Prescription Questions (Page 55)

I have been prescribed Amitriptyline HCL 10mg and Losartan Potassium 25mg?

The first is described as causing insomnia while the second helps against sleeplessness. The first one is prescribed to lower blodd pressure. Do these 2 balance each other out?

Toradol (Keterolac) and Ibuprofen Interactions?

I went to an urgent care for severe head/neck pain which started while lifting weights one week prior. The PA gave me a Toradol injectionand prescribed Baclofen and Ibuprofen. I am feeling a bit dizzy now, two days later, so I looked up Toradol. I found that the combined use of Toradol and... read more

Pregabalin - Little bit scared of Lyrica?

Hi, Have been prescribed this for cervical myelopathy with radiculopathy! (trapped nerved in neck at c6 with screaming pain in shoulder and loss of sensation / reflexes in arm lower arm and thumb and two fingers. However, unbeknown to my doctor (as the work of trauma specialists does not seem to... read more

Can doxycycline be used to treat folliculitis? so far it's made it flair up?

My dermatologist prescribed me it. Went on it for about 2 weeks and it got worse. I stopped taking it for 3 days until my pharmacist talked me into taking it and said 'it gets worse before it gets better' and I didn't give it enough time. Is this true? I had a mild case to begin with and he said it... read more

Codeine/Promethazine - Does doctors only prescribed cough syrup with codeine?

Do Dr's prescribe any other kind of cough syrup other than with codeine

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

What about 12.5mg of hydrochlorothiazide? for slight hypertension?

My doctor prescribed it for hypertension, although I am barely in the hypertension category according to my blood pressure readings, which I take on a regular basis. With all that said, I am currently trying to take 12.5mg, instead of the 25mg prescription, and my blood pressure remains in the... read more

What are alternate options for Amiodarone?

Have CHF and dr prescribed Amiodarone but I have side effects and looking for alternate drug to replace Amiodarone

Can Alprazolam be used on an as-needed basis?

The dr prescribed my mom Alprazolam to use only when she is having a panic/anxiety attack. Can this medicine be used on a as needed basis? Plus she is 91 years old and has glaucoma. I saw that this medicine should not be used with glaucoma.

My dentist prescribed Vicodin for tooth pain. 2 dosages and no relief, why?

Prescription says 1 to 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours . 30 count. How long should they last?

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

Can you open Clindamycin 150MG capsules and mix them with foods or drinks?

I'm not able to swallow pills. I tried to but always reached the point of throwing them back up. The doctor prescribed Clindamycin 150MG capsules and I already bought the pills. I crush my Ibuprofen 600MG into my drinks and everything seems fine. I was just wondering if I can do the same with... 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

How long should bleeding after misoprostol persist?

I was 8 weeks pregnant so my doctor prescribed Mifeprex and misoprostol orally. I seemed to be doing okay in the beginning. I had cramping, moderate bleeding, and eventually the blood started to slow down. But on the third day after I started treatment the bleeding and cramping has started up... read more