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How long does the flu last for?
What causes the flu and how long does the flu last for? How does flu differ from stomach flu?
Are any of you taking trazodone and clonazepam together for acute insomnia?
I have been taking 2 mg of clonazepam and 100 mg of trazodone since 2009. Over time, the efficacy of these 2 drugs has waned. My sleep specialist told me to just discontinue taking the trazodone and clonazepam and prescribed me Xyrem which is only dispensed by it's own pharmacy because of misuse of... read more
I’m weaning off of Cymbalta; at the same time, I’m going off of Xanax and Klonopin?
I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Acute Anxiety, Major Depressive Disorder, and ADHD in 2005, re-evaluated and diagnosed with the same in 2010, and re-evaluated and diagnosed with the same in 2018. I began with 120 mg of Cymbalta at night (2 60 mg capsules). I’m down to ... read more
Has anyone experienced hypersensitivity to sounds and temperatures?
Background: I’m suffering with acute anxiety and have been on Zoloft for 8 weeks. Started on 25 mg and increased to 50 mg (42 days ago ). Along with the awful symptoms ( shaking , depression etc) I have been experiencing sensitivity to noises and it’s getting worse every day. Even noises like a pho... read more
When can I switch to a normal diet after an acute attack of diverticulitis?
I had an acute attack of diverticulits and have been on cipro/flagyl for 5 days. Started with a clear liquid diet for a couple days and advanced to a low residue diet for the last 3. I'm feeling very well right now and really want to go back to a normal diet sans seeds, popcorn, etc. When can you... read more
Clonazepam and propranolol for performance anxiety?
Has any one taken both clonazepam and propranolol for performance anxiety? I normally take both only as needed for acute anxiety only (clonazepam - 0.5mg - 1 mg) and performance only (propranolol 40 - 60mg). I recently took 40mg of propranolol approximately 6 hours before a performance and then... read more
Lexapro is taking too long to help - side effects are awful?
I'm a 68 yo male with life-long history of depressive episodes that occur every 4 to 10 years. I may be dysthymic. About 11 years ago, I discovered Lexapro and it got me through a rough time. Now, here I am again. I have been taking escitalopram 10mg for 10 days, for a major depressive episode... read more
Can I take both Allopurinol 300mg & Indomethacin 25mg at the same time during an acute gout attack?
Or should I suspend taking the Allopurinol(my daily maintenancew drug) when I have an acute attack and begin taking Indomethacin?
What is acute kidney injury? Explain in detail,
Meaning, pathophysiology, staging, makers of CKD, investigations, treatment, and complications.
Should Azithromycin 500 mg and Prednisone 20 mg be taken together?
Patient has Acute upper respiratory tract infection past 6 days.