Dosage Questions (Page 97)

Effective medication for insomnia?

I've been on a dose of 200mg of amitriptyline for a very long time (originally prescribed for depression). Now that I'm older I need to reduce the dosage. The problem is that I now cannot sleep without Amitriptyline. My doctor has lowered the dosage to 50mg and has me on 100mg trazodone. It's been... read more

When will Lexapro leave my system?

I took 5mg Lexapro 24 hours ago, was jittery all day yesterday, diarrhea and terrible headache. Didn't sleep last night either. I'm not taking the next dose does anyone know when I'll stop feeling this medicine.

Can sertraline cause migraine?

Two hours after taking my scheduled dose I developed a visual aura that lasted about 20 mins. After that I felt weak, pressure and sharp pains in my head and very "whipped out" also a bit irritable. Should I continue my meds or talk to my doctor about tapering off? I am not a chronic migraine... read more

Latuda - This drug is way too strong for me?

The FDA and other reputable medical institutions have approved it for Bilpolar Disorder. As for diabetics, it spiked my blood sugar from 7 to 21 on my meter on initiating 20mg dose, all other factors remaining the same. Also, if medical professionals are concerned about benzodiazepines causing... read more

I took my dose of prednisone too soon. What should I do?

I’m on a 21 day course that tapers from 40mg down, reducing ever 4 days. I’m only on day 3, so it was 40mg in the morning (8am) and then accidentally another 40mg at night (8pm). In theory that dose should have been the next morning. I am assuming I should skip the morning dose and just get back on ... read more

Zoloft and worse anxiety nervousness?

is there a antidepressant that doesnt give you side effects but still works the same im on zoloft 100mg morning and 100mg night but just after 5 weeks still getting anxiety from the dosage adjustment. took dr orders and went up 50 at a time a week and psychiatrist's said to up dosage to 200mg that... read more

Amlodipine 10 mg tablets?

Is it acceptable to cut tablet in half to reduce my daily dose to 5 mg as my blood pressure is. Dry much under control 125 over 70 . Many thanks.

Lamotrigine - What dose did you take for anxiety? Thanks?

I'm currently on 75mg

Latuda dreams or lithium discontinuation or something else?

I have recently been switched to Latuda (20mg) from Lithium (900mg for 41 years)... It is an interesting drug, somewhat smoother than lithium but not as stimulating, at least at this dose. The curious thing since staring about 2 months ago is the kind of dreams I've been having, and "return" to... read more

I’m starting week 2 of Effexor. My dr just lowered the dose to 25 mg due to insomnia and fatigue.?

Did you ever experience heart rate fluttering/fluctuation and dizziness? and have a headache? I’m not sure if this is a sign to stop the medication or if this will pass after the second week. Feedback is welcome!!!

What Buspar mg and time frame works best for you?

I will be seeing my doctor In March and want to see if I can get better results on a different dose and schedule for my Buspar. I take 25 mg 8am and 10 mg 8 pm ( with food) been afraid to adjust dosage due to last time was pretty bad waiting for it to level out . I know everyone is different. I’m w... read more

Hello, I have been put on long term doxycycline 50 mg for dry eye/chronic blepharitis.

Will drinking alcohol be harmful on this low dose? Not daily of course, but maybe once or twice a week? Also, antibiotic resistance with this low of a dose would not be a concern, correct?

Can I cut down the minimum dose of ranolazine?

Buspirone - Anxiety starting to come back?

I started on buspirone and Lexapro about 12 days ago for sudden constant anxiety. Prescribed 1 Lexapro (10mg) in morning and 3 doses (7.5mg each) of Buspar throughout the day. The first week after following this I started feeling better so I went down to only taking 2 doses of Buspar instead of 3.... read more

Pristiq side effects pins and needles?

I started this medication a few days ago and I am experiencing pins and needles in my lower legs and some in my arms. I am on a low dose, 25 mg. I have tried many different anti depressants with no luck, and I am very hopeful to find relief from this one. Has anyone else experienced this side... read more