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Should Zoloft be discontinued during pregnancy? Could there be side effects for the baby if you continue to use it?
Unfortunately, there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women regarding this drug. This must be fully discussed with your physician if you intend to become pregnant or are pregnant, and intend to breast feed your infant.
The literature recommends that Zoloft should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefits justifies the potential risk for the fetus. That is why it is imperative that you consult with your physician regarding the use of this drug.
My friend was having signs of a heart attack. The doctors did an ekg but said they found nothing. Her pulse rate was around 47. She thinks that she did have a heart attack...
According to the American Heart Association, a heart attack is usually signaled by one or more of the following:
A. A pain, fullness or pressure in the chest lasting two or more minutes.
B. A pain spreading through the shoulders, neck or arm.
C. Severe pain, dizziness, fainting, sweating, nausea and/or shortness of breath.
Your friend's physician, based on the medical history, including risk factors, along with signs and symptoms supported by EKG and laboratory findings, can make a determination whether or not your friend had a heart attack.
My wife was told that canned tuna in water has bad things such as preservatives in it. That in oil is better. Can you give me any information about this. Tuna in water has fewer calories and a different taste but if it has dangerous chemicals we do not want to eat it. Can you help?
It is most important to read the label on all food products that you purchase. There is a requirement by Federal and State authorities that these labels are very explicit in identifying what preservatives if any are contained in the can. Since there are many different canned tuna products, it is difficult, without having the label to review, to make a judgement in order to reply to your question. Read the label carefully!!
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