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From Xanax to Valium?
I was on Xanax for the past two months. I was taking between 4-6 mg a day with a few days in between where I did not take as much or any at all. Yesterday my Doctor took me off the Xanax and put me on Valium 5 mg twice a day. I don"t want to be on any benzo's at all anymore but I guess my question... read more
Completed the full dosage of Cipro for a bladder infection, should I still be in pain?
The bladder infection is accompanied with intense itching inside of my vaginal walls. The doctor said it was probably yeast. She prescribed me Fluconazole (diflucan) for this and I took it immediately, however absolutely none of the itching has subsided. I don't think it's yeast. I took the Cipro... read more
Acetazolamide - does anyone know how long it takes diamox to regulate the fluid build up?
my girlfriend was diagnosed with pseudotumor cerebri less than a week ago... is slowly increasing the dosage (per docs request) . however her doctor saw yesterday (after being on meds for almost 4 days) that her optic nerve was still swollen and was even slightly discolored. so im here in hopes... read more
Prednisone 50 mg for 5 days, feeling neck pain, help!?
Hi, Went to the doctor yesterday with sinus pain, I was already taking antibiotic for teeth pain (Pen VK 500mg) for 4 days. She prescribed prednisone 50 mg for 5 days, 1 tablet each day. I feel terrible after taking the tablets, so did not take today, feeling pain in my neck (base of skull and... read more
The staff in a doctor's office I went to yesterday said that because of federal law you had to?
... consent to a drug screen before you saw the doctor. It is not. Is this legal?
Nitrofurantoin - I took medicine without knowing the expired date?
I took urinary track infection one pills just now but the doctor gave me on 3/2012 I couldn't find expired date or year so is this medicine gona help me or cause a problem?
Marinol - My 89 year old mother has been suffering from persistent nausea for over 2 years. The?
... doctors don't know the cause. Phenergan and zofran don't seem to help much. She also has gastroparesis and they've started her on erythromycin, hoping to improve stomach motility and decrease nausea, but no improvement yet. Help!
How often should you have an MRI done if you have bulging discs?
My neurologist wants to do another MRI on my back. He was surprised to learn that my pain management doctor has not ordered a more recent MRI. I have had bulging discs for 3 years. I had a CT scan 3 years ago for diagnosis. I had a MRI done a year and a half ago and it still showed bulging discs. I... read more
Abdominal Adhesions - After a hysterectomy 14 years ago for uterine cancer, I now have adhesions in?
... my abdomine causing pain mostly in my lower back and side right now. I was an avid exerciser and now my doctor says no exercise not even walking for 3 months. He said I can go in a pool. Isn't pool aerobics exercise? And I honestly don't know what adhesions even are. My doctor, although very... read more
I am 51 year,I take plavix (75mg),and aspirin(81mg),atorvastatin (10mg) daily after stent placement?
... almost from 4 month ago and my doctor order until 8 months I must use ,but gastrointestinal side effects are very seen,bloating,stomachpain,pain in joints,back pain,and I use RANITIDIN but stomach pain and bloating is hard and acute ,what can i do?
Can Augmentin cause Fatigue and weakness?
I was diagnosed with a sinus infection. My doctor prescribed Augmentin 875 twice a day for 10 days. I am on the 4th dose and I feel very weak and tired and I could hardly walk. Can this be a side effect of the medication?
Should I decrease the dose from 20mg to 5mg?
I have never taken medication for anything before. Except for antibiotic once in a blue moon. Doctor prescribe Citalopram (Celexa) 20mg for anxiety and depression and it was a horrible 30 hours experience. After just an hour and a half after taking the pill I felt fuzzy in the mind and had like... read more
Is there a difference between bupropion hcl xl and wellbutrin xl?
read the comments on wellbutrin xl on this site, one comment suggested getting wellbutrin, more $$? have very mild depression and adult ADHD. met with doctor today and when i picked up medication was burporpion, subsitute for Wellbutrin. so started investigating before i get started. appreciate the... read more
Is there anything OTC comparable to Lactulose?
I am taking Lactulose and it works well for me. My doctor wonders why I would always need it. Miralax doesn't work for me. Is there anything OTC that is comparable to Lactulose so that I don't have to depend on a doctor to get the help I need? Thanks
Qsymia - How can I find a List of doctors who prescribe Qysmia?
I am trying to decrease in my over all weight. I have not had any luck in obtaining a physician that prescribe the weight loss medication Qysmia. I have HealthFirst insurance.