Dosage Questions (Page 28)

Does anyone drink alcohol while taking 5-HTP?

I have drunk mostly organic red wine every evening for more than 20 years, but feel pretty awful drinking it since I began taking 5-HTP @ 50-100 mg per day. Note that my dose is part of a nutritional formulation that includes GABA, Passion flower and linden flowers. I also take a purple mushroom... read more

How to taper the dosage of Zapiz (clonazapam) 0.5mg and discontinue its use safely?

Hi, I have been taking Zapiz (clonazepam) since last 6 days. My doctor prescribed it for anxiety and insomnia. He prescribed 0.5mg but did not provide guidelines about dosage tapering. I took 0.5mg for 1st three days and reduced the dosage to half for the next 3 days. What should I do next?... read more

Hydroxyzine - Terrified to take my first dose?

I have severe anxiety. I am going through menopause and I take Lorazepam, 1 mg at night so I can sleep. My anxiety causes me to be terrified to try new meds, in fear of side effects and making me feel worse. Please help!!! I really want to try this, and I would love to be able to eventually stop... read more

Trulance - How long does it take to have a bowel movement after taking first dose?

Will it work within hours? On the same day?

Monistat 3 - Protected sex before inserting the last dosage?

My bf and I has protected sex 6-7 hours before I inserted my last (3rd day) dosage, I’m itching way more and mild burning. I had to put on the itching cream which is slowly helping it go away. Did having protected sex affect the dosage of the medication? I was feeling better and itch free after t... read more

I have been on Saxenda since the 1st of June and have now lost 49lb ... went from 198lb to 149lb?

... and am at the 2.4ml dose. Although my results have been outstanding! I am now noticing ALOT of very troubling hair loss! Has anyone else had this issue? Thanks in advance

Is 100mg of gabapentin good dose for sleep?

I have heard people using it for sleep as needed. I need something that I can take long term.

Side effects of missing a dose of Effexor?

Hello all! I have been on Effexor for about a year now, recently getting my dose upped to 225mg. It has been alright as I’m still in the adjustment period. Although, when I miss a dose I feel like I can almost immediately tell. I get this odd nausea sensation and a weird “headache” in my forehead/ e... read more

What is the maximum dosage of gabapentin per day?

Is it safe to be taking buspirone and Cymbalta together?

I have been on buspirone 10 mg 2 times a day and Cymbalta 20 mg delayed release at bedtime for the last three years. My Mother passed away recently and my dosage was doubled on both medicines for the last 3 months now. I feel fine but it's it safe? I keep reading scary stuff.

Flushed, warm, tingly sensation following Prozac use?

I am on week 2 of an increase from 20 mg to 40 mg of Prozac for depression. I only took the 20 mg dosage for 2 weeks. Before then, I had been on Pristiq for 9 months. I am experiencing a dizzy feeling in my head accompanied by a warm, tingling sensation, dilated pupils, shakiness, among other... read more

Shingrix - Is the booster (follow up dose) as bad as the side effects produced with the first dose?

I am a pretty sure I can't work up the nerve to get the follow up shot as this made me pretty sick for days- maybe some one can tell me whether the side effects are muted with the second dose since our bodies should be more accustomed to it?

Effexor XR - What is the highest dose you can take?

Increase in Wellbutrin XL side effects?

My doc recently raised my dosage of Wellbutrin XL from 300mg to 450mg daily. I haven't felt right since the increase 18 days ago, slight headache daily, sticky stomach sometimes, anxiety, depression. Has anyone else experienced this upon a dosage increase? If so, how long did it take you to adjust?... read more

Trintellix - who has had a problem with constipation with Trintellix?

I took Trintellix successfully for about a month and a half at a 10mgs daily dose. Everything was going fine - a little constipation in the beginning, but not a problem to speak of. My doctor then raised my dose to 20mg a day. Wow, did I develop some serious problems with constipation! I took... read more