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… woman contracts rubella, she may have a miscarriage or stillbirth. Her baby may be born with severe birth defects, … leaving the hospital. Rubella vaccine should not be given during pregnancy as a general precaution of avoiding live … vaccines in pregnancy. If a woman receives rubella vaccine during her pregnancy, this is not a reason to terminate the …
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… When pregnant or trying to get pregnant. Drinking alcohol during this time puts your baby at risk of Fetal Alcohol … Disorder (FASD). To learn more, visit Alcohol and drug use during pregnancy While breastfeeding Driving a motor … down alcohol Women's hormonal cycles (and some forms of birth control) impact metabolism rates Gendered social and …
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… psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis). Methotrexate has caused birth defects and death in unborn babies. Women must avoid … Lumps (tumors/abnormal growths) may very rarely appear during methotrexate use. The drug must be stopped and … your doctor for more details. Methotrexate must not be used during pregnancy. It may harm an unborn baby. Your doctor …
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… Some people taking pramipexole have fallen asleep suddenly during their usual daily activities (such as talking on the … drowsiness beforehand. This sleep effect may occur anytime during treatment with pramipexole even if you have used this … time. If you experience increased sleepiness or fall asleep during the day, do not drive or take part in other possibly …
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… Some people taking ropinirole have fallen asleep suddenly during their usual daily activities (such as talking on the … drowsiness beforehand. This sleep effect may occur anytime during treatment with ropinirole even if you have used this … time. If you experience increased sleepiness or fall asleep during the day, do not drive or take part in other possibly …
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… including: difficult/slow/shallow breathing (especially during sleep) A very serious allergic reaction to this drug … react quickly. Though sodium oxybate helps keep you awake during the day, you still may not be able to safely perform … care when doing these activities, and avoid them completely during the first 6 hours after you take this medication. …
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… problems. For example, if a pregnant person has an STI when during birth, the newborn may have the disease. If your test shows … younger than 30, your doctor may recommend a gonorrhea test during routine checkups. footnote 1 Syphilis The PHAC …
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… you take any medicines for diarrhea. When to call for help during self-care Call a doctor if any of the following occur during self-care at home: Dehydration . New black or bloody … you take any medicines for diarrhea. When to call for help during self-care Call a doctor if any of the following occur …
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… solutions. Do not share eye medicine. When to call for help during self-care Call a doctor if any of the following occur during self-care at home: Vision changes, such as blurred … solutions. Do not share eye medicine. When to call for help during self-care Call a doctor if any of the following occur …
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… tetanus primary vaccination series. When to call for help during self-care Call a doctor if any of the following occur during self-care at home: New or worse signs of infection, … tetanus primary vaccination series. When to call for help during self-care Call a doctor if any of the following occur …