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I have deficiency of 20 and my GP prescribed me with HuxD3 20,000 IU colecalciferol, five capsules?
... daily for 2 days. I am very worried as I am on quite a lot of other medications. I havent started taking them yet as I need a second opinion. Up to now I have been taking Vitamin D3 1,000IU but hasn't gone up in the last 2 months? Any advise please? Thank you
Can you open Clindamycin 150MG capsules and mix them with foods or drinks?
I'm not able to swallow pills. I tried to but always reached the point of throwing them back up. The doctor prescribed Clindamycin 150MG capsules and I already bought the pills. I crush my Ibuprofen 600MG into my drinks and everything seems fine. I was just wondering if I can do the same with... read more
Can I break one 30mg capsule into 2 x15mg ?
I received lansoprazole 30mg from my doctor. Can I break one capsule half for 2 days as 15mg for each day -because according to the medicine instructions I read, usual adult dose for Gastroesophageal reflux disease is 15mg orally once a day for up to few weeks? Also, I have taken Lansoprazole for... read more
Are Harva and FitFirst slimming capsules safe to use?
I used fitfirst for two weeks, but got no results so I was advised to switch to another medication called Harva and I have been using it for the past 5 days. The pills are supposed to be all natural slimming pills that control the appetite and help in fat burning. Starting a week ago, I started... read more
Loperamide - Can I twist open the capsules and put the powder in applesauce to take this medication?
... I have an ileostomy and will be going through chemo again. I already know that the chemo will give me the diarrhea side effect. I worry that the capsules won't dissolve and allow the medicine to be absorbed in my body to work as they're supposed to. I have no problem taking the... read more
Can I double up on 20mg to equal 40mg?
My doctor called in the wrong strength of Prozac. I am having some of the worst panic attacks I've ever had. Can I take 2 20mg capsules until they call in the 40mg? I can't take the heart pounding. I'm basically a hot mess. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your... read more
Can I open my clindamycin capsule and put the medicine on topically for acne cyst ?
Several months ago I had an infected tooth, Dentist prescribed clindamycin 300 mg capsules, I have a couple left. Right now I’m have broken out on my face. I have 2 huge cystic acne bumps that are very painful and deep below the skin. Our insurance doesn’t start until next month so... read more
Can you produce Flomax in liquid form?
I am a patient using Flomax, but it is only available in capsule form and because of cancer twice in my mouth (ten years apart) I cannot swallow & only have a feeding tube to take the medication. Any reason it can't be produced it in liquid form? As of now the only way I can make it work... read more
What is a royal blue and white capsule with no markings?
I found a foil pack of the capsules in my drawer and can't remember what they are. It's a bit larger than any of my meds.
When is the best time of day to take tamsulosin 0.4mg, 1 capsule a day?
Should it be taken in the evening?
Can taking milk thistle capsule turn stools yellow?
Been taking it for about a week and a half and my stools are very light almost like a yellow
Accidental extra dose of fluoxetine (Prozac)?
I take a 20mg capsule of fluoxetine every morning (usually around 9am). This evening I had a really stupid moment, and I took another one of my pills (instead of the ibuprofen I actually wanted to take). My original dosage was at 9am today, and it is now 18:30 pm. I don't know what happens,... read more
I have some gabapentin 300mg which expired in 2009?
The expired gabapentin 300mg capsules strips are stored in its box, seals not broken in any way and kept in dry conditions. Can this capsules still be used or should I throw away & dispose immediately?