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… Temporal lobe epilepsy (the most common type of epilepsy in adults). It causes smacking of the lips or rubbing the hands … of medicine to best manage your epilepsy. The goal is to prevent seizures while causing the fewest side effects. Some … carbohydrates. The ketogenic diet can be used to prevent seizures in an adult or a child who has any type of …
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… is used in certain infants and young children to prevent serious lung infections (such as pneumonia) that are … (respiratory syncytial virus-RSV). Palivizumab works by preventing the growth of the virus. This medication is not … herbal products). This medication is not usually used by adults. It is unlikely to be used during pregnancy or …
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… is not pumping well. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This … stop this medication and tell the doctor right away. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this …
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… pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This … or notice new or changed moles/skin lesions. Older adults may be at greater risk for side effects while using …
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… before or after taking this medication because they will prevent your body from fully absorbing this drug. Avoid … Consult the doctor or pharmacist for more details. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this …
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… muscle pain, headache, tiredness, dizziness). To help prevent withdrawal, your doctor may lower your dose slowly. … use of this medication. See also Medical Alert section. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this …
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… muscle pain, headache, tiredness, dizziness). To help prevent withdrawal, your doctor may slowly lower the dose of … vaccines (such as flu vaccine inhaled through the nose). Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this …
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… muscle pain, headache, tiredness, dizziness). To help prevent withdrawal, your doctor may slowly lower the dose of … vaccines (such as flu vaccine inhaled through the nose). Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this …
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… may become worse when the drug is suddenly stopped. To prevent withdrawal symptoms (such as weakness, weight loss, … vaccines (such as flu vaccine inhaled through the nose). Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this …
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… time lost from work or school. This drug is also used to prevent breathing trouble brought on by exercise. Formoterol … your doctor or dentist that you are using this medication. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this …