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Does Valium work well for a muscle relaxer?
I’m allergic to so many of the muscle relaxers, I want to try something different. I take methocarbamol without a problem but it doesn’t work very well. I’m hoping to get some relief somehow. I’m slowly weaning off duloxetine and I stopped taking gabapentin and trazodone... read more
Should I increase my dosage of Cymbalta?
I really have no faith in my prescribing doctor but I was given Cymbalta after landing in a psych hospital due to severe depression. The doctor there put me on 30mgs of Cymbalta and it has def helped back pain tremendously!!! However, I am still struggling with zero energy, lethargy, lack of any... read more
Am looking for an alternative for Pregabalin 225mg twice a day???
Hi friends, I have been battling fibromyalgia (FmS) & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome CFS/ME for a number years now and feel i need some alternative for the Pregabalin I am on for nerve pains & aches along with other meds such as BuTrans pain patch & Celecoxib! Thanks for any info... God... read more
I’m weaning off of Cymbalta; at the same time, I’m going off of Xanax and Klonopin?
I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Acute Anxiety, Major Depressive Disorder, and ADHD in 2005, re-evaluated and diagnosed with the same in 2010, and re-evaluated and diagnosed with the same in 2018. I began with 120 mg of Cymbalta at night (2 60 mg capsules). I’m... read more
Vyvanse NRP vs Vyvanse S489?
I noticed some of the pills (though of the same dosage) have sometime an NRP imprint or S489 imprint on the other side of the pill. To me, the ones with S489 are like placebo! Anyone else noticed or sensed this?? I am over-senstive and very alert to how medicine works. Thanks.
Narcolepsy -Does Modafinil causes hair loss?
Hello! I'm 29 years old and have been taking Provigil for 3 months for hypersomnolence. I've noticed lately that I've been losing a good amount of hair from all over my head.specially in the center of my hair line. What is that about??
How do I prove to my doctor that my Adderall dose can be increased to 60mg?
I have been on Adderall since 2000 when I was diagnosed with severe chronic fatigue disorder. Shortly thereafter I developed spinal stenosis and required pain meds. My family doctor is a great guy but he will not increase my Adderall from 40mg. The medication once saved my life but now i live in an... read more
Why do stimulants make me tired?
I have chronic fatigue and everything seems to make me tired. Especially stimulants.
Can you take Delayed release tramadol 50mg (2/day) and sumatriptan 50mg (as needed) together?
I have just been prescribed delayed release Tramadol (Zydol) at 50mg every 12 hours for muscle pain (CFS/ME) and I already take 50mg Sumatriptan for migraines, only taken as needed not regularly. Are these safe to take together? I've just had 2 bouts of terrible terrible vomiting which... read more
Provigil - Does modafinil adjust and start showing affects of wakefulness instantly or over time?
I tried modafinil on two different occasions. Once I took a 100 mg and saw no difference. the second time I took 200 mg after breakfast and half an hour later took a nap that was 2.5 hours long. Not sure if it takes a few days to start working or if it just doesn't work for me.
Why does Adderall IR make me tired?
Hi, I have major depression, a little anxiety, and chronic fatigue. I'm tired all of the time. I'm tired when I go out with friends, when I do anything. I dont think my tiredness is from anxiety. Whenever I take Adderall IR or XR, I get very, very tired. I get so tired that I can't... read more
St. John's Wort - Any information on using St.John's Wort with Evening Primrose for premenopausal?
... symptoms I am a 38yr old female who has been having hot flashes, mood swings, weight gain, irritability, for about a month now, and talked with my ob/gyn. He suggested this combination and I haven't found anything on it yet. Any imput would be wonderful.
Chronic fatigue, depression and Adderall?
Anyone taking Adderall with antidepressants? Thinking of going of going on Adderall with my antidepressants but not sure how to bring it up to my doctor?
Is Zoloft or Effexor effective for PTSD (w BPD)? See other diagnoses please?
I suffer from PTSD, Major Depressive Disorder, Acute Anxiety, BPD, and OCD. I also have Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. As far as the BPD, the main problem is my impulse control and my anger management. The rest are pretty explanatory. PTDS is moderate-severe, OCD is moderate,... 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
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