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  • Bismuth subcitrate potassium, metronidazole, and tetracycline

    12/28/07, Healthwise

    Check the labels of any medicines or food products you use to make sure they do not contain alcohol.

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  • Raltegravir

    11/15/07, Healthwise

    Before using raltegravir, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have a muscle disorder, kidney disease, or liver disease.

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  • OC - The Benefits and Risks

    01/01/03, PDR.net

    OCs are among the most thoroughly studied drugs in the world. The vast body of data collected on them indicates that although they do have certain side effects, few women are likely to experience them. Moreover, most of the information on side effec

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  • Birth control pills for endometriosis

    08/08/05, Healthwise

    Birth control pills (oral contraceptives) that contain estrogen and progestin are also called "the Pill." Birth control pills relieve endometriosis by stopping ovulation and decreasing the endometrium's monthly cycle of

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  • Progestin-only hormonal methods (mini-pills, shots)

    05/23/06, Healthwise

    Progestin-only birth control methods, including pills (called "mini-pills") and shots, prevent the ovaries from releasing an egg (ovulation), thicken mucus at the cervix so sperm cannot enter the uterus, and in rare cases, prevent

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  • Medroxyprogesterone (injectable)

    05/06/05, Healthwise

    Women who use medroxyprogesterone may lose significant bone mineral density. Bone loss is greater the longer the drug is used and may not be completely reversible. It is unknown if the use of medroxyprogesterone in adolescents or young adults will re

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  • Norethindrone

    10/05/07, Healthwise

    You may need to use back-up birth control, such as condoms or a spermicide, when you first start using this medication. Follow your doctor's instructions.

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  • Levonorgestrel

    08/10/04, Healthwise

    Levonorgestrel does not protect you from sexually transmitted diseases--including HIV and AIDS.

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  • Ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone

    10/02/07, Healthwise

    You may need to use back-up birth control, such as condoms or a spermicide, when you first start using this medication. Follow your doctor's instructions.

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  • Mestranol and norethindrone

    10/02/07, Healthwise

    You may need to use back-up birth control, such as condoms or a spermicide, when you first start using this medication. Follow your doctor's instructions.

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