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Medications
… heartbeat, heart problems due to severe bleeding) high blood pressure heartburn problems (such as acid reflux, … and confusion can increase the risk of falling. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
Medical tests
… are 34 or more weeks pregnant. During a contraction, the blood and oxygen supply to your baby drops for a short time. … The test may need to be done more than once during your pregnancy. Contraction stress test footnote 1 Normal: Normal … The test may need to be done more than once during your pregnancy. Contraction stress test footnote 1 Normal: Normal …
Health topics
… with bipolar disorder who is having a manic episode. The high energy level can be tiring or even scary. The person … take comments or behaviour personally. During periods of high energy, a person often says and does things that he or … for the person to sit down to a meal during periods of high energy, so offer easy to eat foods. Examples are peanut …
Health topics
… and protein to avoid weight loss when you have COPD. Eat high-calorie snacks. Snack foods that can help you add … Crackers with peanut butter. Cereal with half-and-half. High-calorie drinks like whole milk, milkshakes, and … protein to your diet. Milk, milk products, and meats are high in protein. Try to eat more of these foods, or: Add …
Medications
… Angina occurs when the heart muscle is not getting enough blood. This drug works by relaxing and widening blood … which could increase the risk of falls. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly … which could increase the risk of falls. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
Medications
… the mouth/eye/skin/genitals. The risk for infections may be higher if you also take other drugs that suppress the immune … may cause serious (sometimes fatal) problems from blood clots (such as deep vein thrombosis, heart attack, … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
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… by fever (about 1 child in 3,000), a temporary drop in the blood cells that help prevent bleeding (about 1 person in … encephalitis from measles is about 1 in 1,000 which is much higher than from the vaccine. It is important to stay in the … infected with the virus in the first 3 months of their pregnancy. Rubella can also cause miscarriage or stillbirth. …
Medications
… doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: blood/bone marrow problems (such as low red/white blood … of this drug, especially the risk of infections. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly … your doctor. Mothers who have used this medication during pregnancy should ask a doctor about …
Medications
… brands of this medication contain albumin made from human blood. Even though the blood is carefully tested, and this … medication should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. … cosmetic treatment of wrinkles is not recommended during pregnancy. It is not known whether this medication passes …
Medications
… nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Do not donate blood while using mycophenolate and for 6 weeks after … or plan to become pregnant. Your doctor may order a pregnancy test before starting this medication, after 8 to … control such as pills, patch, or ring. This could cause pregnancy. If you are using hormonal birth control, you …