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… can lead to dehydration. You may need prescribed medicines, hospitalization, or both. Be sure to watch for signs of … can lead to dehydration. You may need prescribed medicines, hospitalization, or both. Be sure to watch for signs of …
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… them recently. It is also common in older people who are in hospitals and nursing homes and in people who are getting … them recently. It is also common in older people who are in hospitals and nursing homes and in people who are getting …
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… either through diet or supplements to prevent spinal cord birth defects. Folic acid is a B-complex vitamin needed to … during pregnancy when used as directed. Certain spinal cord birth defects may be prevented by maintaining adequate … either through diet or supplements to prevent spinal cord birth defects. Folic acid is a B-complex vitamin needed to …
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… this medication. Ask your doctor about reliable forms of birth control while using this medication and for 1 year after stopping treatment. Do not use birth control that contains estrogen. If you become … this medication. Ask your doctor about reliable forms of birth control while using this medication and for 1 year …
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… them. When dust containing infected animal waste, such as birth fluids, gets stirred up into the air, germs can spread … reason, the public should not be involved in the animal birthing process. Which animals spread diseases to people? …
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… Getting enough folate (folic acid) reduces the risk of a birth defect that affects the brain and spinal cord, called … are also high in vitamin A. Too much vitamin A may cause birth defects, especially during the first trimester. The …
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… This medication may decrease the effectiveness of hormonal birth control such as pills, patch, or ring. This could … doctor or pharmacist if you should use additional reliable birth control methods while using this medication. Also tell … breakthrough bleeding, because these may be signs that your birth control is not working well. Overdose If someone has …
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… This medication may decrease the effectiveness of hormonal birth control such as pills, patch, or ring. This could … doctor about additional or alternative reliable forms of birth control, and use an effective barrier method (latex or … bleeding, because these may be signs that your hormonal birth control is not working well. Do not take this …