Doctor Questions (Page 46)

I’m 39, and was just diagnosed with diverticulitis at the ER. I started on Cipro and flagyl but...

... had allergic reactions to both meds. The doctor then put me on Augmentin/amoxicillin twice a day for 10 days. Has this treatment been effective and worked for anyone else?

How can you tell if your Klonopin is real or fake?

I have been taking benzos for years for PTSD and severe anxiety disorder. My doctor prescribed me 2mg Klonopin manufactured by Accord Pharmaceuticals, but it seems almost fake? I feel like I have to take more than one, when one would last me a whole day. How can I tell if it’s fake or not? It’s whi... read more

Amitriptyline - Has anyone taken amitriptyline with fluoxetine?

I’m on 40mg of fluoxetine daily (supposed to be 60mg but managing on 40) for anxiety and depression but struggle quite regularly with muscle spasms during the night so doctor has put me on 10mg daily of amitriptyline at night time to help stop the muscle spasms but as I said I struggle with anxiety ... read more

Xanax - for sleeping upping my dose?

I only take this drug for sleep, for 5 years now. I take the 2mg white bars. But even sometimes I don’t sleep great like I did when started. My doctor is pretty easy going but I feel funny want to ask him for 3mgs . Now I’m talking 90 a month instead of 60 a month?

Hey everyone! I’m new here, need some help. I’m 26 and started Paxil about 5 years ago.

... I went to the doctor for always feeling light headed and dizzy and he got me on Paxil. It started to work and I never questioned what it was or researched it at all, just trusted the doctor. Well, 5 years later I’m in a much better place mentally, physically, and emotionally. I grew a passion f... read more

Ivermectin with food or without?

Why do doctors say to take ivermectin on empty stomach for scabies when Cdc says. Can't get rid of them. Please help!

I take 1 mg of Xanax at night and the doctor prescribed me gabapentin for my aching legs, can I tak?

I take 1 mg of Xanax at night and the doctor prescribed me gabapentin for my aching legs, can I take these together?

Side effects for low dose Seroquel, what are your doctors saying?

I am taking Seroquel occasionally, 25 or 50 mg, for anxiety/sleep. Works good. I monitor my blood work and no weight gain at all. What are your doctors saying about other potential side effects (some horror stories) than weight gain at low doses? Recent reports say that link to bad blood levels is... read more

I am on 320 mg of fluoxetine per day as advised by my doctor. Is this dosage too high?

Safe dosage amounts for tramadol and Xanax?

I’m taking Xanax 2mg per day for anxiety. I have MDD, and have tried 20 different antidepressants. I want to ask my doctor to put me on tramadol to raise my dopamine, and I wonder how much I can take without a dangerous combination. Can I take 50 mg of Tramadol and 2 mg of Xanax without a major p... read more

Interactions with medication?

I'm taking Cymbalta and Vistaril for my anxiety and panic disorder and I read that Pristiq has major interactions with both of these medications. Should I contact my doctor about what I read or don't take Pristiq while I'm on Cymbalta and Vistaril?

Stopping Cymbalta/starting Pristiq proper protocol?

I am currently slowly tapering off Cymbalta by counting beads, 3-4% every 4 weeks, currently at about 17mg. My Doctor wants me to stop taking it and start taking Pristiq, another SNRI. I'm afraid of stopping the Cymbalta cold turkey for fear of withdrawal symptoms. I never intended on taking... read more

Gabapentin vs buspirone for anxiety?

I was prescribed buspirone for chronic anxiety and panic Attacks . I was taking clonazepam and it Works well but most doctors don’t want people on it long term . So buspirone was prescribed. At first I was dizzy abs felt foggy and disconnected. After a few weeks it mostly went away but I can’t seem ... read more

I started taking Cymbalta 3 years ago when my grandson died. At first it helped but, I started to...

... have symptoms of depression and my doctor would raise the dose, until I was on 120mg which I’ve been on for quite sometime ( I still had depression and cried all the time). This doctor also prescribes pain medications and I wanted to quit taking them. I decided to quit using these drugs so I w... read more

Has anyone increased their normal dose of Buspirone on a really bad day?

My doctor told me to just stick to my usual dosage and manage excess anxiety symptoms with more clonazepam on bad days. But I was wondering if anyone just takes an extra 5 mg or so on a day when symptoms were especially bad. Does it work fast enough to make a difference? Thanks.