Prescription Questions (Page 64)

Xanax - What am I to do about my anxiety?

At 70, and after 12 years of disability and a spine that cannot be fixed and being told I'd have to learn to live with it, my doctor says he can no longer prescribe an opioid (Norco) with a benzodiazapine (Xanax) because the government said so. I have tried multiple other drugs for my anxiety and... read more

Different discharges with metronidazole vaginal gel. Is this normal?

My doctor prescribed me metronidazole vaginal gel 0.75% to take once a day for 5 days, during the second and third day I had a white and pink discharge with something that looked like little pieces of tissue ( in the third day I had a very bad cramp and when I looked something came out that looked... read more

How much of a chance for getting serotonin syndrome is there by taking escitalopram and trazodone t?

My doctor prescribed me escitalopram and trazodone for anxiety, depression and bad insomnia, but I am scared to take the trazodone due to online warnings against it?

Are there any prescription drugs that should not be taken with carvedilol?

Clonazepam - Are their any side affects ?

I just got prescribed 0.5 pf clonazepam and i dont do Well taking new medication.. Im 22 yrs old and have bad anxiety .. Any tips?

Can I take another clonazepam?

I was prescribed 1mg for my nocturnal panic attacks and insomnia. I took one at 11:00pm MST. It’s now 6:44am and I haven’t slept. Can I take another one or do I just have to suffer until tomorrow night?

Venlafaxine - How long does it take for the nausea to wear of when taking venlafaxine?

I have just been prescribed venlafaxine my gp advised taking the 37.5 mg dose on a night as it can make you feel nauseous. I have found myself throwing up waking up in the night as I feel really sick. I want to give this medication a good go but I feel so flat throughout the day along with... read more

Olanzapine - Do they prescribe this medication for people with anxiety? And is it related to Xanax?

Just want to know if can be prescribed for anxiety issues or used in replace or related to the Xanax family?

I just got prescribed 20mg lisinopril?

Can I cut it in half, take 1 half in the morning then the other at night?

How effective is Adderall and guanfacine together for ADHD/ADD?

Was prescribed 15mg Adderall and 1mg guanfacine for my combined ADHD/ADD. I just started the guanfacine a week or so ago and I don’t think it is doing anything. I don’t have a good sleep schedule due to being a college student and often stay up for long time in the night or struggle to fall asleep, ... read more

Viibryd - does this medication cause dilated pupils?

i was just recently prescribed this medication to take along side my 150 mg wellbutrin. this is one of the very few we haven’t tried. i woke up this morning and my pupils are so big that my eyes look completely black. did anyone else experience this? is this normal?

How effective is sertraline for chronic OCD? I’m a long term OCD sufferer and was prescribed this...

... drug two months ago with dose increases qu.ickly so I’m already on 200mg which I believe is the maximum safe dose

Low dose lithium as effective as high dose?

The common lithium doses currently given daily for bipolar disorder (1200 mg) may be too high and in long-term prescription causing renal tube damage, hypothyroidism, cardiac disturbance, and the common lithium carbonate side effects. If low doses from 150 mg to 300 mg have a good stabilizing... read more

When will mirtazapine work?

I have mild anxiety. Currently on 20 mg. Lexapro and weaning off Buspar. Doctor prescribed mirtazapine. I started at 15 mg. per day for two weeks and upped my dosage to 30mg. for the last two weeks. I get a relatively good night’s sleep. My question is when does this medication start to calm my n... read more

Does anyone else have weight gain and eczema with propranolol?

I was prescribed propranolol to use when I have elevated anxiety, rather than using a benzodiazepine, during the initial start up with Lexapro. I have used propranolol in the past too, even if I wasn't using an SSRI. I am naturally very slim and haven't had a weight problem ever before. But I do... read more