Prescription Questions (Page 60)

Scared to take Prozac 10 mg?

My therapist prescribed me 10mg Prozac for my anxiety. I have had horrible anxiety for years and have finally gotten so sick of it I decided it was time to get help. However, after reading about all the size effects I am terrified to take Prozac. I tried Celexa for about 4 days, but it gave me the... read more

How many days should I stop taking mirtazapine before drinking alcohol?

Hello. I have just been prescribed today mirtazapine (15mg) as I struggle to sleep. I have been instructed to take one tablet per night before bed. I know this drug can increase drowsiness and increase the effects of alcohol while taken together, but I was wondering if I could drink alcohol at all?... read more

LDN IR 50 mg naltrexone for weight loss?

My doctor prescribed 50 mg naltrexone for weight loss. I have read that LDN is usually prescribed for weight loss so now I'm afraid to take the 50 mg. I haven't taken any yet. Is 50 mg OK for weight loss? Should I ask doc for LDN instead?

Does taking acetazolamide cause an output of cloudy urine?

This is my first time taking this medication. My doctor has prescribed it for a period of two weeks to help bring down the pressure in my eyes, caused by using prednisone for Iritis. I took one 250mg tablet around 11am yesterday and woke this morning around 6am to cloudy urine. I have no other... read more

How late the night before a 2:30 pm colonoscopy can I take the 1st dose of Suprep? I won’t be able

... to start at 6 pm as prescribed

I had a beer 7 hours ago. Will I get sick if I start my Flagyl?

I picked up my prescription of Flagyl 500 mg today. I was supposed to start it tonight but 7 hours ago I had a Leinenkugel's beer. I weigh 109lb. I'm afraid I'm going to get sick. Should I wait longer than 7 hours and maybe take it in the morning?

Has anyone been prescribed gabapentin for interstitial cystitis (IC), also known as painful...

... bladder syndrome? I have been dealing with IC since 1995. I am going to ask my doctor about gabapentin. I just wanted to know if anyone can share their experience with taking this medication. I started a blog to share my story, and hopefully, support others who are dealing with IC or a chronic... read more

I was prescribed meclizine. I tested positive for benzodiazepines. How is this possible?

Name Brand Klonopin vs clonazepam?

What do you all think of this. I was prescribed clonazepam for panic attacks. Teva was the manufacturer I took for several year's. Up until Teva stopped making clonazepam. I was prescribed clonazepam few months ago made by Accord which didn't help the anxiety. My current prescription is Klonopin... read more

Concerned about Lyrica/Cymbalta withdraw effects? I couldn't get to the pharmacy to pick up my...

... prescriptions and missed 3 doses of Lyrica and 2 doses of Cymbalta and the withdrawal was crazy! I felt terrible! My body hurt, I had hot flashes and I couldn't sleep! and I couldn't stay focused has anyone else ever had this issue? I take 225mg of Cyrica twice a day and 30mg of Cymbalta once a... read more

I ran out of Lexapro 20mg. Can I substitute Prozac until I get my prescription?

If so, how many mg of Prozac should I take?

Is it OK to take expired Contrave?

I found prescription bottle of Contrave during a move. The writing on the prescription says discard after 6/21/18 and on the bottle it says expires September 2018. I was just wondering if it would still be OK to start taking the medicine? Or better to just get a new prescription altogether?

What to expect when switching from Adderall IR to XR?

I was prescribed adderall IR 40mg for about 7 years. Recently I started to expirence a few negative side effects. Nothing major, more annoying than serious. I saw my doctor a few days ago and he switched me to 20mg XR twice daily. Today was my second day taking the new Med so I’m not sure if my b... read more

Stopping spironolactone abruptly?

I can't seem to find a clear answer anywhrere about this. my wife was prescribed this due to high testosterone levels. there was a hiccup in our insurance, and we're unable to get more at this time. she's been off it for about a couple weeks and is saying she's experiencing random waves of intense... read more

How long until sense of taste comes back after Lamisil (terbinafine)? Please help.

My girlfriend’s doc prescribed her Lamisil (terbinafine) tablets and after about 2 months of taking it she lost her sense of taste. She is still producing saliva but cannot taste anything at all. I saw that this is a side effect of the medication and am scared that it is permanent. Her doc doesn't s... read more