Doctor Questions (Page 30)

My doctor prescribed Gabapentin 300mg and Temazepam 30mg for anxiety, has anyone used these?

I have never used either before and I'm somewhat nervous. I have a stressful job that requires extensive travel and client interaction. I am also prescribed to adderall 30mg a day. Does anyone have experience with any of these? Would Temazepam and Gabapentin help with anxiety brought on by... read more

Yes or no with regard to stopping allopurinol during gout flares?

I have been using allopurinol for more than 15 years with only occasional gout flares in my left knee and most recently in my right hand. My latest Uric acid id 5.6 . The doctor I saw today told me it was important to STOP taking the allopurinol during a gout flare-up. I have never been told this... read more

Can you abruptly stop taking prednisone after taking 25 mg a day for 30 days?

The doctor told my father to take 25 mg of prednisone for 30 days... He didnt mention anything about tapering... Does 25 mg for 30 days require tapering? or can he just abruptly stop taking it?

Is 100mg of Losartan too high?

I am a newcomer to bp medication. My doctor just put me on 100mg of Losartan two days ago. My bp has consistently been around 140/98 for the past 8-10 months. However I am also goig through the most stressful time ever. I'm a 39-yr old female and am in average health. When reading the reviews I... read more

New xanax prescription and I have an old xanax refill. Can I still refill the old?

I have been on xanax .5 twice a day for about a year. The doctor just upped my dose for .5 three times a day. I still have a refill for the .5 twice a day left (3 month supply). There was some mix up at the pharmacy where I took the new prescription too and my insurance said it was too early even... read more

It's safe to take naproxen with baclofen together ?

And, I would like to know if is suppose to be prescribe by a doctor?

Bladder sling surgery for stress incontinence, will I be able to return to work in 2 weeks?

My doctor said that I should be able to return to work in 2 weeks. I am now worried about whether I will be able to return to work in 2 weeks. It is ambulatory surgery but I was told that I must rest for the surgery to correct the condition and to heal properly. It is important that I return to... read more

When did Fioricet become Schedule III med. My doctor thought it wasn't controlled?

Is Bupropion XL 150mg tablets the same as Brupon 150 SR?

I have been taking Bupropion XL 150 mg tablets and have backup if I run out of them with a Bupron SR 150 mg tablets. With XL my doctor prescribes 450 mg taken all at once in the morning. Can the Bupron SR be taken in the same dosage once in the morning? Simply, does SR and XL function the same way... read more

I had unprotected sex 2days after I had the implanon fitted; could I get pregnant?

Had the implanon inserted the 5th of December..Doctors orders were to use a backup barrier for the next 7 days after the insertion of the implanon; however my boyfriend and I had unprotected sex two days after the 7 days she order and we kept on having unprotected sex before the 7days. It's been... read more

Would a stomach ulcer cause bloody stools?

36 hours ago I was informed I had a stomach ulcer. I am to take Carafate 4 times a day. Today with both bowel movements there was bloody stools and obvious blood when wiped. Should I contact doctor or wait it out?

Has anyone ever been hyper on celexa?

I have been taking celexa for a week now and I have noticed that I am very hyper in the morning and through out the day. My doctor told me to take the medication at night. I have no problem sleeping but I am wondering if anyone else has been hyper while taking this medication. I have never been on... read more

Does prednisone elevate blood pressure?

I take 5 mg prednisone per day. This week the doctor has prescribed mega doses for a condition. My blood pressure is elevated. 166/90. I am 85 year old female

Does spirulina deplete your B12?

I had heard that spirulina can deplete the Vitamin B12 in your system; and since I recently was told by my doctor that I was low in B12 (this is a 1st in my life), naturally I wondered if there could be a connection since I'd been taking Spirulina for some time.

Is it normal not to bleed much after taking cytotec?

Im 23 years old and im 5 1/2 weeks pregnant. I woke up in the morning to find blood on my undies. I went to see a doctor the same day and he said i had a miscarriage. He prescribed cytotec. He told me to take 2 pills every six hours for 24 hours. I tooke the first round yesterday at 5:40 pm and the... read more