Diagnosis Questions (Page 12)

Anastrozole - Does Arimidex give full coverage dosage every other day?

I'm 75 years oldand have been diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer, clear nodes, clear margins. Had lumpectomy, 2 chemo treatments, and 30 radiation therapies. I have been on Arimidex for 9 months. Side effects are horrible, joint pains through my body, weakness, dizziness, headaches, pain... read more

Ambien - Associated with RLS patient?

I was diagnosed RLS, have very difficult to falling sleep. I've been taking Gabapentin 900mg and Levodopa, but it seems that it's wearing off and I don't want to increase more. Gabapentin is supposed to help sleep but not helping me at all. My average sleep duration is 4 hours.... read more

Can escitalopram affect you blood sugar levels. I was diagnosed as pre diabetic while I was on Paxil

Since I switched to escitalopram my sugar levels have been lower. I currently take medication for diabetes but I have been dealing with low blood sugar. Any correlation in changing SSRI and blood sugar levels?

Is is OK to take atomoxetine 18mg with Vraylar 3mg?

I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder 1 on August 2020. I am taken Vraylar 3mg but I can't concentrate in school or work and my psychiatrist prescribed atomoxetine 18mg to help with my concentration and complete my work, but I read in an article that atomoxetine is not good for bipolar... read more

Is flecainide a safe choice for AFib?

I have AFib. Hospitalized and diagnosed in January, 2021. As of today, 11/11/21, I have an electrophysiologist as my heart doctor. He just prescribed Flecainide. The warnings and contraindications are truly frightening. Does anyone have any information or experience with this med?

I am 21 years old I’m suffering from high blood pressure as it runs in my family and I’m scared?

II’m 21 years old I’ve had high blood pressure for years I got diagnosed when I was 17 I believe but it’s never given me problems until recently in my life at the age of 21. I do admit my eating habits were not the best because I would drink energy drinks almost everyday and eat... read more

Macrobid - Has anyone ever reported fast heart rates/tachycardia with taking Nitrofurantoin? Day 3 I

... had heart palpitations, Day 4 I had increased heart rate, Day 5 increased heart rate was hire; HR changed within 5-10mins of taking nitrofurantoin. I have been just diagnosed with POTs, so I never know what will cause HR change

Can you take Concerta (36mg) and Zoloft (25mg) together?

I stopped taking Concerta after 3 years as I was feeling anxious and sad with the medication. Was off meds and taking Ritalin only when needed. Was diagnosed with depression and doctor prescribed Zoloft 50 mg. Started with 25mg first week and 50 mg second week. Was feeling very sleepy with Zoloft... read more

Is methotrexate dangerous?

I have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis which I have had for about 20 years quite mildly and not used medicines apart from naproxen, I've recently had an attack affecting knees and wrists and now have been advised to go on methotrexate, having read lots of comments about I am terrified... read more

Does Lyrica work for shingles ?

I was diagnosed today with shingles and put on Lyrica, pain meds and antiviral medication

Is Gabapentin effective as a mood stabilizer?

My psychiatrist recently put me on Gabapentin for as a mood stabilizer/ to address anxiety and depression ( we're exploring a possible Bipolar II diagnosis as well). I'm not taking any other meds and have had negative reactions to several SSRIs. What have people's experiences been... read more

Side effect of carbidopa / levodopa 25-100mg 3 times a day?

Recently I was diagnosed with PD and put on carbidopa / levodopa 25-100mg 3 times a day to help with the tremors. For lack of a better way to describe this I experience dizziness. I go down like a ton of bricks and everything I see is spinning or scrolling. Thinking I had stage III of PD I called... read more

Daratumumab - Darzalex as a single agent?

I was diagnosed in 2015 and entered the tail end of the clinical trial drug for what became Empliciti. It is a second line drug that is paired with a protease inhibitor. I had no problem tolerating Empliciti. The other drugs worked well but i could not tolerate the side effects.... read more

Adalimumab - Amjevita for ankylosing spondylitis?

I only got diagnosed in July this year with ankylosing spondylitis but pain bad on and of since April 2021, I live in the uk Physio kept saiying it’s fibromyalgia, I said it wasn’t but cutting a long story short I got diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis at age of 63 I have had... read more

Using PRN or "as Needed" Medicines Safely