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MegaceES costs me (in the Medicare "Donut Hole" a forture; is there any way that I could negotiate?

Question posted by LGena Mat... on 26 Feb 2013 2 answers

Support groups: statuss, esophageal disease, pneumonia, anorexia, cancer, weight, medicare

DemoninDC's answer: The manufacturer's program cannot help you since you have Medicare Part D. However you can go to the following site, www(dot)needymeds(dot)org/copay_diseases.taf?_function=summary&disease_id=43&disease_eng=Cancer - All&dx=20, and see if any of these ...

Can nystatin be used to treat diaper rash?

Question posted by richrod1980 on 13 Mar 2013 3 answers

Support groups: diaper rash, nystatin, skin rash

DemoninDC's answer: Do not use nystatin topical to treat any skin condition that has not been checked by your doctor. Do not share this medication with another person, even if they have the same symptoms you have. This medication is usually used as an antifungal ...

Grey/white oblong capsule marked pfizer 399?

Question posted by kitaskyyr... on 13 Mar 2013 2 answers

Support groups: disease

DemoninDC's answer: Pfizer 399 is Geodon 80 mg (ziprasidone). However it should be a capsule and the color should be blue & white. It is used in the treatment of schizophrenia; bipolar disorder; autism; schizoaffective disorder; tourette's syndrome and other disorders.

Does Aleve have motrin in it?

Question posted by oscar2dude on 13 Mar 2013 3 answers

Support groups: aleve, motrin

DemoninDC's answer: No. Aleve's active ingredient is naproxen. Motrin's active ingredient is ibuprofen.

Can my insurance change me to a generic Authrotec, which is not working without asking me or my dr

Question posted by jeanenne on 12 Mar 2013 5 answers

Support groups: generic, doctor, insurance, burning, stomach

DemoninDC's answer: Unfortunately under the Affordable Care Act, Obamacare, that insurers must comply with, you will be dispensed the generic drug if the doctor does not check the box on the prescription, Brand only or No Substitute. You will need to have your doctor ...

Can swelling in the upper legs, knees and legs/ankles occur?

Question posted by Big Jeff on 12 Mar 2013 3 answers

Support groups: swelling, knee

DemoninDC's answer: Yes and you need to see a doctor very soon. If the pain gets worse you should go to the ER.

Inderal - migraines and a hard place?

Question posted by celeste_l... on 9 Mar 2013 2 answers

Support groups: imitrex, inderal, topamax, migraine, nortriptyline, steroid, cluster headaches, migraine prevention

DemoninDC's response: Inderal could work for you. However I am puzzled by your Botox comment. As long as you have 15 or more days each month with headache lasting 4 or more hours each day you are eligible. Are you seeing a neurologist that specialize in migraines?

I have a beige oval tablet possibly candastartan from Spain with VDL and NYR on it and need to know?

Question posted by s wilson on 12 Mar 2013 1 answer

Support groups: disease

DemoninDC's answer: There is no listing for the above information. However, if you meant to type VDL NVR instead of NYR then it is know here as Exforge HCT (amlodipine/hydrochlorothiazide/valsartan). Its Strengths are 10 mg / 12.5 mg / 160 mg. Its color is yellow. Its ...

What is a tiny round orange pill with the number 5 on one side?

Question posted by ellapac on 12 Mar 2013 2 answers

Support groups: disease

DemoninDC's answer: It could be one of two pills: Bisacodyl 5mg - it is a laxative that stimulates bowel movements; Citalopram 10mg - it is an antidepressant. Do you have any other information?

Coumadin - are there any antiinflammatory meds u can take while on coumidin?

Question posted by coldman on 8 Mar 2013 4 answers

Support groups: coumadin, voltaren, pain, lidocaine, inflammation, deep vein thrombosis -- first event, pulmonary embolism -- first event, ...

DemoninDC's response: All NSAIDs are going to cause you a problem with Coumadin. Have you tried Flexeril or a similiar drug to stop the spasms that are causing the inflammation? Taking the Flexeril with your Viocidin for a week or two may give you some relief.

Does focus factor have bad interactions with coumadin?

Question posted by bridgetanne on 9 Mar 2013 1 answer

Support groups: coumadin, vomiting, interaction

DemoninDC's answer: Your father may be having an allergic reaction to the coumadin. Also some of the ingredients in Focus Factor potentiate the pharmacologic effects of coumadin and other drugs that affect hemostasis, i.e. increased bleeding, such as platelet ...