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Opdivo - How to treat severe itching all over the body?

husband has been on Opdivo for more than a year and now has severe itching all over his body. He takes baby Benadryl during day and an Aveeno itch lotion before bedtime. It has been a month now and very discomforting.

Can anyone explain weight gain from Rexulti?

I am a moderately active (cardio and strength 5 days a week) 49/yo woman. I've experienced a significant amount of weight gain (7-8#) within a month of starting Rexulti - despite watching my diet (1800 cals), avoiding alcohol (or having only 3 drinks per week). I have always had no problems...

What dosage of Ativan would equal 1mg Xanax?

Was taking 1mg Xanax twice a day but for insurance purposes my doctor changed me to 1 mg Ativan twice a day. Would that account for my symptoms of withdrawal for the past 3 weeks? Am I only getting half of what I was used to taking?

Does fluconazole start menstrual period?

I have a health conditions call PCOS. I don't usually get my menstrual period. I was given fluconazole from my doctor yesterday after finding out I have a yeast infection. An hour after taking the medication I started to have pain of starting my period. It's been 24 hours since I've taken the pill...

Could diarrhea be a possibly side effect of Plan B One-Step?

I took Plan B One-Step July 24th and had the normal side effects such as vomiting (6hours later after I took it) and headache (yesterday night). I woke up today to abdominal cramps and diarrhea.. but the box didn't say anything about diarrhea being a side effect.. Oh and would the pill still work...

Which is stronger oxycontin op 40mg or Xtampza ER 36 mg?

The doctor changed my pain meds today and I was wondering which is stronger and helps the pain the best. Thanks

How long should I wait to drink alcohol after taking 1mg of xanax? prescribed 1mg 1-3 times a day?

Is it ok if I just take my morning dose then wait to drink later that night? Or is that bad to skip my other 2 doses? I barley ever go out and drink just once and a while with friends. Just would like to no what's safe for future decisions.. i'm very new to this medicine and don't want to put...

How long after taking Terbinafine can I safely consume alcohol?

I am about to go on vacation and I am only 2 weeks into a 12 week dosage. I know I am going to drink and I want to be safe about it. How long after I stop taking Terbinafine can I safely consume alcohol with out any risk of damaging my liver?

Has anyone had a fibromyalgia flare after having major surgery? I need to have scoliosis surgery and

... my orthopedic, my rheumatologist and even my son's rheumatologist say I will definitely have a major fibromyalgia flare up from the surgery. I am so scared and have been holding off the surgery for a year now. My pain doctor has been doing minor procedures to try and help keep the pain...

I accidentally took a 5 mg Lexapro?

I accidentally took a 5 mg Lexapro with another small white regular CVS brand Tylenol. I am not prescribed this medication nor do I need it at this time in my life - although I do suffer from some anxiety, there's no depression as of yet. After I took this pill about 9 hours ago I have been anxious...

Problems with Fecal Impaction?

I was given some amitiza samples to try for opioid induced constipation. In four days I was impacted. It is terrible. I have gone back to miralax and stool softeners every day. It works, but at 3-6 days I have a huge cramping BM. Anyone else with OIC have anything that REALLY helps??

Xifaxan - Can I take Xifaxin indefinitely?

Before seeing Xifaxin advertised on TV, I sat my husband down and told him I did not want to hurt myself, but if someone didn't help me, I was going to end my life. Then I saw Xifaxin and had my doctor put me on it. Now, however, she said my symptoms should be gone. I still have bad bouts but...

Brown discharge coming off depo?

I got my very first depo shot in may, i am due for another Aug.2nd. I am not going because i do not like the depo. I usually get my period the 1st week of the month, but haven't gotten a period since my 1st shot. I have now had brown discharge for 4 days. Could I be pregnant?