, it is very important that no more than 30% of the calories in your diet come from fat. … 3 main meals. Do not increase your dose or use this drug more often or for longer than prescribed. Your condition … may occur. These side effects may get worse if you eat more fat than you should. If these effects last or get …
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… needed" basis. Do not increase your dose or use this drug more often or for longer than prescribed. Your condition … your doctor may lower your dose slowly. Withdrawal is more likely if you have used nabilone for a long time or in … the risk of addiction. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details. Tell your doctor if your condition lasts or …
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… types of chest pain (angina). It may allow you to exercise more and decrease the frequency of angina attacks. … It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. This medication must be taken regularly to be … in your bloodstream. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details. Use this medication regularly to get the most …
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… medical condition that masks your asthma. Or you may be more likely to have side effects from asthma medicines or be … , which can make it hard to diagnose asthma. Have one or more other health conditions that can make asthma symptoms … lung function tests, which can make diagnosis and treatment more difficult. Have trouble using inhalers properly. Don't …
