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Why has amitriptyline caused me breathing issues and chest tightness?

I started taking amitriptyline and just over a week later and started getting chest pains and struggled breathing. Now 3 months later I’m still struggling with those issues and I’ve been off the medication for just over 2 weeks.

Metoprolol succinate ER 75mg daily?

I have been taking this drug for 14 years. I started having the classic reactions to it about a month ago and they keep getting worse. Sometimes I can hardly function. Can I stop this drug? When going a day (24hrs) without dosage I start feeling better right away. Any advice?

Alprazolam - Does Xanax help with anxious thoughts and focus?

Ive been going through excessive anxiety for over twenty years. I've tried most medications including benzos (valium,ativan), ssris, snris, trycyclics, maois, and aps. Ive asked to try Xanax but my doctor refuses to let me try it. Does Xanax help with anxious thoughts, rumination, focus?

MiraLax - Anxious for my Colonoscopy?

So I have a Colonoscopy + an Endoscopy scheduled for the 22nd of March. However, I wasn't given much information and I'm freaking out because I've heard scary things about preps and being concious with the sedation they give you for the procedure. My anxiety is through the roof and I have no idea...

Lamictal for anxiety and OCD?

Does anyone use lamictal for anxiety and or ocd. What dose works for either and how long to work? I’ve been taking 100 mgs for four nights so far but never feel anything since I started back on 25 mgs. I’m not really bipolar but I do have a mood disorder supposedly but more so a problem with anx...

I’ve been on Lexapro for 17 days. The first week was 5mg and the last 10 days I’ve been taking...

... 10mg. How long will it take for the imsomnia to wear off? Also, when I wake up I’ve been spitting light blood and when I drink water the blood goes away. How long does that last? Also, how will I know when I’m feeling better?

Is lactose in Vesicare 10mg or Toviaz 8mg extended release?

I am allergic to lactose and my doctor is suggesting one of these. Thank you.

Victoza - Take at night or in the morning?

I take my 1.2 injection at night. Would there be a better decrease in appetite if I took it in the morning? Also, did anyone’s insurance give you a hard time going from 1.2 to 1.8? Thanks.

Wellbutrin 75mg. for seasonal depression. I feel like I drank a 100 cups of coffee.

I feel like I want to jump out of my own skin and I`m very easily agitated. Doctor started me on 150XL, I couldn`t take that amount at all. The anger was bad as was the feeling of too much coffee even worse. Now I`m on 75mg but can`t take that everyday either, so I take it every other day and I...

Amitriptyline - amitriptyline does or quit working after 9 months?

I am on amitriptyline for 9 months 10 mg. Wonderful drug for anxiety, depression, Interstitial Cystitis, and gerd disease!! However... it came with chronic consitpation working on getting on the right medication for that I have tried everything almost. So.. I noticed my worrying , anxiety, bladder...

Tirosint-Sol and levonorgestrel?

I'm currently on 25mcg of Tirosint-Sol (oral solution) for early stage Hashimoto's/hypothyroidism. I'm looking to take 1.5mg of levonorgestrel as an emergency contraceptive but want to be sure it'll be safe, and my endocrinologist's office is closed. Is it safe for me to use the levonorgestrel?

Do Euflexxa injections in shoulder help reduce pain?

Looking for experiences people have had with euflexxa injections in the shoulder

Ozempic - Weight loss stopped anyone have that happen to them?

I have been on Ozempic for a year. Started with 0.25mg and moved up to 1 in a year. I have lost 40 lbs within that year. Since moving up to 1mg I have stopped losing weight and have been hungrier than usual. Anyone have that happen? I am with seeing if so should taper down?

I have been on 200 mg of Zoloft for a long time. I feel it is still working but maybe I need to...

... add another to it as I still get a lot of anxiety. I was wondering with lots of people taking 2 meds together do you get a lot of side affects when you add another med to it? I don’t know if I can handle any more side affects. I am very sensitive to those. Please, any advice would be greatly a...

Can we take gabapentin with other meds?