Doctor Questions (Page 75)

Combigan - How long does it take for this to leave the system?

One medicine we were on the doctor said it would take 6-8 weeks, is that the same for Combigan? How long after stopping does this stay in the body?

Metoprolol - I went to cardiologist for heart palpitations and while there my blood pressure was?

... elevated 158/88. This is abnormal for me my blood pressure it usually on the low side of normal, 100/60. Doctor didn't have any explanation for heart palpitations just seemed to not listen when I said blood pressure it normally low. I'm very reluctant to start this medicine. I also saw at least... read more

Why am I not losing weight using phentermine?

It's day ten. I've been following a low carb diet, taking vitamins and working out for 45 minutes, every other day... Drink almost a gallon of water... Pretty much everything the doctor said to do... Everyone who uses phentermine seems to be losing awesome amounts of weight, and I have GAINED 2... read more

The difference between spinal stenosis and degenerative disk disease?

In addition to copd and congestive heart failure, I'm missing the bottom two disks in my back - I've seen the pics, they've degenerated to pretty much nothing. So, depending on which doctor I'm speaking with (primary care, orthopedic surgeon, pain care dr, pain care NP) it's been called Spinal... read more

How soon can I have sex after mirena iud?

So doctor told me no sex within 2 days after geting mirena iud .i had unprotected sex the 3 rd day.myperiod was on the 5th n i got mirena implanted on the 18th .is there any chance i could of goten pregnat?im really worried because im bearly now researchin and everybody is talkin about. A week to a... read more

Pristiq: weight gain and what should I expect when coming off?

I was on Lexapro for one year then came off (it was super easy to come off Lexapro) then 6 months went by and I was having anxiety again so my doctor put me on Pristiq. I am trying to come off of it now but the withdrawals are a little crazy. What should I expect? What is normal for coming off?... read more

My doctor discontinued my Metoprolol due to dizziness. How long will it take for the dizziness to?

... stop I was taking 50 mg of Metoprolol succinate ER everyother day for a couple of weeks and have been really lightheaded and dizzy; my doctor said it was probably a side effect of the med. so she stopped it. I also started taking Prednisone 4o mg per day about the same time. I am down to 20 mg... read more

Can you tell me why the doctor only prescribes 4 tablets of viagra per month of 50mg?

How long after last dose of metronidazole?

I had a bacterial infection. My doctor prescribed me to take metronidazole twice a day for seven days. During this he said that I could not have any alcohol whether it be in gum or mouth wash etc. Well my dentist prescribed me this special kind of toothpaste for brushing my teeth that has a low... read more

Ticagrelor giving me severe abdominal bloating and weight gain?

I had a heart attack last year and had 2 stents fitted in the blood vessels around my heart. I have severe abdominal bloating from taking Ticagrelor. I have been told by my cardio specialist doctor this is a known side-effect, but I must stay on the Ticagrelor for 12 months to reduce my platelets... read more

I forgot to shake my depo-provera shot. Should I contact my doctor? Will the shot still be effect?

I didn't shake th vial prior to administration

How long to get propranolol out of system I have been taking it for 2 years I am 72?

i started taking it for panic attacks .i have weened off them reckemended by my doctor i have stopped taking them 2 weeks ago ,but i feel dizzy and unsteady on my feet

Can celexa help cure depersonalization/derealization?

I'm 14 and have severe anixety and depression, iv had derealization for a 5 months. every thing seems so unreal, my vision is all different, I feel like I'm dreaming all the time. my doctor described me celexa 10mg, and I'm so terrified that it will make the derealization/depersonalization worse or... read more

My doctor prescribed Meloxicam 15 mg tablet 2x a day?

I read the dosage info on this site and it says no more then 15 mg in one day. Should I continue with this med as my doctor prescribed? I have been taking 2pills 2x a day since sept 4 my back started hurting 2 days ago. I haven't taken any pills today or last night. I am 64 years old

Are there long term effects from taking Nortriptyline?

I have nerve pain but the doctor cannot diagnose the cause. He put me on the Nortriptyline and the pain got better. I've been taking the medication for about 6 months. I was OK with 3 pills per day, but recently went to 4 when it seemed like 3 was not working for a few days. I can go up to 5 a day,... read more