Diagnosis Questions (Page 12)

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 disorder?

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 lots of junk food wh... 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

Polymyalgia Rheumatica - I am 51 and was diagnosed with PMR two years ago by an internal medicine...

... NP. The rheumatologist I have just started seeing says I am "too young" to have PMR, though I have all the debilitating symptoms and have been treated with Prednisone now for two years. He is weaning me off of the medication, but with each decrease my symptoms are worsening to the point of not... read more

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 to... 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 with taking... 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

Using PRN or "as Needed" Medicines Safely

Can trazodone cause tremors?

I started taking 100mg at bedtime 3 years ago for depression and anxiety. I’m also taking Lexapro for the last 10 years. I developed a hand tremor when I added trazodone. Was diagnosed with primary essential tremor. Could it be caused by the SSRI’s? I am taking propranolol 3 times a day, which hel... read more

I have recently been diagnosed with a vitamin D deficiency and am experiencing severe...

... fatigue and muscle weakness. I have also been off work for a number of weeks. I am just wondering what other peoples symptoms are and how long before I see an improvement as I have been on supplements for 4 weeks?

What meds would lead to anemia?

I was recently diagnosed with chronic anemia and currently taking several meds for a heart attack from six years ago. Those meds are, 1) Clopidogrel 75 mg, 2) Metoprolol Tartrate 12.5 mg twice daily, 3) Lisinopril-HCTZ 10/12.5mg, 4) Tamsulosin 0.4mg, 5) Aspirin 81 mg for my morning regiment, and 1)... read more