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Phentermine - this pill is making my mouth sore, has anyone else experienced this side effect?

I am taking the 37.5mg tablet and it is making my tongue and inside my lip sore. My inside lip is actually a little swollen is this normal. I really don't want to come off so any suggestions to help.

Is the tramadol prescribed for human use the same as a veterinarian would prescribe for a dog?

It's an important debate as to whether someone can give their own pet the same tramadol as they have for themselves. I'm telling them do not give it to the pet.

How to taper the dosage of Zapiz (clonazapam) 0.5mg and discontinue its use safely?

Hi, I have been taking Zapiz (clonazepam) since last 6 days. My doctor prescribed it for anxiety and insomnia. He prescribed 0.5mg but did not provide guidelines about dosage tapering. I took 0.5mg for 1st three days and reduced the dosage to half for the next 3 days. What should I do next?...

Does it take a while for gabapentin to build up in system and work?

I have horrible restless legs that are also during the day and now in my right arm. I am going NUTS. I started 0.25mg ropinirole and am up to 3mg (1.5 yrs). I'm now getting ready to increase even more. I know this medication has adaptation and I want to stop taking it. I started 200mg gabapentin...

Is it OK to take tramadol and oxycodone together?

I take tramadol for my lupus discomfort but, it doesn't help my rectal wart, while oxycodone does. Is taking both safe?

Amitiza - How long does it take to work?

I have been taking Amitiza for 3 days and still no BM. I ended up having to get some magnesium citrate in order to get things moving, but even a day later, I am constipated again. How long does it take to work?

Long term use of Lexapro - to lower dose or to wean off the drug?

I have been taking Lexapro 10mg for approximately 5 and a half years I was originally prescribed Prozac but decided it wasn't working for me and moved to Lexapro after 6 months. I was originally prescribed anti-depressants to treat anxiety/ depression symptoms when attending therapy sessions. For...

Fluorouracil - Hi! I finished a 2 week treatment a few days ago. I've been applying aquafor?

... liberally! My skin is unbearable without it. I'm going out of my mind with the itching and burning. Is it ok to help the dead thick layers of slimy skin come off? Today it's showing all new blistery looking bumps that haven't been there previously. Very itchy. Was wondering if it was because of...

How effective is Wellbutrin on Energy/Motivation/Weight management/Libido?

For those who have been on Wellbutrin/buproprion... please rate your experience in the following areas and what dosage level you are on ? (1) Energy (2) Motivation (feeling of getting things accomplished) (3) Weight management (weight loss or weight gain) (4) Libido (increase or decrease)? (This...

Safe schedule for tapering off Cymbalta/duloxetine?

Have been on Cymbalta 60mg 2xd about 7 yrs. started tapering off early Dec. 2016. Dr. Advised 60mg 1xd for 8 wks. Then 30mg for 8 wks, back to 30mg 2xd for a week if withdrawal symptoms. Issues have been mild-moderate so far. What next? Drs dont appear to be very knowledgeable about safe tapering...

Male, age 33, shoulder pain and finger twitching?

For the past two years, I've had intermittent shoulder pain (always my left shoulder) that leads to twitching in my ring finger and some twitching in my middle finger. About six months ago, I realized that a potential cause of this was the walks I have with my dog. I walk him twice a day, everyday,...

Gabapentin - has anyone lost their appetite and lost weight while taking gapapentin?

Just been prescribed gabapentin for pain. have Systemic Lupus, Sjogrens syndrome, Osteoporosis and arthritis and chronic migraines. On a long list of other drugs already. Have been taken off mirtazipine because it caused me to gain weight. Dont want same problem with gabapentin! Only taken one...

Missing 2 doses of bupropion?

So my buddy woke me up at 4 AM asking me if he could drive my car to work, because he had taken his doors off. I was extremely tired, so I said sure. Not thinking anything of it, i left my bupropion in my center console last night. He gets back at 7:30, which makes me miss 2 of my pills I was...

Effexor XR - How long to feel calm inside and sleep better?

I started this medicine 2 weeks ago. Recovering from depression and anxiety episode. I get these every 4 to 10 years when difficult situations arise. Was on Zoloft for 12 years then on Luvox for 4 years. I have 2 family members that are doing well on 150 and 225 mg so my doc decided to give it a...