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… with type 2 diabetes and heart disease to lower the risk of death from heart attack or stroke. Empagliflozin … heart failure. It may help you live longer and lower your risk of going to the hospital for heart failure. … pharmacist. Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually once daily in the …
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… you didn't expect. Medicines may also interact with certain foods or drinks, like grapefruit juice and alcohol. Some … you didn't expect. Medicines may also interact with certain foods or drinks, like grapefruit juice and alcohol. Some …
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… cancers. How To Use Take this medication by mouth with food or milk to prevent stomach upset. Take this medication … has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do … beverages while taking this medication to decrease the risk of stomach/intestinal bleeding. If you have diabetes, …
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… nodule might be cancer or another problem. What puts you at risk? Your doctor will look at several things to see how … you may have more tests or treatment. It depends on the risk that the nodule may be cancer. If the risk of cancer is small, your doctor may just want to watch …
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… Basics What is shigellosis? Shigellosis is a type of foodborne illness caused by infection with the Shigella … members and playmates of infected children are also at high risk of becoming infected. Food may become contaminated by … members and playmates of infected children are also at high risk of becoming infected. Food may become contaminated by …
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… health needs. Warning There may be a slightly increased risk of serious, possibly fatal side effects (such as heart … of dementia-related behavior problems. Discuss the risks and benefits of this medication, as well as other … How To Use Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually 1 to 3 times a day. …
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… problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Metformin works by helping … such as diet and exercise to keep people who are at high risk for diabetes from becoming diabetic. It may also be … heavy exercise, or do not consume enough calories from food. To help prevent low blood sugar, eat meals on a …
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… certain things that make you more likely to get it. Your risk is higher if you smoke, are very overweight (obese), … first notice pain, before it becomes severe. Eat healthy food. If you do not feel like eating, try to eat food that … certain things that make you more likely to get it. Your risk is higher if you smoke, are very overweight (obese), …
