Medication Questions (Page 7)

Has anyone had constant nasal congestion on Lexapro?

Hello, I have been on Lexapro twice in my life and am so frustrated with the nasal congestion! Both times shortly after beginning the medication it starts out like a cold where I have a lot of mucous and am blowing my nose often, can't smell, taste, etc. Then it's like my nose dries up but my nose... read more

Similar antidepressants to the ones found in Tramadol?

I am 31yrs, male and I am a chronic alcoholic 6L per day wine drinker. I had a severe accident 2yrs ago and was prescribed Tramadol 200mg SR. Since taking this medication I have stopped drinking and have no desire to even touch a drink I feel happy and enjoy life. I have now realized that I was... read more

Thyroid Disease - Is there any thyroid medication that doesn't cause weight gain? I've been on?

... Synthroid for 6 years. I went from 140 to 165 after taking the medicine. I have been off of it for a few months now and I have gone down to 152 and am terrified of gaining that weight back. It is IMPOSSIBLE to loose. I went to the doctor today to get my levels checked again and I'm sure I will... read more

I am a 28 year old female who was recently diagnosed with underactive thyroid. My tsh level was 9.75

... and I was immediately put on 50mcg of levothyroxine about 4 weeks ago. IMO symptoms before starting medication was extreme tiredness, depression, memory loss, confusion and feeling like life was all together empty. After starting my med I felt better for the first 2 weeks but within the 3 week... read more

I was just prescribed Trazodone for insomnia BUT was told by my Dr. that treats my Restless Leg?

... Syndrome to stay away from medications used to treat depression. Anyone have RLS triggered by Trazodone

Hydroxyzine - does this medication make you feel high and out of it?

i dont like that feeling at all but i have very bad anxiety

Is there a "best time of day" to take Atorvastatin?

... I've read that - to some - it doesn't matter and to others, it's best to take it at bedtime... I'm about to start this medication and I'm trying to figure out this thing when to take it. Thank you!

Why was Midrin taken off the market?

I have a Traumatic Brain Injury(TBI) Midrin was the only medication that helped and it has been taken off the market why? I was informed last week when My Doctor okayed again my refill that Midrin was taken off the market? Why? This is the only medication that has helped me for 2 years with my... read more

Escitalopram - does this make anyone sweat?

I am currently on Citalopram 20mg, I find this makes me sweat a lot, my doc suggested changing to Escitalopram,do many people have sewating episodes on this medication ?

Does buspar make panic attacks worse!?

I just started buspar a few days ago, since then my anxiety/panics attacks feel worse. I am not sure if this is because of stress at home or the medication. Has this happen to any ody else. I hav also noticed that my chest feels like it is racing/pounding and have gotten very nervous just thinking... read more

Does anyone else feel like Topamax is making the stupid?

I feel like the Topamax is leeching my brain. I forget simple (and not so simple) words and jumble words in sentences. Sometimes I speak complete gibberish. It's hard to be a professional when I use words like thingy and whosit or just stand there and stare blankly because all the thoughts just... read more

Buspirone - Have any of you experienced weight gain from this medication?

I have severe anxiety and panic attacks. I have been on Zoloft and lexapro and gained 40 pounds. They both helped with my anxiety tremendously, but I was overeating to the point of sickness. I have been off all meds for about 4 months and I’ve lost 18 pounds, but my anxiety is so out of control and ... read more

Why is my pain medication not working??Hydrocodone(BREAKTHROUGH)Oxycodone(12 hour relief)?

I am about sick of having to alternate between vicoden and oxycodone everyday.I only like to take the vicoden most of the time because they are much stronger to me than oxy for some ODD reason please don't ask me why but I can't take more than 8 of them a day and after about 4 vicoden.I don't like... read more

Can lyrica & gabapentin be taken together or are they similiar medications?

Effexor XR - Does anyone on Effexor have trouble losing weight?

I'm been on it for years and the pounds never come off no matter how much I watch what I eat and exercise. Wondering if it's this medication? Anyone experienced this?