Medication Questions (Page 31)

What happens if I just took cephalexin 500 mg. again after the first one 4 hours ago. This is my?

... first time ever taking this medication. It says take it 3 times daily, but it doesn't say how far apart.

How long after starting Cymbalta did you get results? Also, when do side effects go away?

Hello all! This is like my 6th or 7th medication I've tried. I've been on every single SSRI and now last week my Doctor has started me on Cymbalta for my depression/anxiety. I am currently taking 30mg for 1 week and then up to 60 mg. I've had a headache, tiredness, upset stomach, some blurry vision... read more

Vyvanse confidence and stress?

So, I 'm sure you all have seen my postings the past month. I really do have a seriouse question that I think is effecting my life and not sure if it's good or bad. Since I started this medication, 50 mg, my energy levels are back, Ive been working 2 jobs to get extra money but it was hell before... read more

Will twitching caused by citalopram go away and will it cause brain injury and possibly lower IQ?

I was on Citalopram for 5 months when I started twitching, a side effect of the drug. My brother had epilepsy as a child. I got off the medication because it was so disturbing. I am still having twitching at night; it is impossible to sleep on my right side. I also am having bouts of headaches. I... read more

Is it safe to take Lisinopril , metformin, pravastatin and Tamulosin together?

Also take 1 Alleve a day.

Zoloft for anxiety and depression?

This is my fourth week on zoloft, I was given this for depressions and severe anxiety. My doctor gradually increased(?)the medication starting at 25, 50, 75 and last night I started on 100 mg. I just don't know whats going on, I will feel good for one day and then feel horrible the next day, I have... read more

Does anybody know why fluoride mouth wash hurts my teeth?

Hi, for the last few weeks, I've been using an alcohol free fluoride mouth rinse. I don't have cavities, root or gum problems. My teeth and gums weren't sensitive, and I haven't changed any medications. I missed a couple of days and my teeth and mouth felt better. I'm doing what the directions... read more

Can amoxicillin be used to treat malaria?

A friend is trying to tell me that they have thru self medication have used amoxicillin for malaria? Is that possible?

Does grapefruit juice interact with metoprolol, hydrocodone, insulin, fenofibrate, aspirin?

I need to know what effect grapefruit juice would have on any of the above listed medications, whether adversely or otherwise. In other words, will grapefruit juice mixed with a small amount of alcohol in a mixed drink cause unusual or adverse reactions. My physician states no as long as the mixed... read more

Is hydromet(hydrocod/homa)5/1.5 is a pain medication?

Can I still take advil for minor aches and pains while taking lisinopril?

I was just started on the medication today and i read that advil and other nsaids do not go well with this BP medicine.

Can grapefruit juice cause pain medications to not show up on a urine drug test?

My husband drinks a lot of grapefruit juice and recently was required to have a urine drug test to make sure he was taking his Lortab, Xanax, Soma & Celexa. When the results came back, they said it showed that there was none of these medications present, as if he had not been taking them. He has... read more

Citalopram - prescribed to help with my menopausal symptoms, how will this help?

I am not a candidate for hormone treatment.

Are their any anti inflammatory medications that you can take with Plavix?

I know that you cannot take aspirin or nsaids with Plavix, but I have a knee that is often swollen. Also, I just broke my nose. I need something besides ice. Is there anything I can take?

'Take with milk' medication: does type of milk matter?

I was given some medicine (prednisone) that says 'take with food or milk'. I usually only drink non-dairy (soy or almond) 'milk'. Is there something specific to dairy milk that might effect the absorption rate or other effect of the medication that might not be in other 'milk'?