Exforge (Valsartan, Amlodipine)
Both valsartan and amlodipine may increase blood levels of the medicine lithium, and this medicine is therefore not recommended for people taking lithium. If it is necessary to take both, your doctor should carefully monitor your blood levels of ... [... more]
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Varicose Veins
Varicose veins are caused when the one-way valves in the veins don't work so blood flows back down causing them to bulge. The veins become visibly swollen and distorted. They usually start on the calf but can be ... [... more]
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Hearing Voices
Voice hearers say it is important to discuss voices, in the process, it is possible to learn to recognise their games and tricks, as well as their pleasant aspects, and to identify patterns which are specific to ... [... more]
Mental Health Foundation |
Pindolol (Visken Tablets)
Pindolol belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers, which block beta receptors in the heart, lungs and other organs of the body. Blocking these receptors prevents the action of two chemicals called ... [... more]
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Discharge (Vaginal)
The amount of discharge varies from woman to woman. Different women probably also have different opinions of what is normal. But if it always involves using panty shields, or changing protection or underwear several ... [... more]
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Cyclizine (Valoid Injection)
The vestibular apparatus provides continual feedback to the brain about our body position. When something disturbs the vestibular apparatus, such as head movement following surgery or motion when travelling by boat or car, nerve signals are sent ... [... more]
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Bextra (Valdecoxib)
March 05: NEW ADVICE: The UK medicines regulatory authority (MHRA) is recommending that all people taking this medicine should make a non-urgent appointment with their GP to have their treatment reviewed. This advice comes as a result of a ... [... more]
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Eflornithine (Vaniqa Cream)
It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already using, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with this medicine. Similarly, check with your doctor or ... [... more]
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Freedom Of Information
The material available through the scheme will contain some form of copyright either with NHS Direct or with the organisation that was responsible for its production. In the case of NHS Direct documents they can be ... [... more]
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Vulvodynia
The most common symptoms described are burning, stinging, irritation, aching or rawness of the genital area. The pain may be constant or it may only occur intermittently, for example, when the vulva is touched. The ... [... more]
BBC |
Military And Mental Health
Little is known about the mental health of the 18,000 service personnel that rejoin civilian life each year. However, research has shown that those experiencing mental health problems during service are more likely to leave the forces, at which ... [... more]
Mental Health Foundation |
Make This Your Home Page
If you would like access to 24-hour health information you may want to make NHS Direct your home page. Follow these steps for your Internet browser and have a world of health care at your fingertips. Under the ?General? tab you will see a box ... [... more]
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