Sentences with phrase «effects of medications need»

Of course, the side effects of medications need to be acknowledged: roughly a third or more of the people taking them find them ineffective or intolerable or both.

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So as mothers, we need to make sure of the things we eat and the medications we take will not have an adverse effect on our breastfeeding infant.

We need to monitor certain symptoms that may relate to the seizure or are potential side effects of antiepileptic medications.

I knew I desperately needed my medication, but I was terrified about the long - term effects of breastfeeding on antidepressants.

Although antidepressants like SSRIs are transferred through breast milk, there is no data on the long - term effects of exposure to SSRIs in breast milk, including the nervous system, so the benefit of taking the medication needs to outweigh the risk.

Additionally, without the need for anesthesia, post-surgical medications to counterbalance the effects of surgery are all but eliminated.

«Future research is needed to examine parent and clinician management of licensure decisions and crash risk among patients with ADHD, elucidate sex - specific mechanisms by which ADHD influences crash risk to develop countermeasures, and examine real - world effectiveness of medication use and detrimental effects of distractions,» the article concludes.

«Based on our results, medications now need to be developed that neutralize the effect of the ANGPTL4 gene, thereby reducing the risk of a heart attack,» says the study leader, Prof. Schuinkert.

About half of patients diagnosed with high blood pressure will need their medication adjusted within the first year to address side effects or failure to control blood pressure properly.

Theres no cure or universal fix, people respond differently to treatment options, and even when you find a medication — or a combination of them — that works, it may only be effective for a period of time or may need to be stopped to avoid potentially damaging side effects.

A new review confirms the benefits of cholesterol - lowering drugs in lowering heart disease risk, and finds that side effects and risks of the medications are exaggerated, discouraging many who might need the drugs from taking them.

Some medications tone down hyperthyroidism by targeting excess iodine, which the thyroid needs to produce hormones, while others block the effects of the hormones once they're made, according to the Mayo Clinic.

You'll need another med for the side effect of the first medication, then a third med for the side effect of the first side effect.

(GETTYIMAGES) Your child needs medications to stave off future asthma attacks and control symptoms, but reports of side effects from asthma drugs — some frightening — are making you wonder if you are actually doing more harm than good.

You certainly do not need to go to medical school to understand that using drugs to help kids sleep is not their best option, as it in no way, shape or form addresses the underlying cause of poor sleep patterns and instead exposes kids to potentially serious medication side effects.

Using this method, one could heal a lot of chronic illnesses, diseases, preventing the need for surgery or medication (that can cause bad side effects).

I'm not a fan of taking medication unless I absolutely need to, because there are side effects, so I like to turn to home remedies & essential oils first.

If you have a more serious medical condition — such as cancer, heart disease, or lupus — you'll need a therapist who understands the disease, the effects of medications, and contraindications to practicing.

This column will continue the topic of safe yoga therapy, covering two needs: to consider the side effects of medication and to practice within the limits of your expertise.

In addition to considering your students» medical conditions and overall level of fitness when planning a yoga therapy regimen, you'll also need to factor in the effects of any medications your students are taking (which means, of course, that you've got to ask them what those medications are).

Magnesium supplementation may allow for lower antidepressant dosage or avoid the need for use of a second medication, both of which could reduce overall side effect burden.

If animals continue to get too much medication when it is no longer needed - then we can see side effects related to the over-dosing of the medication.

I must know what is considered an emergency, what can wait to be seen, what are the side effects of a medication, what is our vaccine protocol, what are these vaccines for, who needs flea prevention, what will this blood test or urine test tell the owner, what is diabetes, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, cushions disease, renal disease, how do we treat, how do we diagnose?

Your veterinarian will decide when these are appropriate and may require periodic bloodwork to monitor for side effects if your dog needs to take this type of medication on a daily basis.

It may take a bit longer to cure an infestation with a natural treatment, but you'll eliminate the risk of side effects from medication and your pet won't need a detox agent to recover her health after a course of drug therapy.

Even so, the effect of controlling diarrheal signs does not appear to diminish with time, and thus there is no need to increase the dosage of the medication.

Then, when absolutely needed, I consider using the minimum dose of pain - reducing medications, such as NSAIDS or other pain relievers, like Gabapentin, Tramadol, or Amantadine as they are not without their side effects.

Of course, like traditional medicine, medication for your pets has side effects that you need to consider.

When this type of therapy is used in conjunction with a medical treatment, it can reduce the occurence of side effects and minimize the potential need for certain medications.

The risk of serious side effects is rather rare, but as with any type of medication, monitoring the dog is important in the event that a change may be needed.

One notable thing about this medication is that the effective dose (the amount your cat needs) and the prevalence of side effects has tremendous variation between individual cats.

It is good that Teddy is no longer defecating blood when he does his business which can be a side effect of some medications; it may be that you need to change Teddy's diet to a sensitive diet and possibly get an antiemetic to help him to keep his food down.

If needed, medications for anemia and high blood pressure — common side effects of CKD — can also be given.

Long - term follow - up appointments may occasionally be needed if there was any possibility of long - standing effects (permanent damage) to the heart or if your animal is taking any cardiac medication.

A 2010 review [1] of the evidence for various approaches to treating canine skin allergies concluded that there was some evidence that fish oil supplements can improve coat quality and reduce the dosage of steroid medications needed to reduce itching, but generally, these effects are insubstantial and can not substitute for other therapies.

The emotional shock of losing a body part could take many years and usually, an amputee or disfigurement victim will need special pain medication, psychotherapy and hospitalization to deal with the serious after effects of loss of a limb.

As you are aware, any time you take prescription drugs for medical conditions, you need to be aware of side effects from those medications.

In terms of rates, this will depend on what type of medication you are taking because many will have severe side - effects that need to be considered.

While several investigators have demonstrated that women who receive EC before they need to use it («advance provision») are more likely to use it if unprotected intercourse occurs, there have been no trials in the United States evaluating the impact of pharmacy access on key reproductive health outcomes.4 - 6 Glasier and Baird demonstrated that Scottish women who had an advance supply of EC on hand were almost twice as likely to use the medication if needed; however, the sample size was small and the difference in pregnancy rates between access groups was not statistically significant, making it difficult to draw conclusions about the effect of advance provision on unintended pregnancy rates.7

Ongoing medical monitoring is needed to assess the efficacy of the medication and to check for possible side effects such as sleeping difficulties, decreased appetite, increased blood pressure and heart rate.