Doctor Questions (Page 17)

If vyvanse stops working, could I take adderall?

I saw my doctor yesterday about my Vyvanse barely working(even with dose adjustment) and he said he has never had this happen or even heard of it. So he prescribed me Concerta. It has been absolutely horrible, my focus is worse, hallucinations(auditory), headaches, etc. My doctor didn't want to... read more

Just started taking Pristiq (Advice please)?

Hello. I have just started (4 days in) taking Pristiq to help with my GAD anxiety which can also slip into depression. I have 100mg tablets and the doctor is getting me to go with 1/4 tablet (25mg) for the first 7 days, then 1/2 tablet (50mg) for the next 10 days, then will go back and see her. A... read more

Fluorouracil - Can I cover whole face with cream as I cannot tell what spots are the pre-cancerous?

I am so hesitant to use the Fluorouracil cream I washed it off immediately after putting it on my face. I was told by the doctor to put it on the precancerous spots which I could not really identify. So because of several spots it then seemed I might as well put it all over but didn't know what the... read more

4 days into Eliquis, can I cut 5mg dosage in half until I see my doctor in two days?

I am being treated for pulmonary embolism discovered in early stages by CT-scan 4 days ago

Trintellix - Headache side effects?

I have had four 10mg doses and have been in bed all weekend,with a headache. Not sure if this side effect will pass or if I should,call my doctor. Taking for MDD

Wellbutrin XL 150mg and weight loss?

My doctor recently switched me from Effexor XR 75mg/day to Wellbutrin XL 150mg/day due to significant weight gain in less than a month on effexor. He told me Wellbutrin will help with the unhealthy weight gain( I'm only 5'3 and over 150lbs since being on effexor) and that within a month it will... read more

How do I take my first day of prednisone?

My doctor prescribed me prednisone for 6 days. 4mg dose pack. He said the instructions would say to start it in the morning but he wants mw to start it tonight instead. Is it ok to take all 6 day 1 pills at one time or should I wait till tomorrow and space it out like the instructions say to do?

Naproxen 500 not working for sciatica pain?

I had X-ray and MRI done showed I had budging disc in L4 and L5 also mild arthritis and when I when to er they said I had sciatica so my doctor gave me naproxen but it isn't working. I have a husband and 4 little ones to look after and this pain is to much. Also I was given a muscle relaxer but was... read more

What is the difference between Wellbutrin and buspirone?

My doctor said he was going to start me on Wellbutrin but he prescribed me buspirone 10 mg. I am confused about what the difference is if there is one and why he said it was Wellbutrin but isn't.

Will Xanax assist my blood pressure meds in lowering my blood pressure?

I am currently taking 40 mg of Lisinopril and 10 mg of Bisoprolol. I have extreme anxiety that tends to blow my blood pressure through the roof. My Doctor has put me on Xanax 1 pill 3 times a day. I do not like taking pills at all (I even hate taking Tylenol for a headache). However I understand... read more

How long does Effexor withdrawal last?

I’ve been off Effexor for a little over 3 months. My doctor had me taper from 150mg, to 75mg, to 37.5mg with only 2 weeks in between each taper. That was probably too fast, my symptoms were really bad. Vertigo, nausea, diarrhea, anxiety, depression, bad stomach pains, vomiting. I’m still feeling nau... read more

Diazepam - Will I go through withdrawal on 10mg Valium?

My doctor prescribed 5mg Valium to take twice a day for anxiety. I want to stop taking them but I'm worried about withdrawal?

Depression - Has anyone switched from bupropion to Auvelity (new antidepressant)? Advice please!?

I was on 450 mg of Wellbutrin and 40 mg of Lexapro with not much relief. I've been on both for 4 years. My doctor recently switched me from Wellbutrin to the new antidepressant Auvelity. I now take one Wellbutrin with two Auvelity and two 20mg pills of Lexapro. The Auvelity is also Bupropion but... read more

How do I buy Norco online without a prescription?

I am 59 years old and have herniated discs in my neck and back. My doctor prescribed Norco 7.5 for ten years until he retired. my doctor that took his place has kept the same prescription for about 5 years. He suddenly started cutting his patients off all norco because others have misused their... read more

How long do you wait after drinking liquids to take a oral tempature?