Dosage Questions (Page 18)

How long does the prednisone withdrawal joint and muscle pain last?

I was on 50 mg of prednisone for 6 months for a kidney disease called Minimal Change Disease. I started the taper in late July and slowly came down the dose over another 5 months to complete the regimen. I had Cushings while on prednisone, but it pretty much disappeared by the time I completely... read more

Breast cancer. Dosage of Arimidex - can it be decreased?

.I have stage 2 estrogen pos breast cancer. Had lumpectomy, chemo and 32. radiation treatments. Side effects are so bad as each month goes on. My oncologist said take it once every other day. I am so afraid the dosage is not enough. However, she gives me vague answers, "better than nothing" is her... read more

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Can hydralazine cause knee pain?

Can hydralazine cause knee pain and weakness be due to hydralazine? I take 10 mg of hydralazine 3 times a day. After about 3 to 4 hours taking it, there is no pain. If I accidentally miss dose, there is no pain. My doctor doesn't think this is due to hydralazine. He says I have arthritis. But when... read more

What is the Best Time of Day to Take Pristiq?

I have been taking pristiq for 6 weeks. It seems to be working well other than I stay up late and have a very hard time waking up in the morning. Once I wake up, sometimes I can go back to sleep 2 hours later which is not normal for me. What is the best time of day to take my 50mg dose? Morning or... read more

How often should you take Dayquil? Is it every 4 hours?

Klonopin and how much is too much?

i was given Klonopin to take as PRN and want to make sure that I don't take too much and then get called suicidal due to high emotinal state. So how much is too much? I have taken up to 3mg at one time with no problem. But only supposed to take .5mg at bedtime if needed but with stress going on in... read more

Is Davocet still potent after 5 years?

My Dr switched me from Ativan to Xanax with no step down process?

My old Dr switched me from ativan to xanax with no step down or anything in between the two and a lower Mg and dosage of the xanax. I am having awful side effects now which are shaking,panic/anxiety attacks,cant sleep,nausea and headaches. I am new to this town and dont have a regular dr or... read more

If 30mgs of Vyvance works fantastic until 2-3pm.Would taking a second 30mgs at 2pm make sense?

Love the medication, hate that I seem to crash at 2-3 each day for about an hour or two. Male 48. I've been on this med for 1 week and my counsellor is suggesting an increased morning dosage to extend the coverage period. Why not just take another tablet after lunch?

Best time to take Zoloft?

Currently on Xanax for anxiety and am decreasing dosage. My PDoc rx'ed me Zoloft as I was and always have had "racing thoughts". He felt that this might be a symptom of some form of OCD. Started 25 mg in AM per RX, but I really feel sleepy during the day. Is there any problem with takeing the... read more

Is there much difference between Benicar HCT and Losartan?

I'm taking Benicar hct 40/25 but even with insurance it's 60.00 a month.I heard losartan was cheaper but I don't know what is the right dosage. Does anyone know if there is much difference in the two drugs?

My doctor was giving me Xanax ,1mg. Now its 0.5mg. Which is the higher or lower dosage?

I have always had anxiety but I also take Lisinopril for high blood pressure. Is it better for me to take 0.5mg or 1mg of xanax. I have no breathing problems. Why change the dose if it was working for me?

L-Theanine - what is the best dosage for all day anxiety?

I have anxiety almost every day sometimes all day.

How many MG of Buspirone is equivalent to 2 MG Xanax?

I used to be prescribed 2mg of Xanax Bars. What's the equivalence dosage for Buspirone, or around about anyway?