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… Test Overview Percutaneous liver biopsy is a procedure to take a very small sample of your liver tissue. Then a doctor … ribs on your right side. The needle goes into your liver to take the tissue sample. The doctor may use X-ray pictures on … bandage on the spot where the needle went in. The procedure takes 15 to 20 minutes. But the needle is in your liver for …
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… abortion is a series of pills (Mifegymiso®) that you can take at home, if you are less than 9 weeks pregnant. … otherwise known as “morning after pills". You don’t need to take them the next morning, but they are most effective the sooner you take them. One ECP contains a progestin called …
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… medicine to determine whether you should stop taking it or take a different one. An appointment may not be necessary. … medicine to determine whether you should stop taking it or take a different one. An appointment may not be necessary. …
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… Medicine Make sure you know about each of the medicines you take. This includes why you take it, how to take it, what you can expect while you're taking it, and any …
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… Medicine Make sure you know about each of the medicines you take. This includes why you take it, how to take it, what you can expect while you're taking it, and any …
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… Several medicines can help you quit using tobacco. You can take medicine to reduce your craving for nicotine. You also … dreams, and feeling very tired. You might not be able to take it if you have certain health conditions, such as … or very angry while taking it. You might not be able to take it if you have certain health problems, such as …
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… Medicine Make sure you know about each of the medicines you take. This includes why you take it, how to take it, what you can expect while you're taking it, and any …
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… gradually. Doctors call it "tapering off." People who take antidepressants should never stop or taper off without … doctor will give you a tapering plan. With this plan, you take smaller and smaller doses of your medicine until you're … gradually. Doctors call it "tapering off." People who take antidepressants should never stop or taper off without …
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… Tools Health Tools help you make wise health decisions or take action to improve your health. Decision Points focus on … are important to many health problems. Headaches: Should I Take Medicine to Prevent Migraines? Actionsets are designed to help people take an active role in managing a health condition. …
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… to determine whether you should stop taking the medicine or take a different one. An appointment may not be necessary. Do not take another dose of the medicine until you have spoken to … to determine whether you should stop taking the medicine or take a different one. An appointment may not be necessary. …