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Sertraline - Zoloft increase and anxiety?
I’ve been on Zoloft 100 mg for about 14 years. I’ve recently went through a very hard time in my life and was not coping well. My doctor increased my Zoloft to 150. I’ve been on 150 for 10 days and the anxiety is so through the roof I’m so afraid it’s not going to work. Anybody with some feedback I’... read more
How long did it take before you felt any positive results from taking Deplin?
I have both mutations of the MTHFR gene, take a low dose of Buspar without great results. My doctor recently added Deplin. I’m wondering when I can start to feel if it is going to work for me. 2 weeks—6 weeks? I’m currently at day 6. I’m trying to hold out to see if there’s significant benefit befor... read more
I have been off lorazepam for five years and still having withdrawals. Does it ever get better?
Does anything help? I still get brain zaps and and can't sleep and have no help from doctors.
Imipramine with methylphenidate?
Looking for research to discuss with doctor. Does methylphenidate have a negative effect when taken with imipramine? Anyone has every taken these together? If so, was it synergistic or was it awful? I'm diagnosed with Adhd and doing some research.
Infections - I've had an infection in my foot/ankle for about a week and a half or so.
I've been to the doctor and have been taking the antibiotics and they have been working. The redness, swelling, and temperature have pretty much been resolved. The only thing that is concerning me is that I still have a slight amount of pain but my antibiotics are done yesterday. Should I go and... read more
Lamotrigine - Can I take Wellbutrin XL dose and Lamictal XR at the same time in the morning?
I have already been on the Wellbutrin (300 mg) but my doctor just added on the Lamictal (25 mg starting dose) I always take my Wellbutrin in the morning to avoid it affecting my sleep at night. Just wondering if it’s safe to take the new medicine at the same time?
80 year old mom taking 225 mg Lyrica 2 times a day?
I am reaching out to get some suggestions/opinions regarding my 80 year old mom. Her doctor prescribed her to take 225mg of Lyrica 2 times a day for fibromyalgia-1 in the afternoon around 4ish and the 2nd one at bedtime. I am noticing she is super drowsy and takes numerous naps throughout the day... read more
Does Valsartan also treat high cholesterol?
My PC prescribed valsartan 40mg as a treatment to lower my high cholesterol issue. I've been on it now for 16 months, and not much is happening as far as I can tell. PC doctor said it's working fine. It's not that I don't trust what he diagnoses; but, I don't have high blood pressure either.
Lamictal dosage too large ?
What is the normal dose to start Lamictal, I've had peti mal seizures for over 10 years and in the last few months I've had 5 full on seizures. I ended up in hospital and the doctor put me on 200mg am and 200mg pm . Reading up on it they say start low and gradually increase. Is it normal to start... read more
Does amitriptyline cause stomach issues?
I recently started amitriptyline for nerve pain. I started on 10mg, had no marked side effects, but it wasn’t effective. The doctor told me to increase to 50mg. That seemed too much of a jump to me, so I self administered 25-30mg for about 1-2 weeks. It was during that period that I started e... read more
I have been prescribed a new antibiotic whilst still taking one, when do I start it?
I was prescribed nitrofurantoin 100 mg to take every 12 hours for five days. I am on the fifth day and have one dose left but it is clear this antibiotic is not working and my doctor has prescribed a new course of antibiotics for me( sulfamethoxazole- also 1 pill 12 hours apart for 5 days) I am... read more
On 0.5mg Xanax once daily for 30 years-?
The doctor who prescribed Xanax to me for so long is retiring and the new doctor will not prescribe Xanax. She said I'd have to go to a psychiatrist and explain to him my situation. She wants to put me on Buspar. I am thinking of tapering off and not taking either. I am taking the whole 0.5mg... read more
Diazepam - Can you stop taking Valium and start Ativan?
I've been on Valium for 20+ years and today my doctor tells me to switch to Ativan at the same dose. Is that ok? Will I withdraw from Valium or will Ativan affect me with Valium still in my system?
When will my period end on Depo Shot?
I am a trans guy (FTM obviously) (age 16), and my doctor gave me the Depo shot back in early June as a way to stop my period before I got on testosterone. I didn't get my period at all in June, which was lovely, I had intercourse twice and my partner preformed oral on me a few times. Things were... read more
Inderal - My suffering from migraine?
I suffer from migraine for 5 months My doctor prescribed inderal 10mg twice a day I took it for 2 months and felt better and I stopped it for 2 weeks unfortunately after that the headache come again so My question is how long can I took the medicine to get a best result or what is the duration of... read more