Dosage Questions (Page 78)

Doctor increased dosage of bupropion from 150 mg to 300 mg.

How long before I notice the effects of the new dosage? It has only been 3 days but I still have bouts of crying

After starting cyclobenzaprine, how long for common side effects to subside?

Common side effects I’m referring to are drowziness and dizziness. Also is it better and OK to start at a single low dose at night, 2.5 mg, and work up to 5 mg 3x a day?

Can you use Topical Medications to Treat Arthritis Pain?

The Evolution of the Pharmacist

Help with Ozempic side effects?

I been on Ozempic for about 5 months, I take 2.5mg, now having stomach pains, bad nausea, belching, bad fatigue, weakness. I'm thinking of going down a dose but don't know it will continue to be effective. One of my doctors prescribed Pepcid, I have to see if that helps, I have type 2 diabetes, it... read more

Can both amitriptyline and Celexa be prescribed at the same time?

Has anyone ever taken 25 mg of amitriptyline and 20 mg of Celexa together? My primary care doc added Celexa 20 mg to my 25 mg dosage of amitriptyline to help with anxiety. Both she and pharmacist said it was ok. Pharmacist recommended taking one at night and one in the morning. I was under the... read more

Thinking about Zoloft for the 2nd time?

I took Zoloft from 2019-2021 and weaned off early 2021 and was OK until now. Drug worked well for me but it was a rough ride to get to the right dosage which was 150 having started all the way at 25. Was hoping it might be easier to get back on now maybe start at 50 and work way up quicker?... read more

What is the dose of diltiazem for PSVT?

Adderall 20 mg for 28 years?

My current dose is fairly stable (I think) 20 mg tid. The current shortage is inconvenient to the point of impacting day to day life. I am new to this group but have been so educated and enlightened by the Q & A. Several questions have been on my mind for years now and I was hoping someone might... read more

Does Lexapro provide more benefits than Zoloft?

Has anyone changed from taking Zoloft to Lexapro and noticed any differences? I have heard Lexapro’s slower release is beneficial. I have taken Zoloft for about 20 years and take the highest dose 200mg so there isn’t much flexibility for adjustment now. I am worried about needing to wean off com... read more

Interactions between doses of medicines I take. Don't want to cause a bad interaction?

I took Tramadol and ibuprofen at 10:30 a.m.. Trial and error, didn't work. I want to take my tizanidine and Tylenol. How long do I have to wait?

Is 1400mg of Metaxalone too much?

I’m 5 feet 2 inches and weigh 155 pounds. How would this dosage affect me if I were to take it?

How to tolerate Prozac side effects?

I started on Prozac 20 days ago on 5 mg and went up to 10 then 15 then 20 mg in approx 10 days. I had panic, agitation, sleeplessness and a feeling of being very drugged and high. On the lower doses in the beginning where I was vomiting and nausea. I then started to decrease the dose back to 15,... read more

Lantus Solostar Pen - I am a DM2 (type 2 diabetic). My medications stopped working and my sugar...

... levels were spiking into the 400 range. I started on Lantus Solostar insulin and I have been increasing the dose by 6 units every 3 days and still I can't see it dropping. Today I started 61 units. I was on 55 units for 3 days and my sugar level was still in the 200's as it has been with severe... read more

Has Zoloft worked for anxiety, even on low doses?