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Can I use amoxicillin to cure bacterial vaginosis?
I'm trying to avoid going to the doctor so would it be safe to use amoxicillin for bv
Do I need to take Prednisone for my allergic reaction to go away, or will it do that on its own?
I have recently discovered I'm allergic to an antibiotic that was prescribed to me. The doctor then prescribed 40mg of Prednisone for one week, and 20mg the following week, along with Benadryl and Pepcid. I have been taking all this medication for three days now and barely see any improvement on... read more
Need support been dropped from pain management?
I have been taking Percocet 10/325 for a few years now. I have been dropped by my pain management doctor for getting a another prescription for Percocet from a different provider. I have been on Perc. for legitimate pain. I have bulging discs, sciatica and chronic hip pain of unknown cause as of... read more
What is the Shelf Life for Cephalexin 500mg? The Prescription was Filled 10/25/05.
What is the shelf life for Cephalexin 500mg? RX was filled 10/25/05. Can I take it & be effective? I just got laid off from my job, and cannot afford to go to the doctor plus get a prescription for my upper respiratory infection. (No insurance either). Could I take these out of date antibiotics and... read more
How long do you need to use Restasis? Forever?
Just wondering since my eye doctor did not give me a yes or no answer to this question. And this drug works well for me but my prescription, each time for 4 months is $215.00.
How do I know if I need to take anther round of Zithromax?
Hi, I have been sick for two weeks. I went to the doctor last Tuesday, 10 days into my illness, with a lot of coughing, sick phlegm and rumbling in my chest. My doctor said I had Bronchitis and gave me a "Z-Pak" to prevent a secondary infection. Yesterday was my last day of the Z-Pak. Even though I... read more
I got my Valium and Klonopin stolen from me at the store Saturday?
Since the doctor cannot write me a refill for it I was wondering if anyone knew of some non narcotic substitutes that I could get my doctor to give me to get me by for 30 days. I take the valium and klonopin for menieres disease but as we all know they are both for treatment of anxiety, which is... read more
What should I expect when I start taking Paxil?
I have received my RX for Paxil 10 mg. I have not stared it just yet I'm a little nervous to honest. Can anyone tell me what to expect ? Also my doctor told me that 10 mg is to start me off I guess that is a small dosage? What will I feel like once I have taken it for a while. The reason the doctor... read more
I was prescribed ranitidine for acid reflux and stopped taking it. I felt like it made my symptoms?
with acid reflux worse. I use tums on occasion. My doctor didn't seem to happy about my decision since I have other medicines that I take also on a daily basis. I wasn't sure if it was a drug interaction. I would like to stay away from prescription medicine b/c of my health issues. Acid reflux... read more
Can my primary care doctor treat me for my pain management. my pain is intractable (nothing can be?
... done). I take oxycontine 80mg 2xs a day and oxycodone 6xs a day. I have been on this medication for 8 yrs. My pcp is willing but fears it may cause him problems. I have done some research and have concluded that his fears are unfounded. ... can he and am I right? I live in n.j.
Gabapentin - Has anyone suffered a seizure from taking this medication?
My husband was born with a degenerative muscle and bone disease, much resembling MS, and has been through several different medications. The doctor recently prescribed Gabapentin to help with his problem of restless leg syndrome and pain. Within the first few days of taking this medication, I... read more
I have had a headache for almost a week straight?
I went to the doctor, who told me it was a sinus infection and put me on an antibiotic. I have had sinus headaches before, and they don't feel anything like this. Nothing is helping with the pain and I don't know what else to try. I have honestly never had a headache like this in my life! Any... read more
Can I take CBD rich hemp oil along with taking my Prozac?
I have been on Prozac for 9 months now for extreme anxiety and panic disorder. It has helped a lot but I also want a little better thing. So I asked my doctor if I could take it together but he response was just "NO!" I don't know if she thinks it's illegal or somthing because it's not. So I'm... read more
Is anyone having trouble with hair loss and Abilify? I used to have thick, really curly hair and?
... now it is thin, straight and lifeless. I am considering getting off Abilify. My doctor wants me to try Latuda but I am scared. My moods are good now. I was on lithium for 20 years but it started to affect my kidneys so I had to get off. I realize that it is just 'hair' but it is very... read more
Paxil versus Trintellix???
I have been taking 10 mg of Paxil for quite a number of years. The doctor just informed me that she wants me to switch to 10 mg of Trintellix. Has anyone switched between the two? And if so did you still have all the same side effects that they list about this medication? I'm really leery to switch... read more