Prescription Questions (Page 84)

When prescribed letrozole do I also need to follow a special diet?

I understand that letrozole blocks estrogen. Does that mean that I need to have an estrogen free diet? How about phytoestrogen? Can I just stay away from the foods with the most (phyto)estrogen, like soy products, etc. How about natural plant based phytoestrogens found in a lot of vegetables? Do I... read more

How do I take doxycycline?

Has anyone experienced compulsive gambling while taking 10mg Lexapro?

My doctor prescribed Lexapro 10 mg April 2020.. I noticed after that that I started to gamble online, and it's progressively gotten worse. I never cared to gamble before taking Lexapro. It's recently gotten worse to almost every day gambling online. Has anyone else experienced this side effect... read more

My doctor prescribed me buspirone 7.5mg and I currently take 50mg of amitriptyline.

Everywhere I read it says it has a major interaction when taking together?

How does Prolia compare to Boniva? My mom is 83.

She has chronic illnesses CHF, pulmonary obstruction,RA, and now T11 vertebra fracture, Dr recently prescribed Prolia waiting on approval at this time but reviews of drug are scaring me please help She was on Boniva years ago

Bupropion - Side effects of intermittent Wellbutrin use?

My understanding is that Wellbutrin (bupropion) works only if one takes it consistently. Does anyone use it sporadically, more like based on what you feel like that day? My husband gets prescriptions for a daily dose of 450mg, but doesn't take it on regular basis. I don't know why his doctor... read more

Prednisone prescription - more pills than needed?

I was prescribed prednisone tabs to be taken 6x3 and 4x3 and 2x3 and 1x3 days or a total of 39 tablets. However there were 50 tablets prescribed. The pharmacy confirmed the total prescribed and the directions. Why are there 11 extra pills?

Prednisone 50mg tablets - quantity 20?

At the end of last year my brother and father got Covid. My father passed away and my brother had residual side effects double vision in one eye that waivers from up and down to side to side and triple vision in the other eye that all of a sudden has went blurry and he can only see shapes in that... read more

Does the morning after pill really work Norlevo 1 1.5mg Tablet 1 Levonorgestr?

Hubby and I had sex and he had an accident and I know I'm ovulating around now and I think the egg is already out. I went and got Norlevo 1 1.5mg Tablet 1 (Prescription Only from the chemist - Levonorgestrel and took it right away. It was 2 hours later. Will it work. I have never had an accident... read more

Will my bipolar 2 benefit from the combination of Latuda and Abilify?

I’ve been diagnosed with bipolar2 and it has been recommended that I switch from Celexa to Latuda in combination with my current prescription of Abilify. The interaction chart says moderate drug interactions may occur but the benefits may outweigh those risks. Any one have any knowledge of how t... read more

Acetazolamide for vestibular migraines?

I have been prescribed acetazolamide and amitriptyline for a new diagnosis of vestibular migraine (without headache). I am not 100% that this diagnosis is correct, but I am desperate to stop feeling constantly dizzy, lightheaded, off balance, and like I am moving through a swamp. I tried to take... read more

Can I take cholestyramine at dinner instead of at breakfast?

I had my gallbladder removed December 2019. Recently was diagnosed with bile acid diarrhea and was prescribed cholestyramine to take in the morning. It has changed my life!! But I also take Synthroid for hypothyroidism in the morning. My question is, has anyone changed from AM to PM dosage and more... read more

How long does Effexor XR take to work?

I’ve been on Effexor XR 150mg for a little over 4 weeks. I’ve lost a lot of weight and everyday I wake up anxious. Doc prescribed it for anxiety/depression/ocd/panic attacks. I also take Ativan a couple of times a day. After 4 weeks I still have anxiety most of the day and some crying spells every f... read more

Oxycodone for pain how long does it take to work?

How long does it take to feel the affect of a generic yellow Percocet 10mg? I have recently been prescribed this medication and can’t really tell that they are relieving any pain. Thanks

Methylprednisolone 4mg 21 pack?

I am afraid of the side affects of methylprednisolone has. Dr prescribed it to help with my laryngitis and other allergy issues, can I take half the dose , three instead of six at once?