Prescription Questions (Page 20)

Metronidazole - why does my infection keep coming back?

So my doctor said i had a bv & prescribed memetronidazole i took the pills for the week or 8 days that i had to but it keeps coming back maybe it's not bv maybe its trichomoniasis how will i know for sure ? Someone please help ive been having this problem for a while now im tired of always having... read more

Walgreen's vs CVS generic alprazolam totally different???

Hello, I am prescribed 2mg alprazolam x2 daily... I normally go to CVS and have been receiving white bars gg249 which have always worked normally. However CVS pissed me off, I took my business to Walgreen's a few days ago, filled my script, and open bottle, and it's yellow bars, manufacturer... read more

What is the difference between bupropion hcl and bupropion extended release SR?

Let me explain this better... I was prescribed Wellbutrin (bupropion) 100mg a few months ago, and the pills have always been round and "purple" (they look pink to me) with an imprint on one side reading "APO" and the other side reading "BUP 100". I refilled my prescription yesterday, like I do... read more

If I stopped taking Prozac and then go on it again, will it still work?

Hello. So, this is probably just my anxiety acting up really badly, but, so I was prescribed 10mg Prozac about a month ago (a little more or a little less) and it worked amazingly for me. Well, my pills ended and I started feeling better, so I decided to stop using the medicine abruptly, which I... read more

Tramadol not working when taken as prescribed?

Hey guys my doctor prescribed me tramadol 50mg for my knee pain about a week ago. I have been taking them as prescribed and they do not seem to help the pain what so ever. In fact every time I take them I get a pretty bad headache. I'm a 250 pound man and I am not sure what dosage is safe for me to... read more

What is a good Adderall starting dose?

I am 20 years old, and was just diagnosed with ADHD. My doctor prescribed me 20mg Adderall IR twice a day. The first few days were really good. I had a lot of energy, and was really focused. After the third day I started to feel really tired, drowsy, and irritated with everything. I'm not too sure... read more

Can I still use Nasonex 6 months after opening it?

I had a sinus problem last August which lasted weeks and was prescribed Nasonex. I have been really poorly again and the pain in my ears and eyes is excruciating! I don't know what to do with myself and nothing is working. Been to Dr and got antibiotics but still no better.

Low dose Lamictal for OCD and depression?

Been prescribed Lamictal 25mg. Supposed to start with 1/2. When I was in the doctor"s office, I trusted him and thought it might work. Then when I researched it some more, saw the possible bad side effects. I usually just take natural supplements. I don't know if it's worth the risk of even... read more

I picked up my prescription of Concerta 27mg last July. Is it still good to take now?

How long should it take to feel better after I start taking amoxicillin for a gum infection?

I was recently prescribed amoxicillin by my dentist for what he said is a gum infection in my mouth. That was 4 days ago and my mouth still hurts and the pain is extreme still. How long until i can expect to feel some relief?

Duloxetine - No libido and extreme anxiety?

I was on Celexa for several years for anxiety and depression. I was then prescribed Lexapro for another 3 years. I tried to stop taking it but each time the anxiety, in particular would return and with full force. In a difficult high anxiety situation I would get a feeling that my blood pressure... read more

Stopping Cymbalta after 3 weeks?

I was prescribed 20mg of Cymbalta for depression and anxiety and I have been taking it now for 3 weeks. It has definitely helped with both of those but it has a very bad side effect that I'm not ok with at all! I am 28 years old and I have completely lost my ability to have an orgasm. This is not... read more

Diazepam - I was just prescribed Valium 5mg twice a day. It seems like the effects wear off fast?

Considering the effects wear off fast should I cut the 5mg tablets in half and take half every 6 hours? Any advice with this?

Can I ask my pharmacy to change from one generic brand to another generic brand?

Though my doctor prescribed Sprintec (a generic brand of OrthoCyclen), the pharmacy gave me Mononessa (another generic) instead. So far it is going very well for me and I want to continue to take this brand instead of Sprintec. I know they're the basically the same but out of comfort I would like... read more

I take 2mg of Klonopin twice daily. My doctor will not prescribe them any longer?

Will Librium keep me from withdrawals? If so, what milligram should I ask for? I have chronic panic/anxiety disorder, PTSD and depression.