Skip to main content

Dosage Questions (Page 63)

Related terms: Dose

Displaying 1553 questions associated with Dosage.

Sertraline - increasing dosage from 50 mg to 75 mg?

How long does it generally take to feel benefits from increase in dosage? I have been on 50 mg for 2 months and appeared to be experiencing a down swing of moods (not huge but enough for my doctor to increase the dose slightly)

Contrave stopped working?

I started Contrave and now on the full dose. I was cruising along and so excited because my cravings and stopped my bad binge habits! I lost about 7-10 lbs over approximately 2 months when that time when the hormones take over. My habits came back. I thought OK... note to self watch my diet for a... read more

I’ve been on Klonopin for 2 months for insomnia and anxiety. I’m taking 1mg at bedtime.

I would like to stop taking it. Will I need to taper off of this low dose. She just told me to stop taking it every night and use it as needed. I’m worried about withdrawals. 12 years ago I took Klonopin 1mg at night for 1 month and had no problem stopping it. Just looking for some answers . Thank y... read more

How many hours apart do you take Buspar?

If you take it 2 or 3 time per day, how many hours do you leave between doses? I'm trying to figure out what others do. The doctor said just to take it 2 or 3x a day while I'm awake... not so helpful. I've been doing 10mg 2x about 10 hours apart without food. 6am and 4pm. But thinking of trying 3x... read more

What is the maximum safe dosage of Benadryl/diphenhydramine as a sleep aid?

I was recently alarmed to find that my girlfriend has been taking what I consider to be an excessive dosage of diphenhydramine as a sleep aid. She has been averaging 30 25mg tablets a night (750mg). After doing some research online I came up with a number of answers for what is considered to be a... read more

Sertraline and diarrhea does it stop after a while as increased dose has caused severe problems?

I started having some diarrhea when sertraline increased too 100mg. Now I'm on 150mh and it's happening every day. Any advice as I've lost over a stone in weight which is down to other issues as well. Don't know if changing diet will help or if it's just a temporary side effect.

Is 1000mg of Seroquel a safe dose?

My psychiatrist just put me on 1000mg of Seroquel daily at nighttime. I was on 600, is this a safe dose to take all at once? I take this medication for psychosis.

Concerned about Lyrica/Cymbalta withdraw effects? I couldn't get to the pharmacy to pick up my...

... prescriptions and missed 3 doses of Lyrica and 2 doses of Cymbalta and the withdrawal was crazy! I felt terrible! My body hurt, I had hot flashes and I couldn't sleep! and I couldn't stay focused has anyone else ever had this issue? I take 225mg of Cyrica twice a day and 30mg of Cymbalta once a... read more

Can I take 1 paracetamol (acetaminophen) every two hours instead of 2 paracetamol every four hours?

I suffer from migraines and have recently been trying to cut back on my paracetamol use as I've had to take them nearly daily for over 8 years. I was trying to cut my doses in half. Instead of taking a full dose of 2 x 500mg of paracetamol every four hours, I would only take 1 500mg, then if the... read more

Has anyone tried CBD gummies or oil with Zoloft to help with side effects? Before I was on meds?

... I ate a gummie or 2 to help with anxiety, but it didn't. I'm on a low dose now of Zoloft, 25mg on day 11, my GP said to stay like this for another week then increase to 50mg, i feel like I still need the Xanax too much, but I'm so sensitive, I'm nervous about side effects again. Anyone try this... read more

Seroquel/quetiapine - does it cause long QT with fluconazole?

The doctor that prescribed me the medicines knew I was on 100 mg of Seroquel a day for sleep. This is a relatively low dose and he prescribed me fluconazole 150 mg twice first day, then once daily for two weeks. I read online it is possible to cause long QT syndrome but the doctor wasn’t considered ... read more

When Zoloft dosage is increased how long for the new dosage to take effect? Thanks?

Started at 25 mg. Then to 50. Then 75. Now at 100. Been at 100 for 3 weeks. Notice some difference but still some anxiety

Accidental extra dose of fluoxetine (Prozac)?

I take a 20mg capsule of fluoxetine every morning (usually around 9am). This evening I had a really stupid moment, and I took another one of my pills (instead of the ibuprofen I actually wanted to take). My original dosage was at 9am today, and it is now 18:30 pm. I don't know what happens, but is... read more

How to get a 12.5 mg dose of Seroquel/quetiapine?

My mother has started taking Seroquel. The 25 mg tablet is too sedating for her and we'd like to cut the dose in half. The 25 mg tablets we're getting are not scored, and cutting them into even halves is tricky, even with a pill cutter. Other people have mentioned taking 12.5 mg. Are others able to... read more

I accidentally took extra dose of Lexapro after dinner- should it be OK?

My normal dose is 25mg Lexapro in the am, but I accidentally took an extra 20mg after dinner (had pill organizer upside down, don't ask!)- what should I expect? And should I take the usual or lower dose tomorrow morning?

Ask a question

To post your own question to our community, sign in or create an account.

Search this group