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Is levothyroxine really that bad?
Hi, A week ago I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism after suffering ridiculous health issues for the last 18-24 months - tiredness, stress/anxiety, mental slowing, weight gain, stomach issues, constipation (if not the complete opposite!) constantly freezing cold, muscle aches and pains and... read more
Can Lamictal make you manic?
I'm a 19 year old female diagnosed with Bipolar II, and I just started taking Lamictal 11 days ago on 25 mg a day. I bump my dose up to 50 mg tomorrow. While it's definitely taken the edge off of my depression, I have not felt the need to sleep or eat for the last couple of days (I have... read more
I was diagnosed with Cirrhosis of Liver in Dec 13 excess alcohol consumption. Can I take beer?
I was taking alcohol occasionally for last 10 years. But it became regular since 2010. Then, from April 2013 the quantity became 180ml to 540ml daily with no choice of brand. But after diagnosis, I stopped drink totally. All my tests became normal in Aug 2014 reports. But for last 15 days I started... read more
Helicobacter Pylori Infection - My son was diagnosed with H. Pylori in August. We think he's had it?
... for a lot longer, it just took that long to figure it out. He completed his treatment and then tested negative on the breath test over a month after completing the medication. However, he still have symptoms and they have never really gone away, they are just not as bad a before. Has anyone... read more
Adderall and Prozac interaction?
I am currently on 10 mg of Prozac (fluoxetine) and birth control. I am finding it hard to study and stay focused. I am considering taking Adderall to help with this although I am not diagnosed with ADD or ADHD. I KNOW THAT THIS IS ILLEGAL!!! I promise your answer will not influence my decision in... read more
Is there anything that can help the blurry vision from Lyrica?
I have been a diabetic for 23 years, I was diagnosed with diabetic neuropathy 2 years ago and the only thing that I have concerns about is how blurry my vision gets I feel like they are dry all the time and I have been noticing myself using visine way more. I thank you for taking time to read and... read more
How long for Effexor XR to start working (read)? Do I need to increase dose or is it the wrong med?
Just some background: I was diagnosed with General Anxiety Disorder (mainly social anxiety, moderate ocd) my freshman year in college and was put on Lexapro 20mg for about a year. It worked somewhat well but made me very lethargic and I always wondered if a different medication would be better. So... read more
Taking Lexapro for the first time, how long before I feel any effects?
This is my first time being diagnosed and treated for depression and anxiety. It slammed into my life two-months ago. I have tremendous stress (like most), and the cumulative effect finally took a toll on both my physical and mental health. I have hypertension, I'm prediabetic, and now... read more
Lexapro - Horrible anxiety and panic attacks after taking only 5mg?
I've been diagnosed with a GAD a few years ago. I haven't had any anxiety attack in over 2 years. Now, it's time to go back to school (I'm 35) which my brain doesn't understand lol. I've been taking 2.5mg of Lexapro in the morning and another 2.5mg at around 5-6pm.... read more
Baclofen - How long does it take baclofen to kick in?
I was diagnosed with TJ N about seven years ago. I tried the usual, tegretol, neurontin, and Gabapentin before finally having GammaKnife Surgery (actually radiation) performed. Now, six years later and I am experiencing intense pain once more. Today, my Dr. Started me on Baclofen - 5mg three times... read more
Urinary Tract Infection - I get UTI's quite often as does my mom so my first question is if they can
... be hereditary? Wondering for the sake of my daughters. My second question is about medication for UTI's. I get them often, and as I'm sure many of you know, they are quite easy to self diagnose. So, my Dr gave me a prescription for Macrobid to keep on hand to take 1 after intercourse... read more
How common is it to get tardive dyskinesia from taking reglan? Are there any alternatives to take?
I was recently diagnosed with gastroparesis and the Dr has prescribed reglan. I haven't started taking it yet due to reading about the side effects of it. The one that most concerns me is tardive dyskinesia. How common is it for people to get that while taking this med? I wouldn't be so... read more
Does Gastritis go away?
I was diagnosed in December with Gastritis, and since then have had two bouts of nausea and burping since then. I was just put on Protonix for 2 months. I have been trying to eat a bland diet. My question is, will it go away? I'm afraid of having this the rest of my life and being on a bland... read more
Liver Cirrhosis - My husband was diagnosed with Alcoholic Cirrhosis of the liver in July 2013. He?
... immediately quit drinking. He went down hill very quickly. The worst being May of 2014, when he ended up in ICU with HE. He was given the drug rifaximin. Since that time, it has been nothing short of a miracle. Still not drinking since his initial diagnosis, which I know has been key, but he... read more
I have been taking Jardiance for 3 weeks and my eyesight has dramatically changed. I just got?
... diagnosed as a TYPE 2 then, but my FBS are only 180. My P.A. IS adding another drug when this scrip is up. Will my eyes keep changing or should I get new glasses now?
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