Capsule Questions

Can Ingrezza capsules be opened?

Can a 15 mg capsule of temazepam be cut in half?

I want to taper down with this drug, and all I have at home is the 15mg strength. Thanks.

What happens if I freeze my prescriptions to make them last longer?

I always thought that if you froze any pills from an RX you got that you could make them last longer than the expire date. I've done this for YEARS. I'm just reading the fine print on a recent med & it states Do Not Freeze. Why? Does anybody know what exactly will happen (chemically... read more

Alpha Lipoic Acid and bad urine odor?

I have started taking 200mg of alpha lipoic acid daily for burning mouth. I noticed that after taking the capsule my urine has a bad smell —like skunk or sulfur. My physician has not heard of that side effect and said to increase the dose to 600mg daily because 200mg was not helping with my... read more

Supraventricular Tachycardia - For the last 40 years I have been taking disopyramide and...

... propranolol for STV. Disopyramide is becoming very hard to get now so I have been changed to diltiazem (Adizem 2 x 120mg slow release capsules) starting today. I have had to stop propranolol for twenty four hours before this change of drug. And disopyramide last one yesterday. I am feeling... read more

How to avoid nausea/vomiting from taking Doxycycline?

Hi, I was recently prescribed 100mg capsules doxycycline to help with my acne problems. I have read many forums stating that alot of people get very nauseous and some even vomited from taking it. How can I avoid this all together? Is there a method to prevent it? (I have a phobia of vomiting)

Why when I take my medicine Prozac do I get EXTREME heartburn immediately after I swallow it?

I do not have this problem with any other pill, whether it be rx or over the counter. I need this medicine (prozac 40 mg capsule) but tend to skip it every other day because of the agony that comes with it.

How to wean off Effexor XR ?

I'm currently taking 300mg of Effexor XR. He wants me to go on Cymbalta 30mg × 10 days then increase to the 60mg. My question is how do you wean off the Effexor when it's a capsule.

Can amoxicillin be removed from capsule to administer in a canine patient?

prescribed by vet, but very difficult to get down dog's throat.

Capsule. Red and white on red is " c405?

There is no markings at all on white. The C405 goes across. Not lengthways. Does any one know what this is. I found it in my house

When I picked up my prescription for Adderall XR it looks like the beads are not filled to the top?

Is it normal for the beads inside the capsule to not be filled to the top? My prescription is for Adderall XR 30 milligrams and when I flip the capsule up right, the beads do not fill to the top. I'm just wondering if I should bring this to the attention of the pharmacist.

Has anyone experienced burning after swallowing nortriptyline?

I take two capsules nightly. Some times I do not drink much liquid when taking the medicine. If I have to burp or something of that sort, it feels like the powder works it's way up my throat and out of my nose. Bad burning sensation.

How should I take my omeprazole and Carafate?

I've been prescribed 20 mg capsules of omeprazole to be taken once per day and 10 ml liquid Carafate to be taken twice daily. I've been getting up, taking my omeprazole, waiting 30 mins and then taking my Carafate. Then I wait another hour before I eat. I take my second dosage of Carafate... read more

WHAT DOE'S vyvanse LOOK LIKE INSIDE THE CAPSULE?

What is the best manufacturer of phentermine?

Are capsules or tablets better? I have heard that different manufacturers make a big difference in quality and effectiveness. I got Lannett 30 mg. capsules, dark yellow, 1310 on them and they were not effective.