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Can metroprolol be detected during blood laboratory test?
I am currently undergo company medical check up, but i have a problem of raising heart rate at Blood pressure when i seing a doctor. If im at home my BP and HR are normal, before i undergo the check up i drink metroprolol to lower my heart rate. so in this regard Can metroprolol be detected during... read more
After stopping the Gabapentin, will the blurred vision clear?
I took Gabapentin (100 mg - 3 each day) for 15 months for shingles. My vision has been blurred and the doctor said that I have minor mascular degeneration. Will this improve?
What pain killers do not contain Codeine?
I am highly allergic to codeine so that limits the pain medications and so forth that a doctor can prescribe to me. I want to know if there are any pain medicines that I can take safely that do not contain codeine. Please help me out. Thanks
Hi, My doctor has advised me to take 100 mcg Levothyroxine. So I took two tablets of 50 mcg each?
... day before the breakfast. (In fact, I use 2 x 50 mcg tablets per day, instead of buying new 100 mcg tablets) I see in Merck's drug manual that 2 x 50 mcg is smilar to 100 mcg. But, since I am not sure, I just want to ask that Does two 50 mcg pills have the same effect as one 100 mcg pill? Does... read more
Back ache with Wellbutrin?
I just picked up Wellbutrin 150 mg today. There's 14 tab, My doctor wanted me on 150 for two weeks and then she plans to double the dose to 300 mg I believe. I took my first pill today and I actually feel decent. I'm not upset or feeling depression and I feel clear headed. I don't have headaches or... read more
When you go for a physical and the doctor takes out blood and urine, do they check for pregnancy ?
Do they check even if you don't tell them too. ? And what else do they check for ?
How long can I stop taking high blood pressure medicines before it can start a problem?
my pills are running out and i can't see my doctor for another two or three weeks, i looked it up online and it says that if i stop it will lead to strokes and other problems what should i do?
Finasteride - Can it cause breast cancer in males?
I've been on this medicine for 3 years and recently I found a lump in my breast along with swelling and tenderness. My primary doctor said to wait 6 months... however I don't think waiting is the answer... I am going to see a surgeon this week, just to make sure all is ok... so can this medicine... read more
With Synthroid it states to not eat "high-fiber" foods... what is classified as high fiber?
I was on a regimen of Levoxyl for many years (15+), but now it has been recalled and my doctor prescribed the Synthroid. I'm just wondering about the drug/food interactions, one of which is calcium and it also says "high-fiber" foods. I have increased my fiber intake in the past 5 years so now this... read more
Can anyone tell me the difference between Phentermine and Phendimetrazine?
Today I went to the doctor and I was on Phentermine 30mg but they did nothing for me. So she started me off on Phendimetrazine 35mg 3x day. Does anyone know if this Med works better???
Will Phenazopyridine alter a urine test to check for pain meds?
I am required to take a urine test every three months to make to make sure that I am taking my pain medication as prescribed. I just got diagnosed with a UTI and the doctor prescribed phenazopyridine for me. I am scared that this medicine will make my urine test incorrect and it will look like I am... read more
How long does it take for Lopressor to slow down your heart rate?
I sometimes get tachycardia. My doctor prescribed Lopressor. My blood pressure is normal.
Do you have to discontinue Melatonin before an operation?
My Doctor stopped me from taking any medications containing aspirin before I had a colonoscopy done by her. Now I have to have another colonoscopy because she did not feel prepared to take out more than the three polips she did. there are more and she referred me to a surgeon who will make another... read more
Will miralax keep if you have already pre-mixed with beverage. Doctor cancelled colonoscopy today?
... that was scheduled for Monday. Would it keep say for a week or so or should a new batch be mixed
Why would doctor prescribe pain pills instead of muscle relaxers after shoulder surgery?
I had surgery for torn slap on right shoulder. I am in my 6th week of therapy and pain medication does not help much. Would'nt muscle relaxers be more effective?