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Double dose of meloxicam?
I have unbearable pain from arthritis in my back and knees. My doctor has me on meloxicam 15 mg. once daily. It is not helping my pain at all, and it's so hard to be productive. That is not an option, as I'm raising 3 step children full time. I couldn't get out of bed yesterday, other than to... read more
Chronic cough lisinopril and atorvastatin?
In June my doctor prescribed metformin (750mg), atorvastatin (10mg) and lisinopril (2.5mg). It is now October and I have developed a debilitating chronic cough. Literature I've read points to both lisinopril and atorvastatin as causes. Are there alternatives I can take to eliminate the cough?
Going from 25mg to 50mg Zoloft dose?
I have taken 25mg of Zoloft for a little over a month and my doctor says that since she sees slight improvement that she wants to up it to 50. I hate medication side effects and had bad nausea when first starting the 25. I’m nervous to up the dosage because I don’t want my anxiety to get even worse ... read more
Ibuprofen 600 mg twice a day versus meloxicam 15 mg in the morning?
I have been on ibuprofen 600mg one in the morning and one at night for a long time. My Doctors have taken me off that and put me on meloxicam 15 mg one in the morning and it is no way near as effective. Many of you have experience with meloxicam 15 mg, can you tell me please how long should I give... read more
Taking Xanax a day after drinking three to four beers?
The doctor prescribed me Xanax for my anxiety, and I haven't used any in 2 weeks. Me and a buddy of mine went drinking yesterday and I had three to four craft beers, they were pretty strong and I got hammered. 24 hours later I took .50 mg of Xanax, I know I'm probably ok but I'm still worried... read more
Can a doctor write 3 different Adderall scripts In a months time?
My new doctor just started me back on 30mg Adderall twice daily. Bad effects and about 10 days later he then prescribed me 30mg XR twice daily. I needed a PA request but it was approved. Now about another 10 days later. Would it be reasonable or OK for him to prescribe me 20mg 3 times a day. I... read more
Can I get a pharmacist to give me brandname Adderall (my doctor didn't write "do not substititute")?
I have tried generic brand Adderall XR it only lasted me an hour and I feel I would trust brand name better, but can the pharmacist reject my plea for Name brand.My doctor now wrote me a script for Adderall IR (20 mg), My doctor didn't write " To be dispensed only as directed" because he didn't... read more
Does stopping Lexapro 5mg after 5 days cause side effects?
I have been prescribed escitalopram (Lexapro) 5mg a week ago for depression and anxiety. After four days I had worst side effects such as insomnia, feverish, and burning sensation. I called my doctor and he told me to discontinue the drug and we can find alternatives after two weeks (he is on... read more
The safest way to wean off propranolol please?
I was put on propranolol (40mg x 2 a day) about 4 years ago for migraines I was badly suffering from for years with no luck from other medication. I also have anxiety so doctors thought it would be a double benefit. Initially I never noticed any obvious side effects but overall I just seem a bit... read more
Switching from Zoloft to Lexapro?
I have been on Zoloft for about five years and it is no longer working. My doctor switched me to Lexapro and recommended taking my 25 milligrams of Zoloft every other day and the start Lexapro. Has anyone ever switched between SSRI's? Is there any harm in swapping them right away to avoid... read more
Mupirocin ointment giving a tingling pain on a sebaceous cyst. Should we continue using it?
My husband has an inflamed sebaceous cyst and doctor prescribed mupirocin ointment to apply topically and an antibiotic to consume named cefixime. The mupirocin is giving him an extreme tingling pain and he was unable to sleep. Should we continue this medication or stop it?
Having blurry vision on Lamictal. Does it go away?
My doctor started me on Lamictal as a mood stabilizer after I started having some issues with topamax. Literally after 2 doses, I started to notice my vision was getting blurry. I called the pharmacy and was told that after being on the medication for 2 weeks, this very common side effect goes... read more
I have been prescribed propranolol for anxiety 40mg. I am supposed to take one when needed?
I was prescribed these to work along side of my sertraline (only been on sertraline for 3 half weeks) for panic attacks. The doctor said to take one when needed. What I would like to know is can I take it just for anxiety symptoms without having the panic attack? I know it slows the heartbeat and I... read more
Does clonazepam cause Alzheimer's?
I was prescribed clonazepam by my psychiatrist (I was sent to her as my primary care doctor wasn't comfortable with prescribing some of the medications I was taking). I broke my back and had three surgeries to try and help the pain (didn't help much). My primary care doctor prescribed 60mg of... read more
Please Help! l-theanine 100 mg?
I have panic attacks and my doctor suggested I try l-theanine. I tried 100 mg two days in a row and I thought I had found the miracle supplement. It worked better than anything I have ever tried. However, on the third day, I took it just as I felt myself going into some anxiety and I had the worst... read more