Medication Questions (Page 49)

How does Linzess compare to Amitiza?

I have been on 24 mcg of Amitiza daily for several years. Now my health insurance has taken Amitiza off their preferred list. They suggest Linzess. I need a comparison before I switch medications. I am lactose intolerant and have chronic constipation due to my milk insensitivity.

Ive been taking ferrous sulfate for 3mths n Im losing alot of hair is this a side effect or no??

I have been on ferrous sulfate pills for 3 plus mths and I am losing alot of hair n need to know if this is a side effect of just taking this medication?? Or is it a side effect of this med and another meds mixed together?? Like I take this pill twice a dy and at same time I take an antibiotic... read more

How many hours (minimum) should there be between doses of Phenazopyridine 200mg?

The prescription says to take 3x/day for a uti. I know ideally it would be 8, but I didn't get the prescription until later in the afternoon and was wondering if I could get 2 doses in today. I took the first dose around 3:30 pm.

After 2 hours I woke up to use the RR, some monistat 7 came out. is my treatment ruined?

I put the medication and went to sleep. 2 hours later I have to urinate like never before. When I use the restroom some medication came out but not all of it. Is the treatment ruined?

Levothyroxine - Can I drink coffee after I take the medication in the morning?

I have deficiency of 20 and my GP prescribed me with HuxD3 20,000 IU colecalciferol, five capsules?

... daily for 2 days. I am very worried as I am on quite a lot of other medications. I havent started taking them yet as I need a second opinion. Up to now I have been taking Vitamin D3 1,000IU but hasn't gone up in the last 2 months? Any advise please? Thank you

Escitalopram - Has any one had gastro problems on this medication?

Hi I just started taking this medication escitalopram on May 30/16. I have been having an extraordinary long bout of depression, probably starting the end of 2015 and getting worse early Spring. I am a woman, and turning 62 in September. I was diagnosed with anxiety depressive disorder in my mid... read more

First day on Effexor and I cant sleep?

I am uni student who has mild ADD with social anxiety and sleep disorder. I've taken many ADD medications until I finally found Dexatrine which didnt have much side effects for me. Now its the summer and I've talked to a sleep specialist about my sleep (because of stress I have erratic sleep... read more

Contrave - What can I eat that wont make me feel sick?

I started taking my medication yesterday for the first time. I took it on a empty stomach then ate right after and felt so sick all day. I could hardly eat I wasn't hungry, but tried to eat something I would try a small apple could eat about half and would bloat and feel like I ate a large pizza or... read more

I accidentally took a 5 mg Lexapro?

I accidentally took a 5 mg Lexapro with another small white regular CVS brand Tylenol. I am not prescribed this medication nor do I need it at this time in my life - although I do suffer from some anxiety, there's no depression as of yet. After I took this pill about 9 hours ago I have been anxious... read more

Is it safe to take naproxen and Prednisolone togethet?

I am 61 and have rhumatoid arthritis. I have been prescribed naproxen and Prednisolone. I also take metformin for type 2 diabetes and ramapril for blood pressure. I have a fear of medication

Can these OTC meds cause false positive for PCP?

Naproxen sodium 220 mg 4x per day, Ibuprofen, Aleve, Melatonin, Allergy medication (benadryl, equate brand), eye drops for allergy relief (they have antihistamines). I took two Naproxen sodiums 10 minutes before a UA and it showed I was positive for PCP. I am freaking out because I don't use... read more

Phentermine - How do combat insomnia?

How do you combat the insomnia while taken phentermine? What are safe ways to help with sleepless nights? Has anyone consumed herbal tea while taking this medication? What where the side effects?

What anti-inflammation medicine can I take safely while taking Xarelto?

I have serious pain in my back caused by stenosis an inflammation. I am on Xarelto for clotting problems. What over the counter medication can I take safely for anti-inflammation while taking Xarelto?

What if I miss a dose of Xarelto?

I use a pill box for my daily medicines but I did not refill it for the week as usual. Now I can't remember if I took the medication.