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… Megestrol is similar to a natural substance made by your body called progesterone. Other Uses This section contains … fever, gas, decreased sexual ability/desire, weight gain, changes in appetite, or upset stomach may occur. Women may … may harm an unborn baby. Your doctor should order a pregnancy test before starting this medication. Ask about …
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… is an inherited blood disorder that causes your body to make less hemoglobin or abnormal hemoglobin. … Hemoglobin helps red blood cells spread oxygen through your body. Low levels of hemoglobin may cause anemia , an illness … folic acid supplements. Folic acid is a vitamin that your body needs to produce red blood cells. Severe thalassemia …
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… immunized in childhood but is not provided for free in B.C. During an outbreak of pertussis, the vaccine may be provided … can also put you at risk. Pertussis can be spread to others during the early stages of the infection when symptoms are … 1 year of age and pregnant women in the last 3 months of pregnancy, as well as all of their household and daycare …
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… vision problems Corticosteroids may weaken the body's ability to fight infections. This may make you more … the doctor regularly so your child's height can be checked. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
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… your doctor. The dosage is based on your medical condition, body size, and response to treatment. This medication is … promptly. Symptoms of an infusion reaction that may occur during inotuzumab ozogamicin treatment include shortness of … may harm an unborn baby. Your doctor should order a pregnancy test before you start this medication. Ask about …
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… stools, vomit that looks like coffee grounds) mental/mood changes (such as depression, mood swings, agitation) … for a long time can make it more difficult for your body to respond to physical stress. Before having surgery or … so your child's height and growth can be checked. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
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… the amount of urine that you make. This causes your body to get rid of extra salt and water, which probably … feeling/tingling in the fingers/toes hair loss mental/mood changes decreased sexual ability/interest muscle/joint pain … greater risk for side effects while using this drug. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
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… and herbal products). Children's dosage is also based on body size. Take this medication regularly to get the most … problems, headache, diarrhea, muscle/joint pain, unusual changes in sense of touch, or changes in how food tastes may … to become pregnant. Women of childbearing age should have a pregnancy test before starting treatment. You should not …
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… urges to urinate). These symptoms are caused by the body making less estrogen. When treating only vaginal … vaginal discharge, breast tenderness, headache, or weight changes may occur. If any of these effects last or get … more information. This medication should not be used during pregnancy. If you become pregnant or think you may be …
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… stools, vomit that looks like coffee grounds) mental/mood changes (such as depression, mood swings, agitation) … for a long time can make it more difficult for your body to respond to physical stress. Before having surgery or … so your child's height and growth can be checked. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …