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Diltiazem - Does diltiazem have an effect on mood or help calm nervousness in a patient...

... suffering from diabetes, high blood pressure, and a recent stroke, then it is used for that purpose, not to affect the heart, but only because I want to use it for that purpose, or I want to know if this information is correct? I took it from a doctor, and I am a medical student. I disagreed...

Anxiety - I have add anxiety/ panic attacks for over 25 years. It will come and go. I can get thru?

... the panic attack by doing my breathing, self talk, and I have a few other coping mechanisms I use. I would say for the last 9 months, I am getting a lot of anxiety in the car and some times I will have panic attacks. Sometimes as a passenger when it happens, I want to get out, but obviously...

Pollen allergies, seeking information for otc medication and drug interaction?

I am 67 y/o healthy Hispanic male. 5’9, 207lbs. Looking for OTC to temporarily help with post nasal drainage and cough. Dr. Gave me a B12 shot and another shot described as reduce inflammation in lungs. I started 250 mg Cephalexin today, I take 1, 5mg Levocetirizine at 10pm for allergies - 1, 50mg ...

Can Tezspire and Repatha be taken in the same day?

I take Tezapire every 28 days on Fridays. I was prescribed Repatha to take every 14 days. Can I take both injections on the same day? Or would it be better to space them our by a few days?

Ischemic Stroke - The doctors are saying that my father had a major "ACUTE" stroke, however...

... none of his motor skills, cognitive functions, or continence functions were affected. His speech and memory are all the same as pre-stroke. How do I tell if the doctor is just using my father as a teaching subject, or if he truly requires continued hospitalization? (He is an 81 year old heavy...

How would you compare the Zomig Tablets to the Zomig Rapimelt?

My pharmacy has had the Zomig Rapimelt on back order since October early November with a very few coming in every now and then. Not enough to fill all prescriptions so they give me the Tablets. The tablets do not work for me. It dulls my headache but doesn’t take it away so I live with headaches f...

What is the long-term prognosis and end-game of using tamsulosin?

... out now for quite a few years because I dislike taking these drugs. (I am also on Amlodipine 5mg.) I've only just started on it and have not experienced any side effects yet. My question is: What is the long term prognosis of being on the Tams. It does not shrink the prostate from what I...

Gaviscon and prednisolone interaction?

It seems there is an interaction between liquid Gaviscon and coated prednisolone. What is the safest length of time between taking both drugs. Or should they never be used together?

What causes a menstrual cycle to last over 30 days?

I have been on my menstrual cycle well over 30 days , yet some days only one or two it is very light. However, other days I have multiple decent size clots. The blood itself is not a pleasant smell.

Vimpat - My wife just started taking Vimpat for seizures. She says it makes her feel like she's in..

... a trance. She has no emotions, she can't cry, hardly laughs. Shows zero interest in affection, romance, etc. Our marriage before Vimpat was very affectionate. Very romantic. We had a very active sex life before she started taking it but now it's non existent due to her being emotionless. Has...

Questions about pill identifier?

Number one, and some of the information provided about the pill identifier function, it stated iPhone / iPad Why didn't it list Android? Is it not available for Android? Because above that it shows for Android as well. Please clarify! Thank you, Nisee P

How long before Zilbrysq works?

Has anyone experienced a severe rash with Eliquis and how long did it last?

I have been on 20 mg Eliquis for 3 weeks and have experienced a severe allergic reaction. I have a red rash all over my body as well as blisters on my toes and have lost my taste. I am also on Prednisone and Actemra (an injection med replacing my Prednisone eventually). Am not sure which drug...