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Can cause gynacomastia,Ankel edema by Verapamil?

Question posted by jagath52 on 29 May 2010 1 answer

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JohnySmith's answer: Verapamil is a calcium channel blocker and the use of this group of medications is associated with angioedema and water retention. You make ask your doctor for prescribing a diuretic to relieve this symptom.

Why you prefer cefepime over other cephalosporins?

Question posted by bhatti106 on 19 May 2010 1 answer

Related support groups: cefepime, bacteremia, febrile neutropenia, intraabdominal infection, kidney infections, pyelonephritis, ...

JohnySmith's answer: Cefipime is the last generation cephalosporin antibiotic that is used against a wide variety of microorganism and that is why is commonly prescribed in medical practice. However, there are some bacterial strains resistant to cefixime and the ...

Can I take guaifenesin to improve my chasnce of getting pregnant?

Question posted by naz89 on 19 May 2010 2 answers

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JohnySmith's answer: No, Guafenesin is used to relieve cough, it is also sometimes used for asthma, fibromyalgia and gout treatment. It wont improve your chance to became pregnant.

What is maximum daily dose for flecainide?

Question posted by artschwartz on 19 May 2010 1 answer

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JohnySmith's answer: Maximal daily dose for flecainide is 300mg daily

Is mupirocin used to treat other problems besides impetigo?

Question posted by mamamary on 10 May 2010 1 answer

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JohnySmith's answer: Mupirocin is also used to treat infectious eczema and folliculitis

Is epitol narcotic?

Question posted by hillbilly... on 10 May 2010 1 answer

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JohnySmith's answer: Epitol is considered a controlled medications, not a narcotic one

Can flexeril can weight gain or bloating?

Question posted by Demario2010 on 6 May 2010 1 answer

Related support groups: flexeril, abdominal distension, weight, obesity

JohnySmith's answer: Weight gain is not common side effect for this medication. Common Flexeril side effects include: In these studies, the most common side effects with Flexeril included: * Drowsiness -- in up to 39 percent of people * Dry mouth -- up to 32 ...

What would happen if I stopped taking lithium after appox.15 years. I stop taking my new drug that?

Question posted by zelda55 on 6 May 2010 1 answer

Related support groups: zoloft, lithium, bipolar disorder

JohnySmith's response: Definitely, you will have severe with withdrawal symptoms and mania pill appear again. You should stop taking Lithium gradually under your doctor supervision

Mixing Nasonex and Omnaris?

Question posted by t-orton on 2 May 2010 1 answer

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JohnySmith's answer: Both two medications contain steroids medication which work almost the same. I think you'd better to talk to your doctor to find out if it is worth to combine these 2 drugs.

My son has taken zyrtec for years and it doesn't seem as effective as it used to be?

Question posted by cellocat on 1 May 2010 1 answer

Related support groups: xyzal, zyrtec

JohnySmith's answer: Xyzal is very close in its effects to Zyrtec, however, it is believed that it works better than Zyrtec, your son can try to take Xyzal to see if it works better for him, if not talk to your doctor. Probably it will require a more serious treatment