Diagnosis Questions (Page 8)

Has anyone experienced heart palpitations from taking Plaquenil?

I have been taking Plaquenil for about 3 months after being diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. Blood work showed high CRP(C reactive protein... or inflammation). I’ve also recently (2 months ago) been diagnosed with bipolar depression. I’ve had my primary add on Abilify to my med routine... read more

Klonopin withdrawal? After only 4 weeks?

Diagnosed with GAD several months back. Started on Lexapro and was put on Klonopin .5 2x daily. After 2 weeks dropped down to .5 1x per day. So after a month, went to .25 1x daily for a week, then .125 1x daily for a few days. Have been completely off for a week. Continuing on Lexapro. The odd... read more

I was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy 7 weeks ago and was put on Entresto straight away.

I have to say my quality of life has gone downhill. I have every one of the common side effects. Had anyone else been affected in this way and if so how do you cope? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Higher blood sugar on Jardiance?

Recently I was diagnosed with type two diabetes. My general practitioner immediately prescribed metformin. I found a new endocrinologist and made an appointment with him to discuss an action plan. He immediately put me on Jardiance given my heart disease history. I just started taking the Jardiance... read more

I am taking Xarelto. Diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism. Can I safely take olive oil?

Have stopped smoking cold turkey after 30 years. Now at age 70, I am trying to eat smarter. The diagnosis of the pulmonary embolism, and subsequent near death experience has me walking on eggshells and thus trying to figure out what I can eat for better health. Have read the benefits of olive oil.... read more

I’m 39, and was just diagnosed with diverticulitis at the ER. I started on Cipro and flagyl but...

... had allergic reactions to both meds. The doctor then put me on Augmentin/amoxicillin twice a day for 10 days. Has this treatment been effective and worked for anyone else?

Sertraline - How bad is insomnia on Zoloft ?

Hi there just wondering how long the side effects of Zoloft “ insomnia “ and “sleepless “ nights last , recently diagnosed for PTSD am hesitant on starting this med I was previous on mirtazapine to help sleep as I am suffering badly at present Insomnia almost nightly . The... read more

Upped my fluoxetine from 10mg to 20mg and am feeling sick, nauseous, anxiety for first 4 days.

Should I stop? I was on fluoxetine 10mg for 10 weeks after diagnosed with depression around Christmas last December, it works fine for the last 7 weeks until i had this panic attack when i was going to bed. Although it lasted for only 30mins, i felt my depression symptoms are coming back and i am... read more

Transitioning to new psychiatrist?

I am diagnosed with ADHD & bipolar. back in March my case was closed at the clinic I was receiving services & ever since then I been having trouble establishing new services especially for my ADHD. I used to be on Adderall specifically 20mg 3 times a day. I have & was fortunate to find... read more

Stage 3 kidney disease caused by 35 years of lithium use. Any tips?

I was just diagnosed with Stage 3 Kidney disease after 35 years of being on Lithium. I have tried to come of it several times (valproic acid, depakote, atypical antipsychotics) and now I've got kidney disease. I have my blood levels done every 6 months and they still didn't catch it until... read more

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... read more

Stimulants for ADHD people who experience paradoxical effects?

I was diagnosed with ADHD a year ago (35F). I found that stimulants, as with coffee, put me to sleep … and I don’t mean, they make me calm which I confused for sleepiness, I mean fatigued beyond functional. I tried a low dose Ritalin, it was amazing for my mental function but I was... read more

Spironolactone - When should I take this medication? early in the morning or just before bedtime?

I am 77 and I have been diagnosed with heart failure and heart attack. My doctor prescribed Aldactazide 25mg with other BP drugs for me. What time of day is best to take Aldactazide? I don't want to wake up to urinate in the middle of the night.

I was recently put on Celexa and Wellbutrin XL?

I am diagnosed Bipolar I, I seem to have a resistance to most common Bipolar medications my doctor first tried many meds that were ultimately failures. He then tried me on Wellbutrin XL which has done great for my depression and even mania, this issue now is it is not helping at all with Anxiety... read more

Why do I need a Prior Authorization for my Medication?