Prescription Questions (Page 47)

Buprenorphine and other meds -advice?

I have been prescribed buprenorphine by my pain clinic and gabapentin, tramadol... baclofen by my doctor. Each is telling me to ask the other one about whether or not it is safe to take both at the same time. My question is. How long after applying patch 5mg does it takes for buprenorphine to enter... read more

Can I spend time in the sun when I'm on prednisone?

My doctor prescribed prednisone for a rash that I have. It's low dose and short term.

Famotidine 20mg OTC need to take one in am as well?

I was on prescription omeprazole 40mg once in the morning and famotidine 20mg once at bedtime for severe acid reflux but I lost my insurance because I recently lost my job, so I only have a bottle of OTC 20mg famotidine and I need something for during the day, would it be okay to take one in the... read more

Duloxetine - Is anyone on 120mg for anxiety and depression? Some People think it's to high a dose?

... and the gp's who prescribe seem to know very little about mental health

Do bad side effects go away?

I took my first dose of 2 mg 2 nights ago and have been afraid to take it again. I was prescribed for back pain. I experienced really itchy nose, confusion, unsteady walking and nausea. Does this subside? It really helped with my pain. Thanks!

My wife was prescribed hydrochlorothiazide 25mg to lower her blood pressure. Since taking the drug?

... (4 days), she has had extreme breathing problems. She also feels dizzy and has had cramping in her abdomen. Should she stop taking the drug?

Proper dosage of cephalexin?

I am an 82 yo male with CKD stage 3 and high blood pressure. I injured my ankle/foot and have been prescribed Cephalexin 500 mg every 6 hours. Is this a normal dosage?

What is the shelf life of Lomotil?

The bottle of Lomotil shows the prescription instructions and date issued but does not give a shelf life. How do you know when it is no longer safe to keep in your medicine cabinet?

What is the difference between Cholestyramine and Cholestyramine Light?

My new prescription provider only covers Cholestyramine Light but I have been using Cholestyramine powder for many years.

Is it ok to take prescription drugs & vitamins all at once or should they be spaced over the day?

The prescription drugs I am presently taking are: Tamoxifen (20 mg/day), Effexor (75/day), Savella (50 mg-2x/day), and Vitamin D (50,000 iu/week). The vitamins are: Multivitamin (1x/day), Calcium with Vitamin D (600 mg-500 iu/1x/day), Vitamin E (400 iu-1x/day), Vitamin C with Rose Hips (500... read more

What prescription drugs contain methamphetamine?

Are there any legal prescription drugs that contain the same chemical make-up as methamphetamine? I took some diet pills that a friend gave me and they showed up as methamphetamine on a drug test.

What are abbreviations SOD DR after the prescription name Pantoprazole?

Can I buy terconazole vaginal cream 0.4% without a prescription!?

I am 24 weeks pregnant, and I have yeast infection. The doctor gave me terconazole vaginal cream 0.4% as the 7 day treatment! The problem is that I have been using this product both internal and externally to alleviate the burning sensation, so my treatment will not last the 7 days. Can i get... read more

Vaginal discharge?

I was diagnosed with a UTI 48 hours ago, I started the prescription of macrobid by ten am. That evening I noticed a thin milky discharge, that was not part of my usual cycle. Has anyone else experienced this? It doesn't have an odor, just a continuous ooze that I have to use a panty liner for. Any... read more

Can I use Mupirocin my swollen lips?

I had a bad reaction lips which had blisters before. After taking a steroid medication, the bilsters are gone but my lips are still swollen and irritated. I was given Mupirocin prescription from my doctor; however, this drug should avoid mouth area. I wonder whether I can use it on my lips or not.... read more