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Precautions and Warnings With Carbidopa

Carbidopa, combined with levodopa, can cause involuntary muscle movements called dyskinesias. This eMedTV segment provides more precautions and warnings with carbidopa, including a list of other side effects or complications that may occur.

Precautions and Warnings With Carbidopa-Levodopa CR

Carbidopa-levodopa CR may cause or worsen certain mental illnesses. This portion of the eMedTV library lists other precautions and warnings with carbidopa-levodopa CR to be aware of before starting the medicine, including who should avoid this drug.

Precautions and Warnings With Darifenacin

Darifenacin can decrease your ability to sweat, which may increase your risk of heat stroke. This eMedTV article includes other precautions and warnings with darifenacin and provides a list of people who should not take the medication.

Precautions and Warnings With Diclofenac Eye Drops

Diclofenac eye drops may cause slow or delayed healing. This page from the eMedTV site offers more diclofenac eye drops warnings and precautions, including a list of other side effects that may occur and information on who should not use this drug.

Precautions and Warnings With Etidronate

You should not take etidronate if you have osteomalacia (weak bones caused by a vitamin D deficiency). This eMedTV Web page includes other precautions and warnings with etidronate and lists possible side effects that may occur with the drug.

Precautions and Warnings With Febuxostat

Before taking febuxostat, let your doctor know if you have any other medical conditions. This eMedTV Web page includes other precautions and warnings with febuxostat, including potential side effects and who may not be able to safely use this medication.

Precautions and Warnings With Fesoterodine

You should tell your healthcare provider before taking fesoterodine if you have liver or kidney disease. This eMedTV article lists other precautions and warnings with fesoterodine and includes important information on who should not use this drug.

Precautions and Warnings With Galantamine

Galantamine may increase the risk of death in people with cognitive impairment not related to Alzheimer's. This eMedTV segment includes other precautions and warnings with galantamine and offers information on who should not take this drug.

Precautions and Warnings With Hylan G-F 20

Hylan G-F 20 should be used with caution if you have swelling of the leg, ankle, or foot. This eMedTV Web page provides more precautions and warnings with hylan G-F 20, including information on who should not use this particular arthritis treatment.

Precautions and Warnings With Ibandronate

Osteonecrosis of the jaw is a rare but possible complication that may occur with the use of ibandronate. This eMedTV resource contains more precautions and warnings with ibandronate, including information on who should not take the drug.

Precautions and Warnings With Memantine

Memantine could potentially cause problems in people with epilepsy. This article from the eMedTV archives provides a list of other important precautions and warnings with memantine and also explains who should not use this medication.

Precautions and Warnings With Oxybutynin

You should not take oxybutynin if you have difficulty passing urine. This eMedTV article further explains who should not take the drug. Other precautions and warnings with oxybutynin, including possible side effects, are also provided.

Precautions and Warnings With Oxybutynin ER

Oxybutynin ER could slow your digestive tract. This part of the eMedTV site lists other possible side effects or complications that may occur with oxybutynin ER. Warnings and precautions on who should not take the drug are also included on this page.

Precautions and Warnings With Oxybutynin Gel

Before taking oxybutynin gel, tell your doctor if you have liver disease, digestive problems, or glaucoma. This eMedTV segment lists other conditions you should tell your doctor about and includes more precautions and warnings with oxybutynin gel.

Precautions and Warnings With Raloxifene

If you have liver or kidney disease, your body may not handle raloxifene as well as it should. This eMedTV page provides other precautions and warnings with raloxifene to be aware of. Understanding these can help ensure a safe treatment process.

Precautions and Warnings With Rivastigmine

Rivastigmine can cause serious gastrointestinal reactions, including severe nausea and vomiting. This eMedTV segment provides other important precautions and warnings with rivastigmine, including a list of other potential side effects that may occur.

Precautions and Warnings With Ropinirole XL

This eMedTV segment provides a list of important precautions and warnings with ropinirole XL, including information on who should avoid the medicine. This page also explains what to tell your healthcare provider before starting treatment with the drug.

Precautions and Warnings With Solifenacin Succinate

People with liver or kidney disease may need to take a lower dose of solifenacin succinate. This eMedTV page includes other important precautions and warnings with solifenacin succinate and offers information on who should not take the medicine.

Precautions and Warnings With Tacrine

Stopping tacrine (or decreasing the dose) suddenly can worsen Alzheimer's symptoms. This eMedTV segment covers other precautions and warnings with tacrine, including potential side effects or complications that may occur with the drug.

Precautions and Warnings With Teriparatide

Teriparatide can cause lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting during your first few doses. This eMedTV segment lists other precautions and warnings with teriparatide and also provides information on who should not take the osteoporosis medication.

Precautions and Warnings With Testosterone Gel

You may not be able to use testosterone gel if you have certain medical conditions, such as infertility. This eMedTV page discusses important warnings and precautions with testosterone gel, including what to tell your doctor before taking this drug.

Precautions and Warnings With the Shingles Vaccine

You should not get the shingles vaccine if you are severely allergic to gelatin. This page on the eMedTV site offers more information on who should not get vaccinated and lists other important precautions and warnings with the shingles vaccine.

Precautions and Warnings With Tolterodine

You should not take tolterodine if you have difficulty passing urine. This eMedTV page further explains who should not take the drug and offers other precautions and warnings with tolterodine, including a list of possible side effects that may occur.

Precautions and Warnings With Tolterodine ER

High doses of tolterodine ER may increase the risk of QT prolongation (a serious irregular heart rhythm). This eMedTV article provides other precautions and warnings with tolterodine ER, including a list of people who should not take the drug.

Precautions and Warnings With Trospium

Before taking trospium, let your doctor know if you have liver disease, digestive problems, or glaucoma. This eMedTV segment lists other conditions you should tell your doctor about and includes more precautions and warnings with trospium.

Precautions and Warnings With Trospium XR

Before taking trospium XR, tell your doctor about any health problems you have and any drugs you are taking. This eMedTV Web page describes other important warnings and precautions with trospium XR you should know about before taking the medication.

Raloxifen

Raloxifene is a prescription drug that can be used for postmenopausal women who have osteoporosis. As this eMedTV segment explains, it can also be used to prevent breast cancer in these women. Raloxifen is a common misspelling of raloxifene.

Raloxifene

Raloxifene is prescribed to treat postmenopausal women for osteoporosis. As this eMedTV article explains, it can also help reduce their risk of breast cancer. The drug's effects, dosing guidelines, and side effects are also described in detail.

Raloxifene Dosing

Raloxifene dosing guidelines are the same for everyone, as this eMedTV Web page discusses. This page explains what this dose is and also offers helpful tips for when and how to take the medication to ensure a safe, successful treatment process.

Raloxifene HCl for Osteoporosis

Raloxifene Side Effects

Although most people have no problems with raloxifene, side effects can occur. This eMedTV segment lists the most common side effects, rare side effects, and side effects that should be reported immediately to your healthcare provider.

Raloxifine

Raloxifene was initially used for osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. As this eMedTV page explains, it helps prevent breast cancer, too. The drug's effects and dosing guidelines are also described. Raloxifine is a common misspelling of raloxifene.

Raloxiphene

Raloxifene, as this eMedTV page explains, is used for osteoporosis, but can also help reduce the risk of breast cancer. A brief overview of the drug and a link to more information is included. Raloxiphene is a common misspelling of raloxifene.

Reloxifene

Raloxifene can be prescribed to postmenopausal women for two different conditions. This eMedTV page lists these conditions, offers dosing information for the drug, and links to more information. Reloxifene is a common misspelling of raloxifene.

Reminyl

Reminyl is the name under which Razadyne was originally sold. As this portion of the eMedTV library explains, this name was changed awhile ago because many people confused Reminyl with a similar-sounding medication called Amaryl.

Risks for Knee Arthroscopy (Loose Bodies) -- Final Thoughts

This video clip discusses the likelihood of complications occurring with your procedure.

Risks for Knee Arthroscopy With Loose Body Removal -- Abnormal Scarring

This video clip discusses the scar you will have after the procedure.

Risks for Knee Arthroscopy With Loose Body Removal -- Blood Clots

This video clip deals with blood clots after surgery.

Risks for Knee Arthroscopy With Loose Body Removal -- Infection

This clip discusses the possibility of developing an infection after this procedure.

Risks for Knee Arthroscopy With Loose Body Removal -- Knee Stiffness

This clip describes what you can do about knee stiffness after surgery.

Risks for Knee Arthroscopy With Loose Body Removal -- Medical Equipment Failure

This clip describes the way medical equipment can fail.

Risks for Knee Arthroscopy With Loose Body Removal -- Risks as a Diabetic

This video clip explains some of the health risks associated with diabetes.

Rivastigmine

Rivastigmine is a prescription drug used to treat dementia caused by Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. This eMedTV page describes the effects of this medication, explains how and when to take it, and lists possible side effects that may occur.

Rivastigmine Dosing

The recommended starting rivastigmine dose for Alzheimer's treatment is taken twice daily. This eMedTV resource also provides rivastigmine dosing guidelines for the treatment of Parkinson's dementia and offers tips on taking the medication.

Rivastigmine Tartrate Information

Rivastigmine tartrate is prescribed for Alzheimer's disease or Parkinson's disease. This eMedTV Web page discusses the drug, including side effects, warnings, dosing, uses, and possible drug interactions.

Ropinirole XL

Ropinirole XL is a dopamine agonist prescribed to treat Parkinson's disease. This page from the eMedTV site takes an in-depth look at ropinirole XL, including information on how it works, when and how to take the medication, and possible side effects.

Ropinirole XL Dosage

Typically, the recommended starting ropinirole XL dosage is 2 mg once daily. This article from the eMedTV Web site discusses general ropinirole XL dosing guidelines for treating Parkinson's disease and offers some tips for taking the medication.

Ropinirole XL Drug Information

This eMedTV Web presentation discusses the medicine ropinirole XL. Information includes its uses, dosing, side effects, drug interactions, warnings, and precautions.

Safety of Ginkgo

Ginkgo can affect blood sugar levels and may decrease the ability of the blood to form clots. This eMedTV Web article provides other ginkgo safety warnings and precautions, and explains how to find a trustworthy manufacturer for ginkgo supplements.

Senior Health and Fitness

Senior Healthy Living -- A Guide to Living a Healthy Lifestyle

Healthy living consists of eating right, staying active, and preventing injury. This eMedTV page offers a detailed look at these and other components of healthy living, offering lists of simple things you can do to make good health part of your life.

Shingals Vaccine

The shingles vaccine is for people 60 years old and older. This page on the eMedTV Web site explains how the vaccine works, how it is given, and how effective it is at preventing shingles. Shingals vaccine is a common misspelling of shingles vaccine.