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… . Together, this group of health problems increases your risk of heart attack, stroke, and diabetes. This syndrome raises your risk for coronary artery disease (CAD) . It also increases your risk for diabetes. What causes it? Metabolic syndrome is …
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… cough suppressant that affects a certain part of the brain, reducing the urge to cough. Decongestants help relieve … pharmacist. Take this medication by mouth with or without food or as directed by your doctor. If stomach upset occurs, … (such as pain/fever drugs, diet aids, or cough-and-cold/allergy products) because they may contain the same or …
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… round, flat organ that forms during pregnancy. It gives the baby food and oxygen from your body. In a normal pregnancy, the … aren't sure what causes it, but some things can raise your risk. These are called risk factors. Common risk factors for …
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… of age. The vaccine is also provided free to people at high risk of infection or severe illness, including those who: … Are in close contact with infected persons Have eaten food prepared by a food handler with hepatitis A infection Individuals with HIV …
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… care professional. This drug may also be used to reduce the risk of a serious parasite infection (toxoplasmosis) spreading to an unborn baby during pregnancy. How To Use Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually 2 to 3 times daily. …
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… capsule by mouth usually as a single dose, with or without food at any time of the day, or as directed by your doctor. … has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do … only when clearly needed. Fluconazole may harm an unborn baby if taken during the first 3 months of pregnancy. …
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… Take this medication by mouth, usually once daily with food (after a meal), or as directed by your doctor. Dosage … has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do … must not be used during pregnancy. It may harm an unborn baby. Exemestane is used mainly in women after menopause. If …
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… baking soda or salt. It may also be best to eat soft, moist foods. Nausea may also occur. If any of these effects last … has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do … while using pralatrexate. Pralatrexate may harm an unborn baby. Women of childbearing age should ask about reliable …
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… medication by mouth, usually once daily with or without food or as directed by your doctor. Dosage is based on your … has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do … must not be used during pregnancy. It may harm an unborn baby. Letrozole is used mainly in women after menopause. If …
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… is not a cure for HIV infection. To decrease your risk of spreading HIV disease to others, continue to take … pharmacist. Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually once daily. The … can lower the risk of passing HIV infection to your baby, and doravirine may be part of that treatment. Discuss …