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… Drug Use and Your Health On this page: Facts About Drug Use Health Risks of Drug Use Problem Drug Use Harm-Reduction … People misuse these drugs—as well as over-the-counter medicines such as cough syrups and cold pills—to get high. …
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… Pregnancy: Should I Have Amniocentesis? Decision Point You may want to … be born with a serious problem, you and your partner can use the information to plan for the future. Amniocentesis is … Staff Primary Medical Reviewer Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine Primary Medical Reviewer Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… Bunions: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … Shoes may rub on the bunion, causing pain, blisters, calluses , or sores. You could also get skin and bone infections … or bone of the foot. Side effects from anesthetic or other medicines used to control pain and swelling. Damage to the …
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… Cataracts: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … options Have cataract surgery. Wait until poor eyesight caused by the cataract gets bad enough to bother you. Key … Staff Primary Medical Reviewer Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Primary Medical Reviewer Donald Sproule MDCM, CCFP …
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… Depression: Should I Take an Antidepressant? Decision Point You may want … about taking antidepressants. Key points to remember Taking medicine for your depression can help you get your life back … the following symptoms: A change in eating patterns that causes either weight gain or weight loss Sleeping too much or …
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… Ibuprofen Use in Young Children On this page: Overview Related … and reduce fever and inflammation . Be sure to follow these medicine precautions: Your child's over-the-counter medicine … the dose to give, and how often to give the dose. Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age …
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… Weight-Loss Medicines On this page: About This Medicine Related … medicine that is approved for children. It is meant to be used only in children over the age of 12. Why are … also can harm unborn babies. Women who are pregnant should not take these medicines. General cautions for all …
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… Overview A nebulizer is a tool that delivers liquid medicine as a fine mist. You breathe in the medicine through … in the medicine for a few minutes. Why is a nebulizer used? A nebulizer may be used to treat respiratory problems. These include asthma and …
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… Acetaminophen Use in Young Children On this page: Overview Related … NSAIDs ) such as ibuprofen, but it also is less likely to cause stomach upset and other side effects. Be sure to follow these medicine precautions. Your child's over-the-counter medicine
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… Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Related … are pregnant, you may have common problems that aren't caused by your pregnancy, like a cold or influenza (flu). Or … (Tylenol) for fever and pain. Follow these over-the-counter medicine precautions: Be safe with medicines. Read and …