Topical anesthetic creams containing lidocaine can be applied 15-20 minutes before injection, though they require a prescription and may slow medication absorption slightly
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GI Upset : Nausea, stomach cramps, or diarrhea
When the body detects an irritant, virus, bacteria, or pathogen, it initiates a process of expelling it by sending blood, immune cells, and fluids to the affected area