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… Financial abuse of older adults Last updated February 24, 2022 … that people may experience in later life. It accounts for over half of elder abuse situations reported. Financial … Make sure you understand every document you sign What should I do if I see a crime or harmful situation? Call the …
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… not a complete list of testosterones. Why is testosterone used? In men, testosterone is used to treat problems that … Increase muscle mass. Prevent bone loss. Testosterone should not be used unless tests have shown that testosterone … all the medicines you take. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines and natural health products. That …
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… Fostamatinib - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions Overdose Notes Missed Dose Storage Medical Alert … cause or worsen high blood pressure. Your blood pressure should be checked regularly. Your doctor may start or adjust …
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… Legionnaires' disease is a type of pneumonia . It is caused by bacteria called Legionella pneumophila . The … A cough may take longer to disappear. But in general you should start to feel better within the first few days of treatment. Complete recovery can take from 2 to 4 months. Pontiac fever will go …
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… Progestin/Estrogen Contraceptive - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions … for 7 days unless otherwise directed by your doctor. You should have your period during the fourth week of the cycle. … swelling of the ankles/feet (fluid retention), or weight change may occur. Vaginal bleeding between periods …
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… rest as often as you can during the day. Get help with housework and other duties whenever possible. Think twice … about medicines that you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines. Some medicines have been linked … Do not smoke. Smoking increases the risk of low birth weight and fetal death. If you smoke, talk with your doctor …
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… Overview One reason that many of us are not at a healthy weight is because, somewhere along the line, we stopped listening to our … your meals need to be balanced. This means that each meal should contain: Carbohydrate. You get this from grains, …
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… Theophylline Liquid - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions … regularly to be effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. If … on your medical condition, response to treatment, age, weight, lab tests (theophylline blood levels), and other …
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… Estrogens Cream - Vaginal On this page: Uses Other Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … benefits of hormone treatment with your doctor. Estrogens should not be used to prevent heart disease or dementia. … Nausea/vomiting, bloating, breast tenderness, headache, or weight changes may occur. If any of these effects last or …
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… Estradiol Tablet - Vaginal On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions … benefits of hormone treatment with your doctor. Estrogens should not be used to prevent heart disease or dementia. … bloating, diarrhea, breast tenderness, headache, or weight changes may occur. If any of these effects last or …
