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… drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). If you suddenly stop using this medication, you may have withdrawal … cause a very serious condition called neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS). Get medical help right away if you have any … breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Drug …
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… your doctor. Seizures may become worse when the drug is suddenly stopped. Your dose may need to be gradually … of: heart problems (such as chest pain, sick sinus syndrome, heart failure, AV block, irregular heartbeat) … breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Drug …
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… There are different types of pinched nerves (entrapment syndromes) that affect the elbow. Examples of these syndromes include: Cubital tunnel syndrome. Cubital tunnel syndrome involves the ulnar nerve. …
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… to chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, liver cancer and even death. How is hepatitis C virus spread? HCV is spread … is safe for a person with HCV to breast or chestfeed their infant, unless the nipple or areola is cracked or bleeding. …
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… as ulcers, bleeding) heart problems (such as sick sinus syndrome, other conduction disorders) fainting seizures … of certain heart problems (QT prolongation in the EKG, sudden cardiac death) Low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood may …
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… have weakness on one side of the body, trouble speaking, sudden vision changes, confusion, chest pain, trouble … low-dose aspirin to help prevent heart attack, stroke, and death in people with a certain heart problem (coronary … (retinopathy) a certain clotting disorder (antiphospholipid syndrome) certain hereditary enzyme problems (such as …
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… . Genetic Test . Sickle Cell Disease . Polycystic Ovary Syndrome . Cystic Fibrosis . Pregnancy: Should I Have … Cystic Fibrosis Cystic Fibrosis Carrier Screening Down Syndrome Down Syndrome, Ages 1 Month to 1 Year Down Syndrome, Ages 1 to 5 …
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… your  local health authority . Drug-related overdoses and deaths are a serious concern. Be drug smart if you are … blood. This can lead to brain damage, cardiac arrest and death. If you think someone is overdosing, call 9-1-1 right … since April 2016. Toxic drugs are the leading cause of death for British Columbians aged 19 to 39, and the second …
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… chest/jaw/left arm pain unusual sweating confusion sudden dizziness/fainting pain/swelling/warmth in the groin/calf sudden severe headache trouble speaking weakness on one side … may cause a condition known as ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS). This condition may occur during or after …
Medications
… chest/jaw/left arm pain unusual sweating confusion sudden dizziness/fainting pain/swelling/warmth in the groin/calf sudden severe headaches trouble speaking weakness on one … may cause a condition known as ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS). This condition may occur during or after …