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… pharmacist. Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually twice daily. Taking … nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). To reduce your risk of side effects, your doctor may direct you to start … has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do …
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… that connects the mouth and the stomach) contracts to move food from the mouth to the stomach. It does this with a … diffuse esophageal spasm, or DES. These spasms can prevent food from reaching the stomach. When this happens, the food gets stuck in the esophagus. Sometimes the squeezing …
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… tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. To reduce the risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when … has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do … (hypertensive crisis), which may be fatal. Many drug and food interactions can increase this risk. (See also Drug …
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… Staph Foodborne Illness On this page: What is staph foodborne illness? Staph foodborne illness is a type of foodborne illness caused by …
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… care professional. This drug may also be used to reduce the risk of nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy. … medication by mouth as directed by your doctor. Take with food or milk to prevent stomach upset. Take the tablet form … are taking this medication every other day or are slowly reducing your dose, and you miss a dose, ask your doctor or …
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… year) and young children (1-5 years) may be at a higher risk of heat-related illness, especially if they do not have … outside During an extreme heat event, you can lower the risk of heat-related illness by keeping infants and young … bottle or cup with a straw as age-appropriate and offer foods with extra fluid content such as fruit and dairy …
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… On this page: Health Tools Lowering Your Risk Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor Treatment … condition. Skin Cancer: Protecting Your Skin Lowering Your Risk Always wear a wide-brimmed hat and long sleeves and … condition. Skin Cancer: Protecting Your Skin Lowering Your Risk Always wear a wide-brimmed hat and long sleeves and …
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… On this page: Health Tools Lowering Your Risk Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor Treatment … condition. Skin Cancer: Protecting Your Skin Lowering Your Risk Always wear a wide-brimmed hat and long sleeves and … condition. Skin Cancer: Protecting Your Skin Lowering Your Risk Always wear a wide-brimmed hat and long sleeves and …
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… their baby's crying gets worse after they have had certain foods or drinks and then breastfeed. Some foods may affect … by taking preventive measures to reduce your baby's risk of illness. If you are breastfeeding, be aware of your … smoke. Breathing in second-hand smoke can increase a baby's risk for respiratory problems, ear infections, and asthma. …
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… their body or appearance that can be changed. What are the risks? Think carefully about the decision to have cosmetic … to help you look and feel young and healthy. Eat healthy foods. Get plenty of exercise. Limit how much time you spend … reduction. There are several non-surgical procedures for reducing fat cells under the chin, around the belly, and in …