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Duloxetine - How long does it take for Cymbalta to kick in?
Last week I was diagnosized fibromyalgia after six year of medical checks and screenings. The doc prescribed me 60mg Cymbalta, 10mg Flexiban, along with physio. How long does it take to see the effects of Cymbalta? I have been on it for 10 days now, but I see little improvement. The doc told me it... read more
Is Valium from all those benzos the 'safest' ?
Most people 'adults'either know or have heard of Valium,but when asked about other benzodiazepines,they hesitate,may know one or two!So,is it in medical term the best of benzos?Or was it just a wide spread rumor that so many heard about ???
Best drugs to shrink prostate?
After a medical procedure i developed a blatter infection and my prostate squeezed off my urine flow. I am on a catheter and .4 mg of Tamsulosin per day. They took the catheter out after a week and had to put it back in. Is there a stronger drug that may help or maybe stronger Tamsulosin (Flowmax)... read more
ADIPEX...right upper quad. pain?
Been taking adipex couple weeks now. Suffer from occasional RUQ pain and when I go to hospital I'm always cleared of any medical problems. The dr states my gallbladder is functions and not diseased but prob. Not functioning well. Has anyone experienced right upper quadrant pain while during or... read more
May I take Wellbutrin XL (150/day) while I have major abdominal surgery (Crohns)? I won't be able to
... swallow any pills for 3-5 days? Any contraindications with the anesthesia? I am off the grid on the anti-depressant so as not to be in my medical records. Yes, prescribed to me by a psych but pay cash not use my insurance
What alternatives are there to xgeva?
my concern is about osteonecrosis of the jaw,as I don't have great oral health. my medical oncologist wants to put me on xgeva for my stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer which is in the bones.
When is your blood pressure high to the point I need to seek medical attention?
Over last 3 days it's been fluctuating. I just woke up again feeling funny and I checked it. It's 150/136. I'm watching it but headache is intense. I've taken 20 mg of Bystolic and 100mg of Sertraline for calmness. I don't feel stressed but I do have alot going on. Just wondering if meds don't work... read more
Does Spironolactone cause permanent infertility and weight gain?
My niece was told about Spironolactone for her PCOS, but her mother who is in the medical field told her that it can cause infertility. Since she will be getting married in a few weeks and will eventually want children this was not a risk she is willing to take. Gyn sent her to a nutritionist to be... read more
Can taking Phentermine, cause a false positive a drug test for amphetamine?
I do monthly UA's for methamphetamine / amphetamine, I am seeing a medical doctor for weight loss, she prescribed me Phentermine, will this give me a false positive on a UA.
What is meant by "indication" and "contra-indication"?
Related to a medical condition.
Why do I need an ID bracelet while taking Gabapentin?
The pharmacy puts a sticker on my Gabapentin perscription bottle suggesting I wear a medical alert with the gabapentin info on it.