Medication Questions (Page 16)

I am having Lexapro withdrawal symptoms 3 months after terminating - will it get better?

I was on Lexapro for 1.5 years at 10mg. Upon discontinuing the medication I entered a state of constant dysphoria and brain fog. I also have the classic brain zaps and excessive sweating but I can live with those. It has been three months and I have slowly been getting better, but still suffering... read more

Does anyone have shortness of breath blamed on the high blood pressure medication lisinopril?

Zoloft EMOTIONAL NUMBNESS Side effects How long will this last?

(took the pill 10:00PM 26th) (October 27th 4:00PM)Believe it or not I already feel my medication, it felt pretty good at first but as the day went on I felt more and more drained. The best way I can describe it is zombie like. I feel detached and emotionless. I don’t feel happy sad or anything. I ... read more

Levothyroxine horror???

I was put on levothyroxine on a whim by my psychiatrist because my tsh was .10 higher then normal range Since taking this medication I have been so fatigued I had to nap to function my panic disorder and agoraphobia got way worse. I gained a ton of weight and I was only on 50mcg well I started... read more

Has anyone else experienced hair loss while on Trintellix?

I have been taking 10mg Trintellix for 1 month now and I have been noticing that my hair has been slowly but surely falling out. I know that I am rather sensitive to medication (my hair did the same shedding thing when I switched birth control) but I am really enjoying the way that this medication... read more

Weight gain on Synthroid has me questioning the medicine?

I've been prescribed Synthroid since March because my Nurse Practitioner believes I have hypothyroidism. We did a test before starting any medication. You can see the results below: -TSH: 3.11 - T4: 8 - Free Thyroxine Index: 2.0 - T3 Uptake: 25 - Weight: 136 lbs My only concern is my weight. I've... read more

Lamotrigine - Does anyone have gas from lamotrigine ?

I just started taking a month ago and now I flatulate easily and anywhere. This is so embarrassing and don't know if it has to do with the medication?

Low side effects with a statin medication?

Which statin has the least side effects? My husband is having a problem with extreme fatigue, muscle pain, and severe tinnitus since starting a statin, rosuvastatin, a couple of weeks ago. I would like to know if anyone is taking something that comes with less side effects. These side effects are... read more

Why won't Drs prescribe klonopin to someone who really needs it and has been on it for over 10 yea?

Someone who really needs it, and has been on it for 10 years! But am also on opioid medication for severe pain! But with the new black box warnings! And even though I have always taken just as prescribed and always from the same Dr! But unfortunately my Dr had to retire because of health problems!... read more

What type of pain medication can you take for joint and muscle pain from taking Xarelto?

While on Xarelto my husband experienced severe joint and muscle pain. His doctor switched him to Eliquis. His doctor has never heard of such side effects. He still has this severe pain. What can he take to help him?

Stromectol - I'm suffering of severe mite infestation. I tried ivermectin on day 1,2,8,9 and 15....

... and did not work only temporary. Can I take this medication in a week or two weeks in a row? I read that one guy did three weeks in a row and that's how he finally got cured. Permethrin did not work on me only temporary then they stopped react to it. I am thinking to use lindane lotion, Can I... read more

Is there any way to get Adderall to wear off faster?

I know this sounds silly, but I am prescribed 10mg of Adderall XR for my adult ADHD. I took my medication two hours later than I usually do (at 9am instead of 7am) and I'm worried it won't wear off before I go to sleep Is there anything I can do to get it out if my system faster, like drinking a... read more

Any recommendations for pain management and mental health management with sciatica?

Mainly in my right leg but also in my left occasionaly. I have tried physiotherapy, a number of medications (amatriptilyne, naproxen) , I had a steroid injection in my lower spine and I am now trying acupuncture. I try my best to live with sciatica but there never seems to be noticeable... read more

Accidentally took blood pressure medicine twice?

I took my normal scheduled dose of lisinopril 10mg and hydrochlorothiazide 25mg to treat hypertension at 9:00 AM. However I accidentally took a second series of that same medication at 8:30 pm. What should be done?

Will any of my medications cause ringing in the ears?

Medications are: levothyroxine, spironolactone, torsemide, Eliquis, propaphenone, buspirone.