Prescription Questions (Page 63)

Escitalopram - How do you cope with taking Lexapro in the first few weeks?

My wife have been taking Lexapro for three weeks for anxiety and depression caused by increase anxiety and taking Buspirone for two weeks. The first two weeks, the doctor prescribed 10mg but 10mg caused extreme fatigue and made her feel very lethargic. She also experienced other side effects. We... read more

I took my third dose of Vagifem at bedtime, and several hours later (and upon urination), the tablet

... came out. Should I insert another one right away or wait until the next prescribed dosage?

Ondansetron - Does all Zofran tablets need to melt on the tongue?

The prescription reads take one tablets every 8 hrs. All our other prescription read dissolve one tablet on tongue every 8 hrs

Are there any doctors in the Houston, Texas area that will prescribe hydroxychloroquine?

Buprenorphine - Why am I not getting pain relief?

With the 10mcg patch I was prescribed oxycodone 10mg IR. I was told the oxycodone is for breakthrough pain. Prior to these prescriptions I was on oxycodone 10mg IR. I was getting good relief using just the oxycodone but I usually had to take 2 pill at a time. When I took a bad fall or had increased... read more

My physician doesn't want to prescribe Dupixent?

He stated , and I quote , "that sounds like a pretty aggressive treatment ! " Well it's a pretty aggressive ailment ,as well... All these drugs that I take for the eczema, all they do is really bat it down for at most 3-4 days ... a week ... before it reappears ... I've had the dishydrosis for... read more

Coffee and gabapentin 300mg?

I just got prescribed gabapentin 300 mg for nerve pain and I have googled so much about drinking coffee with it... I drink coffee every morning to get my day started. Should I be drinking caffeine with this medicine? Overall I am a healthy person.

Spironolactone - Androgenic alopecia taking spironolactone 50mg?

I am 66 year old woman who six years was diagnosed with androgenic alopecia for hair loss on my crown and temples. My doctor referred me to a dermatologist who prescribed me with 50 mg of spironolactone which worked at first. Now it has stopped working, I asked my doctor if he could give me a... read more

Will nitrofurantoin macro work for a sinus and tooth Infection?

I was prescribed these for a kidney infection. Did not end up needing them. Will it work for a tooth/sinus infection? Some sites say yes, some say no.

How to sleep when taking Adderall? I am experiencing insomnia side effects?

I have taken Adderall on and off my whole life. My doctor prescribed me 10mg of XR I normal take this for about a month and then will jump to 20mg. I just went back on it and I am experiencing insomnia side effects... I take it every morning at 8:00am on the dot never abuse it. I eat normal maybe a... read more

M30 oxycodone pill manufactured by Mallinckrodt?

Its becoming very difficult to tell the difference between authentic M30 oxycodone pills and counterfeit ones. Im not sure if my pharmacy filled my prescription with genuine medication. The description of the pill is below ( One side of the small round sky blue pill has an M in a box, and the other... read more

Diazepam - I am prescribed 2 mg of diazepam to be taken three times a day?

I have been trying to only take 4 mg a day and take 2 mg when I get up and then 1/2 in the early afternoon and 1/2 in the early evening. My anxiety has increased and I am trying to not increase to the 6 mg a day. Looking for any advice as to how you may space out your dose. Thank you for any... read more

What justifies taking marijuana for anxiety?

Hypothetically speaking... a student is diagnosed with ADHD and takes vyvanse as prescribed. However one of the side effects of the medication makes them anxious and makes it difficult for them to go to sleep. They tried a lower dose of vyvanse but they had trouble focusing on it. Is it dangerous... read more

Was just prescribed gabapentin?

I was just prescribed 100mg, 1 to 2 pills as-needed for anxiety. Although with anxiety I am afraid to try them because of all the side effects and problems that could happen. How do you get past the fear of the side effects and problems?

How does a person withdraw from oxycodone?

I am taking three per day @ 10/325mg. My pain levels on some days are between 8-10. I have been using these prescribed medicines for approximately six months