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Medications
… (such as asthma, bronchitis) slowed gut movement (such as chronic constipation, ileus, blockage) heart problems (such … lightheadedness can increase the risk of falling. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly … as levodopa and carbidopa, selegiline) certain drugs for high blood pressure (methyldopa, guanethidine, guanadrel, …
Medications
… this drug has been used for a certain mental/mood disorder (chronic schizophrenia). There may be a slightly increased … can increase the amount of this medication in your bloodstream. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more … lightheadedness can increase the risk of falling. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
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… is too little fluid around your baby in the uterus during pregnancy. Having a low amount of this fluid can affect how … But causes may include: A health problem you have, such as high blood pressure. A problem with the placenta. This is a large …
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… be more likely than other children to develop long-lasting (chronic) inflammation in the bronchial tubes. Immune system. … likely to get asthma. footnote 6 Cigarette smoking during pregnancy. Women who smoke during pregnancy increase the … Studies have found a link between obesity in children and a higher-than-average asthma prevalence. But the reason for …
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… the nose. Sinusitis can be either acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term). Sinusitis is chronic when it lasts 12 weeks or more. What causes it? The … have double vision or a change in your vision. You have a high fever. You have a severe headache and a stiff neck. You …
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… For example, my doctor says I don't need to check my blood sugar all the time. But I am careful to have my snacks … hip." "My vision is nearly gone. It's from years of having high blood sugars. When my sight got really bad, I didn't … to live their lives. How to make decisions When you have a chronic illness, medical decisions may get more complex over …
Medications
… of the uterus). Progesterone must not be used to test for pregnancy. Progestins are not effective in preventing … eyes/skin stomach/abdominal pain This drug may rarely cause blood clots. Get medical help right away if any of these … disease, heart failure) kidney disease depression diabetes high blood levels of cholesterol/triglycerides This drug may …
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… likely if you have used buprenorphine for a long time or in high doses. Tell your doctor or pharmacist right away if you … seizures) breathing problems (such as asthma, sleep apnea, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD) liver disease … you are pregnant or if you plan to become pregnant. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
Medications
… that has spread to the bones. It is also used to treat high blood calcium levels (hypercalcemia) that may occur with … tooth development. This medication must not be used during pregnancy. It may harm an unborn baby. Your doctor should …
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… have surgery. This decision aid is for women who are at high risk for ovarian cancer and are thinking of having … to remember You can't make this decision until you know how high your risk is for ovarian cancer. Your doctor or a … used to look for tumours in and around the ovaries. CA-125 blood test. CA-125 is a protein in your blood. Having more …
