Pharmacist Questions (Page 3)

I have taken 1 mg clonazepam for many years. I am going to discontinue this drug?

My pharmacist said that I can cut the 1mg in half and take just that for 2 weeks or so and then stop entirely. I know 1mg is not a large dose but I have been taking it (or something like it) for 30 years. Is anyone on this site who has discontinued clonazepam 1mg with success?

What do I need to know about Drug Interactions?

I think I have an allergy to my antibiotic! What can I do to treat my infection?

Whats the difference between ER & SR & CR tablet formulations? (I need a reference)?

for example in diltiazem or SSRI products

Dosage says 5-10ml how much is that in kitchen terms?

Can I take prednisone and folic acid at the same time without one destroying the other?

I have RA and have been told to separate doses of folic acid and methotrexate by 8 hours on the advice of a pharmacist. Has anyone been told to separate the doses of prednisone and folic acid as well? New pharmacist just tells me to check the internet.

Diazepam - I will be taking my first 5mg dose of Diazapam tonight. I was wondering what to expect? I

... am also taking 40 mg Omeprazole per day to each acid reflux caused by a sliding Hiatal Hernia. I understand there is a moderate side effect taking this combination of medications but my pharmacist says to take the medications a couple of hours apart and I should be OK? I have never been on a... read more

I've been trying to get off of Metoprolol Succinate ER (25mg) by breaking the dosage in half. I?

... understand from the pharmacist, that I should not break ER tablets in half. I now have increased chest pain. Any recommendations?

Pharmacy - Can you get a refill on a non controlled substance early?

I got a tizanidine 1 pill a day filled on 2/14/17 it had three refills on it. Tried to refill 2/27/17, pharmacist would not refill. Why is that?

Filling Adderall early?

I had a 60 pill twice a day prescription filled on the 8th of August. I misplaced my pill bottle. My doctor wrote me a new prescription today. I tried to get it filled but the pharmacist told me I'm not due until the 31st which is is a week early from my original prescription. I didn't... read more

Lexapro - Is 30mg safe for anxiety? My family doc just told me to go from 20 to 30 but 2 pharmacists

... said 20mg is the max. I have been taking it since Jan 2018, and have trouble sleeping, and feel anxious everyday and have shakes most mornings. I told my doc and he says increase it. I think I need a diff med. Any suggestions for anxiety meds that do not have tinnitus as a side effect as I have... read more

Can I get a pharmacist to give me brandname Adderall (my doctor didn't write "do not substititute")?

I have tried generic brand Adderall XR it only lasted me an hour and I feel I would trust brand name better, but can the pharmacist reject my plea for Name brand.My doctor now wrote me a script for Adderall IR (20 mg), My doctor didn't write " To be dispensed only as directed"... read more

Lexapro: 6 weeks or days to feel any effects?

What is the length of time for Lexapro 10 mg to take effect? My doctor and the accompanying info from pharmacist said it takes 6 weeks to kick in, on this site people are saying it took just a few days to kick in. I’ve been on Lexapro for 28 days (4 weeks) and haven’t felt any... read more

If I am Lactose Intolerant or Lactose Allergic, are there Medications I should Avoid?

What Vaccines do I need if I'm over 50?