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Medications
… drugs (including tiaprofenic acid) may rarely increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke. This effect can happen at … reduce pain, swelling, and joint stiffness from arthritis. Reducing symptoms of arthritis may improve your ability to … upset occurs while taking this medication, take it with food, milk, or an antacid. The dosage is based on your …
Medications
… as people of Asian/South Asian descent) are at greater risk. Your doctor may order a blood test to measure your … (such as trigeminal neuralgia). This medication works by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain and … tablets, take this medication by mouth with food as directed by your doctor, usually 2 times a day. Do …
Medications
… survival after a heart attack. It may also be used in high risk patients (such as patients with heart disease/diabetes) … How To Use Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually once or twice … medical condition and response to treatment. To reduce your risk of side effects, your doctor may direct you to start …
Health topics
… some of these recommendations may be different. Canada's Food Guide recommends that you make it a habit to eat a … is best. This is especially important for people who are at risk for or already have high blood pressure. Try to limit … comprehensive guidelines for the prevention, diagnosis, risk assessment, and treatment of hypertension in adults and …
Medications
… drugs (such as "statins" or fibrates). Ezetimibe works by reducing the amount of cholesterol your body absorbs from … directed by your doctor, usually once daily with or without food. The dosage is based on your medical condition and … has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do …
Medications
… prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). It works by reducing the size of the enlarged prostate. This helps to … prevention of prostate cancer. It may slightly increase the risk of developing a very serious form of prostate cancer. … pharmacist. Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually once daily. Swallow …
Health topics
… pressure or asthma? Your doctor or midwife will look at the risks. A medicine may have risks, but not treating your illness could be risky too. If … mg) of folic acid. footnote 1 You can get it from fortified foods (such as cereals) and supplements. If you are pregnant …
Medical tests
… Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview Allergy … moulds, dust, feathers, and pet dander. Identify likely food allergens (such as eggs, milk, peanuts, nuts, fish, … from the needle, or you may feel a quick sting or pinch. Risks Allergy skin tests The major risk with the skin prick …
Medications
… drugs (including piroxicam) may rarely increase the risk for a heart attack or stroke. This effect can happen at … reduce pain, swelling, and joint stiffness from arthritis. Reducing these symptoms helps you do more of your normal … drug. To prevent stomach upset, take this medication with food, milk, or an antacid. The dosage is based on your …
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… not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to … contact with an infected person's saliva when sharing food, drinks, cigarettes or by kissing. Measles , also known … benefits and possible reactions for each vaccine and the risk of not getting immunized, can legally consent to or …
