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… Aspirin to Prevent Heart Attack and Stroke On this page: Overview Overview Aspirin prevents blood … that is made worse by aspirin. How do you take aspirin safely? Take aspirin with food. If aspirin upsets your … should not be taken with many prescription and over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, and natural health products. So …
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… Hypertensive Emergency On this page: Overview Overview What is a hypertensive … many things. These include other health problems, certain medicines, and not taking blood pressure medicines … change in blood pressure. If blood pressure is lowered too quickly, your body may have a hard time getting blood to …
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… Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 On this page: Overview Overview Most people who have COVID-19 recover in 2 … coughing. Here are other common problems, along with some tips you can try. Trouble thinking or concentrating ("brain … ease muscle pain. Ask your doctor if you can take over-the-counter pain medicine. If you aren't getting better, talk to …
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… Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions Overdose Notes Missed Dose Storage Pronunciation: … allergic reaction. How To Use If you are using the over-the-counter product, read all directions on the product package … any activity that requires clear vision until you can do it safely. Do not use this medication in children younger than …
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… When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines What is … to your doctor before you take any prescription or over-the-counter medicines. This includes natural health products …
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… the virus. This is called cryotherapy. You can first try an over-the-counter medicine to freeze your wart. Or you can have your … immune system to kill the wart virus. Or they can inject medicines into the wart. If you have diabetes, peripheral …
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… better within the first few days of treatment. Complete recovery can take from 2 to 4 months. Pontiac fever will go … aches, drink plenty of fluids and consider taking over-the-counter pain relievers like acetaminophen (Tylenol, for … than 18 because of the risk of Reye syndrome . Be safe with medicines. Read and follow all instructions on the label. …
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… sugary snacks between meals, the teeth are coated in sugars over and over again. Tooth decay can also develop when a … for thirst. Give up the bottle or sippy cup at bedtime For tips on how to help your child give up a bottle or sippy cup … If you choose to give your baby a soother, here are a few tips: Ensure that breastfeeding is well established Choose …
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… areas. Nitrate levels in ground water may change over time, especially after a heavy rainfall. Nitrate … see HealthLinkBC File #69b Feeding your baby formula: Safely making and storing formula . How can I get my well … that boiling water will not remove nitrate, nor will most counter-top filtration units. There is no substitute for …
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… Avoiding Triggers for Sudden Heart Failure Actionset Overview Triggers are things that make your heart failure … and rest. Do not exercise when you do not feel well. Take medicines correctly Take your medicines exactly as … those prescribed to you by other doctors and any over-the-counter medicines or natural health products you take. Take …