Doctor Questions (Page 27)

2000mg dose of metronidazole and alcohol?

Today I went to the doctors and got prescribed a 1 time does of metronidazole, 200mg (4 pills 500mg each). I took them at about 2 1/2 hours ago.. tomorrow is my birthday and me and a few friends had plans to go out and get some drinks tonight.. I’ve taken amoxicillin ( lesser dosage) and drank a... read more

Is 15 mg of diazepam in one dose too much?

I am taking diazepam for anxiety I've had several major surgeries, but I'm finding I'm taking too much. I know it's silly. Took 15 mg this morn for a visit to doctor and I felt sick afterwards. Not calm at all. Could this make me feel sick? I've been off of it for a while because I was taking pain... read more

Can you build up a tolerance to Ativan (lorazepam)?

I have GAD and have been taking fluoxetine for about a year now. My doctor prescribed lorazepam as my “emergency” medication, aka to be taken when my fluoxetine doesn’t stop a panic attack. This doesn’t usually happen very often, but I stopped taking my fluoxetine because I found that my cat helped ... read more

I am prescribed metoprolol tartrate 12.5 mg once at bedtime by my cardiologist?

The smallest they make are very small, round 25mg pills which I have to break in half. I recently ran out but found an unexpired container of metoprolol succinate 25mg that my doctor initially started me with but quickly changed to the lower dosage of metoprolol tartrate. Can I, just for a few... read more

Is it possible to be “red flagged” by a doctor?

I went to a different primary care once that was closer to home than my usual cause of my chronic migraine and needed to get a rx for my sumatriptan. The doctor and I started talking and I told him about my issues with insomnia and how I have a hard time sleeping. He gave my a rx for Xanax without... read more

Upping my Cymbalta dose from 60mg to 90mg for anxiety - side effects showing...

... greatly and honestly given me my life back. However, these recent weeks, I've felt the same anxiety patterns from before surfacing again. I've talked to my doctor and she has increased me to 90mg a day. I've been taking it for around five days now. I feel some of the same side effects that I... read more

Anybody taking Vraylar for anxiety?

Went to see a new doctor about my anxiety. I’ve tried many SSRI’s, SNRI’s etc. She wants to try me on Vraylar. I’ve been reading a lot online and I’m confused since I don’t have bipolar and seems Vraylar is for that. Anyone talking it for anxiety?

Has anyone experienced sudden vomiting after taking an injection of Ozempic?

I have been taking Ozempic for about a year. Started on 0.25 then went to .50 dose. Had mild stomach issues which got better, all except constant mild indigestion. About a month ago my doctor raised me to the 1 mcg dose. Since then I have been eating small meals but have experienced sudden but... read more

Does Cymbalta cause muscle pain?

I take tramadol, gabapentin, lisinopril and Zanaflex. My doctor just added Cymbalta. On day 2 I felt like I had the flu minus the cough and fever. Is this normal?

Anyone tried ketamine for anxiety?

I have treatment resistant anxiety and nightmares. I’ve tried SSRIs and SNRI along with buspirone and clonazepam. While the benzo helps, (I’ve taken the same dose for 10 years) doctors are really against prescribing them even though they help more than anything. I’ve had cognitive therapy, among oth... read more

How to get rid of scabies?

I have scabies and I’ve been battling it since October, I have been to 2 different doctors and a dermatologist and no one seems to want to help me, Or believe me!! I’ve used permethrin 3 times, I’ve cleaned, fumigated my entire house 3 times, washed , cleaned, I’ve tried bleach, tea tree oil, olive ... read more

What if I miss a dose of my medication?

Prescribed Cymbalta + oxycodone for intense pain. Will this cause confusion, trouble speaking, othe?

Doctor prescribed 60mg Cymbalta plus 2.5mg oxycodone for pain in hip and lower back. Concerned about developing serotonin syndrome.

Stopping Cymbalta starting Zoloft?

I started having panic/ anxiety attacks back in April. I had been taking Cymbalta for 20 years. My new pain management doctor decided to take me off Cymbalta (cold turkey) and start Zoloft 50 mg 8 weeks ago. He told me that the 2 drugs were in the same class which I later found out they aren’t. I a... read more

What do I need to know about Drug Interactions?