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Adderall contains amphetamine aspartate?

Amphetamine aspartate, from what I have read, is made from aspartame! Does anyone else have a fear this chemical is carcinogenic? I have been on Adderall many years. My current dosage is two IR tablets per day. My problem is no matter the dosage each tablets only last 4 hrs in my system. Giving me...

How successful is Skyrizi?

Is anyone on Skyrizi? Is it working for you?

Does Ativan lose its strength if you eat right after?

I take sublingual ativan and just wondering how long prior to taking it and after taking can one eat. I have found if I eat too close to taking a dose , it does not work as well . Thanks Jackie

What specific substitute sleep drug should I take to replace olanzapine?

I have been taking olanzapine for over a decade and tapered from 20 mg to 1.5mg. I currently sleep 7 to 8 hours on 1.5mg but desire to be off completely. There are still a lot of side effects on that minimum dosage. When I’m off I sleep 5 hours the first night, 4 the second, and 0 the third....

Medicine - Would ibuprofen likely interact with methamphetamine?

Just looking at risks and side effects of both medications, I think that they probably would be a bad combination. They both raise risk of a heart attack, and Methamphetamine puts stress on blood vessels through constricting them and raising blood pressure while Ibuprofen weakens blood vessels and...

I dont want to lose my Xanax?

What is the difference between 0.5mg Xanax and Prozac 20mg? The doctor said that when I turn 60 years old in December, he wont give me Xanax any more for fear of me falling. I am active and have no physical disabilities. Is there any other kind of drug that is similar to Xanax?

Low citalopram (Celexa) dose for seniors?

After doing very well on citalopram 40 mg for years, my doctor has suddenly suggested that my dose should be reduced to half of that based on the pharmaceutical recommendation for my age. I cannot find any rationalization for that recommendation anywhere, nor did my doctor know. Anyone? Thank you!

Bipolar disorder - lamotrigine and certain death?

I was scheduled an appt. with a psychiatrist sometime back. Upon my first visit, and as it progressed, I was already beginning to see where we were going. Bi-Polar Disorder II. I mean, everyone is Bi-Polar. As such, I was scheduled another appt. which kept taking us back around to the BPD topic....

Muscle spasms, charley horses, fingers locking up?

I had my initial dose of Leqvio about 3 weeks ago. I initially had severe limb pain,arms,legs,hands. I continue with that but am now having severe muscle spasms (charley horse) of limbs. My finger will even lock up and I have to physically,forcefully bend them. These are horribly painful. Has...

What is the different between brand name and generic?

What's different between brand name and generic

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). I have been taking generic Adderall for 20+ years..

30mg x 2 IR. I want to ask my doctor what could be added for a longer effect. ER gives me headaches as far as generic Adderall. This is a good medicine, for me, but the time frame is not lasting like it did. Any help you can offer I would like to take to my doctor for his consideration. Thank you...

Is it safe to take Gaviscon with ZzzQuil?

My mom has major back pains and chest pains, I need to know immediately if it is safe or not take it, she has hard time sleeping and getting comfortable.

Depression - A doctor prescribed Duloxetine to try to help with post herpetic pain after shingles.

I quit taking it after taking 11 capsules because I didn't feel comfortable taking a drug for depression when I didn't have depression. I wasn't told not to suddenly quit and recently, upon checking into the drug, I found that a side effect is excessive sweating. I had been wondering...