Diagnosis Questions (Page 9)

Stopping buprenorphine/ naloxone prior to surgery?

Just been diagnosed with a spigelian hernia that will require surgery. My consultation with the surgeon is monday. I have been on buprenorphine/naloxone for chronic back pain since February 2023. Because buprenorphine blocks other opioids that I will need for postoperative pain management, I have... read more

What's the buzz on Ozempic and Wegovy?

Urinary Tract Infection - I was diagnosed with a UTI on Tuesday, and shortly after began having back

... pain in my lower left part of my back. It’s like a dull, achy pain. I’ve been on antibiotics for a few days, and nothing seems to be changing

I've been taking 50 mg of metoprolol for almost 2 years. I have gained about 35 lbs.

I just was diagnosed with diabetes today. I have never liked this drug for various reasons but my doc wouldn't take me off it. I read that it does increase your A1C , so I just want to stop taking this med, I also take losartan among many other meds. I'm 74 , taking too many meds . Has this... read more

Question about Concerta not working?

So I am a 40 year old woman who was diagnosed with ADHD about 3 years ago. Was put on Strattera but that never worked for me so my dr decided to put me on 10 mg of regular Adderall which did absolutely nothing, so I had to wait a whole month for something else, then he put me on ER 27mg concerta... read more

Should a fentanyl patch take more than 24 hours to begin working?

I was diagnosed with cancer about a month ago, and my dr just changed my pain medication from oxycodone, to a 25mcg/hr fentanyl patch. I put the patch on my upper arm about 30 hours ago and still feel no difference. Could it be something that i have done wrong?

I have been taking Nexium 20mg, now increased to 40mg daily for 20 years.What can I expect to happen

... if I stop taking it now I know and suffer from most of the side effects listed? I have been diagnosed with kidney malfunction and it is getting worse. At the last consultation the specialist queried the time I have been taking Nexium. I have also developed Barret's esophagus which is why 4... read more

Side effect for aspavor?

Just diagnosed that I'm having cholesterol and I'm diabetic with heart that has an extra bit I'm so stressed all these things in me ohhhh God what have I done. I've been in and out hoping to be assisted but its in vain instead more deseas are found not cure

Vyvanse 30mg. Ok to take several days in a row?

I've been diagnosed with ADD since I was a child, but never liked taking my medications because I always felt kind of weird on them. So I've always kind of tried to take them sparingly. I've been on vyvanse (30mg) for almost 5 years now, but only took it when I felt I really needed it (sometimes a... read more

How long before HRT is out of my system after discontinuing?

I was just diagnosed with breast cancer and needed to discontinue HRT. I would like to know how long before these drugs are out of my system. I was taking 1 mg of estradiol once per day and 100 mg of progesterone once every other day. Thank you.

How long should I take terbinafine?

I have been diagnosed with Dermatophytosis of a toenail and prescribed terbinafine how long is the standard program to cure this fungus?

Took Double Dose of Lisinopril for 2 weeks!!?

I was diagnosed with high blood pressure a month ago. At first, I took 10mg of Lisinopril. Then my doctor increased the dose to 20mg and told me to take two pills every morning. On 6/17, I refilled my prescription and continued to take two pills every morning. Today I realized the refill was for... read more

Bacterial Infection - Can penicillin vk treat diverticulitis?

Was diagnosed with actemycosis in March 2014 ... Treated with pencillin vk for 18 months & disease went dormant & has been every since... Recently I believe it has come back ... But like before I was misdiagnosed for 6 months as the bacteria grew & smothered my organs... They done emergency surgery... read more

Why isn't Adderall and Vyvanse working for me?

I got diagnosed with ADHD when i was in 4th grade. I didn't start taking medication for it till now (i'm a freshman in college now). I went to a Psychiatrist for it and he started me off with Vyvanse 20mg. He graduatlly gave me a higher dosage such as 40mg, 60mg, and 70mg within a month. I still... read more

Switch from Adderall XR to Dexedrine (Dexedrine spansule)?

Hello, new to the form and was hoping to get a fast response. I am a college student who was diagnosed with ADHD last year. my doctor prescribed Concerta 36mg/day (XR ritilan) initially. I then switched to Adderall XR 20mg /day after 6 months because the Concerta was no longer working. Adderall... read more