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If these drugs are taken together, valsartan, aldactone, glucophage, vitamine D, magnesium and ergy slim water drainage, can they have any side effects on a pregnancy?
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Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Valsartan use during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy can negatively influence the function of the baby’s kidneys and can increase the risk of morbidity and death in the womb or shor... Read More
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Why does my body gets itchy after a bath? I changed my shampoo and the water temperature but in vain.
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Cholinergic urticaria is a common physical urticaria (type of skin rash or reaction) that is caused by sweating. It is sometimes referred to as heat bumps due to the appearance of the rash, which usua... Read More
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Do all the drugs that we take orally undergo first pass metabolism?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Most drugs are metabolized in the liver where the original ingredient is transformed into the active form that will exert the desired effect. Other fewer drugs do not undergo this kind of reaction and... Read More
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What is prediabetes?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Prediabetes is a condition in which blood glucose or A1C levels—which reflect average blood glucose levels—are higher than normal but not high enough for a diagnosis of diabetes. Pre-diabe... Read More
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What medication can I give my son and for how long? With winter coming, what can I do?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- In my previous response I have mentioned the major classes of drugs used in the medical treatment of adenoid hypertrophy and recurrent otitis media - I cannot however give you a detailed prescription ... Read More
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What if I have fever? The color of discharge is transparent which means there aren't any infections yet.
Dr. Michel Moutran,
Plastic Surgery
- A small fever alone is not worrying. It is a combination of symptoms where you have a discharge with sole swelling and unusual pain in the nose and mucosa. In that case you should seek the advice of y... Read More
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An 18 year-old girl I know takes Xenical and she's not obese. Is it healthy? And is it dangerous if she takes those pills frequently? (not more than 1 pill per day)
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Xenical (orlistat) blocks the activity of enzymes secreted by the stomach and pancreas that break down triglycerides. As such, the intestines will not be able to absorb those compounds which will be t... Read More
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If my period is 10 days late, what can I do to get it?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- It is not advisable to take medications to induce menstruation before eliciting the underlying cause of delay in menses. Also remember that stress, whether physical or psychological, can alter menstru... Read More
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It's near the proximal humerus. No there is no history of trauma and I do not take any medication.
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Your complaint is rather vague and no definite conclusions can be made without a proper physical examination. You should probably also get an x-ray of the arm in question. It could be a bone infection... Read More
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Are all orally administered drugs first exposed to the liver before reaching the rest of the body?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Most drugs are metabolized in the liver where the original ingredient is transformed into the active form that will exert the desired effect. Other fewer drugs do not undergo this kind of reaction and... Read More
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