Treatment Questions (Page 14)

Does sertraline slow metabolism down and make you gain weight particularly in the tummy area!?

I have been on 150mg of sertraline for about 1 1/2 years now for the treatment of GAD. Over the past couple of months I have started to notice that my tummy is becoming bigger and bigger. I exercise about 4 times a week and only eat about 1800 calories per day yet I seem to be gaining significant... read more

Do Eplcusa side effects get worse further you get into treatment?

Do Eplcusa side effects get worse the longer you take it? I've been on it a little over 2 weeks now and the symptoms i felt initially seem like they have gotten worse or have lasted longer when i get them the last couple days.

Cephalexin - What is the main vaccine for typhoid fever treatment?

I was just put on Seroquel along with Zoloft and Klonopin which aren’t working.

Treatment resistant for four years now - 47 meds. Addicted now to Klonopin. Just started the Seroquel, and I hate antipsychotics- have already tried four before this. Been on for a little over a week. Worse anxiety, agitation, anger, hostility ... you name it. Increasing suicidal thoughts. All... read more

Head sores before treatment?

Can you treat for lice if you have a sore on your scalp?

Is there any long term shingles itch treatment?

I have has shingles for about a year. No blisters, just small red spots under the skin that itch like crazy. These red spots are all over my body especially on both sides of chest. The spots are not very pronounced and are spaced out. Some itch happens where there are no spots but itch is still... read more

Doctor transitioning concerns medication?

So my case got closed at the agency I was receiving mental health treatment both therapy and medication. Now I'm changing doctors and theirs no guarantee the new doctor will prescribe one of my medications adderall. How can I make I this a smooth transition & not worry? Cause I have been on these... read more

Metformin and L-methylfolate interaction?

On the page with information regarding l-methylfolate it lists metformin as one of the potential medicines to stop or to talk to your health care provider before starting combined treatment with l-methylfolate with metformin. I was wondering why metformin is listed since I can’t find any info o... read more

Epclusa - Non Alcoholic Beverages while on treatment?

Can you consume non alcoholic beverages while taking Epclusa? I am 2 months sober off alcoholic but drinking the non alcoholic ones have helped me not drink the real ones.

Flonase and oral candida?

Has anyone using Flonase noticed that your oral candida has worsened or now has oral candida when you didn't before beginning treatment with Flonase Sensimist? thanks

Chronic prophylactic treatment in psychiatric meds, especially lithium. Is a daily dose necessary?

Often maximum therapeutic levels necessary in bipolar disorder? The cyclical nature of manic depression has lapses of 3 to sometimes years of "episodes". A daily dose inevitably has an effect on the heart, skin, brain, and especially the kidneys. Once again, I have mentioned before that Dr. Mogens... read more

I have heard that many people who suffer from migraines and cluster headaches that are treatment…

... resistant are being prescribed a Stadol nasal spray. Can you tell me more about this?

Mavyret - Can I switch my dose time?

I just started my mavyret treatment On day 3. Can I switch from morning to evening dosing so I can sleep through the side effects that come after my initial dose?

Lamotrigine - Does my anxiety go away at the beginning of treatment?

I just started taking lamotrigine three days ago, I started taking 25mg at night and now I take 50mg, 25mg in the morning and 25mg at night. I noticed I had a really bad anxiety today, and felt tired. Will the anxiety go away with time if I’m experiencing it now? Is this just a response to getting o... read more

Starting treatment mirtazapine?

I am starting treatment for anxiety. I work in a call centre. Looking at the potential side effects of mirtazapine I wonder if I should start on Friday evening as I don't work weekends. Also need to get my anxiety under control as some days I can't get into work anyway. Not sure what to do!