(HealthDay News) — Medications prescribed to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may effectively manage symptoms, but they can also cause a number of side effects.
 
The American Academy of Family Physicians offers these suggestions to minimize side effects caused by ADHD drugs:

Take only the minimal dose necessary to control your symptoms. Speak with your doctor about [...]

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Many women feel dizzy during pregnancy, a condition caused by hormones that help increase blood flow to the baby, but may restrict blood flow to you.
The American Pregnancy Association offers these suggestions to help relieve dizziness during pregnancy:

Try not to stand up for long periods. When you do have to stand, move [...]

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(HealthDay News) — In women, factors such as hormonal changes, diet, illness, or use of certain medications can trigger the growth of excess or unwanted hair.
To remove or minimize its appearance, the U.S. National Library of Medicine offers these suggestions:

Bleach the hair so that it is less visible.
Shave, wax, pluck or chemically [...]

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