Drug Questions

How long does it take for Amoxicillin to work? I have strep throat with severe pain?

Posted 30 Apr 2015 • 4 answers

Been taking 500 mg twice a day. This is third day and have had five doses for strep throat. Feeling as badly if not worse with very sore throat. When should this drug start to work as a rule?

Modafinil vs Adderall: What's the difference?

Posted 13 Sep 2016 • 1 answerFAQ by Drugs.com

Modafinil (Provigil) and Adderall seem like similar drugs - they are both used in the treatment of narcolepsy and covertly as study aids. But is Modafinil more effective and less addictive than Adderall?

Oxycodone and tramadol together ?

Posted 28 Mar 2015 • 4 answers

Nothing seems to be cutting the pain for my daughter who had tonsils, adenoids and deviated septum work done. She takes meds and vomits. Pharmacist said not to mix the two drugs. Dr says she can take her full dose of tramadol and 1/2 dose of the oxy together... any experience with the two ?

I've been taking Xarelto for 6 months. Anyone have acute muscle and joint pain on this drug?

Posted 24 Mar 2015 • 38 answers

Effexor for anxiety and weight loss- For anyone that lost weight on Effexor?

Posted 11 Mar 2018 • 6 answers

Ive been on Effexor for about three weeks and I lost about ten pounds. My question is if people have success stories on this drug? (Either emotional or with weight) And if you did lose weight- did it continue or did it stop after a while? So far I’m less anxious, feel more like myself, but I ...

Can I combine Cialis 5mg daily for BPH, and Viagra 25mg for ED?

Posted 25 Feb 2015 • 3 answers

Need professional opinion about the risks involved in taking these two drugs (Cialis 5mg & Viagra 25mg) together. I am taking Cialis 5mg daily for BPH treatment. However, its not enough to have sex ( I have ED). So, can I supplement it with Viagra 25mg only when needed for sex?

What does "HCL" stand for after the drug name?

Posted 5 Jan 2010 • 4 answers

For example: Methadone HCL 10 MG Tablet?

Naproxen - how long does it take for this drug to leave your system?

Posted 17 Jan 2015 • 2 answers

After feeling so ill with chest pains and shortness of breath , blurred vision and generally unwell I decided to check this medication out on this site. I had been prescribed Naproxen approx 2years ago for arthritis, I am also taking an antidepressant. I had treatment for blood clots in both lungs ...

What do you mean by the half life of a drug?

Posted 29 Sep 2011 • 1 answer

I have just been prescribed gabapentin 300mg for sciatica nerve pain in my leg?

Posted 13 Jul 2016 • 9 answers

The pain only occurs when sitting. Does anyone have experience taking this drug for sciatica pain?

Eliquis - Which over-the-counter pain medication is safe to take for arthritis pain and/or headaches

Posted 11 Jun 2015 • 2 answers

... while on Eliquis. I've been using this drug for a-fib for 11 days.

What over the counter drugs ate equivalent to 800mg of Ibuprofen?

Posted 19 Feb 2015 • 2 answers

I was prescribed 800 mg of Ibuprofen from my oral surgeon after getting all four of my wisdom teeth taken out. It really helped with the pain, but I believe now I have a dry socket, I called up to where I got them removed (which is a 2 hour drive away from where I live) and they cant prescribe ...

Is amlodipine besylate and amlodipine valsartan the same drug. I saw a recall notice.

Posted 2 Jan 2019 • 2 answers

I am taking 5 mg of amlodipine besylate. It is an octagonal white tablet with lU on one side and H12 on the other. Is there a recall. I have had vertigo more this year than normally. I was given drugs for the dizziness. They didn't really work so I ended up going to an ENT. I have some throat ...

What drug combination is best for Wellbutrin XL?

Posted 4 Jan 2016 • 4 answers

Hi, I am just wondering what combination medications you are on and what helps. I've read many people take Wellbutrin with Zoloft or Effexor. I have really high anxiety. I also have major depression and Wellbutrin XL is helping a lot (just not the anxiety that comes with it).

What drug would be a good replacement for lisinopril?

Posted 25 Oct 2017 • 2 answers