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… before travelling. Make sure you are aware of the possible side effects of the prescribed anti-malaria medication and know … for the entire time you are travelling. If you have side effects from the medication, do not stop taking it …
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… If your main concern is how your legs look, you might consider a procedure. Home care won't change how your legs … closes the vein. This laser treatment is used on the outside of the skin to close off small veins near the surface. … What are the benefits? What are the risks and side effects? Have a procedure for varicose veins Have a …
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… your kidneys do their job or may help you avoid some of the side effects of medicine. But for people facing a terminal … involved? What are the benefits? What are the risks and side effects? Choose artificial hydration and nutrition …
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… with how your body absorbs levodopa. This can make the effects of the medicine less predictable. It may be helpful … a dietitian or doctor. Symptoms of Parkinson's disease and side effects of medicines used to treat the disease can … a dietitian or doctor. Symptoms of Parkinson's disease and side effects of medicines used to treat the disease can …
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… slowly building up to 1 to 2 hours each morning. (Possible side effects include eye strain, headache, feeling "wired," and … risk of suicide. Talk to your doctor about these possible side effects and the warning signs of suicide . Additional …
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… medicines are rarely used because they have significant side effects. It is important to determine whether the benefits … swelling before periods. But breast pain is also a known side effect of birth control pills. Preventing breast pain …
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… medicines that suppress the immune system like steroids or chemotherapy, or natural health products can cause symptoms … movement in your face, arm, or leg, especially on only one side of your body. Trouble seeing in one or both eyes. … the person during the seizure. Position the person on their side so that fluid can leak out of the mouth. But be careful …
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… symptom of a migraine headache is a throbbing pain on one side of your head or behind an eye. Some people have an aura … symptom of a migraine headache is a throbbing pain on one side of your head . You also may have other symptoms before, … and to stop the headaches with the fewest drug side effects. For mild to moderate migraines, you may first want …
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… an anticoagulant will have a problem with severe bleeding inside the body. This means that 97 to 99 out of 100 people … right away, your doctor may need to quickly reverse the effects of an anticoagulant. Dabigatran and warfarin. … are already taking warfarin and are having a problem with side effects. Your doctor may recommend that you take or …
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… risks and benefits. The shot is needed every 3 months. Any side effects may last 3 months or longer. The shot may cause … risks and benefits. The shot is needed every 3 months. Any side effects may last 3 months or longer. The shot may cause …