Doctor Questions (Page 16)

I'm prescribed oxycodone but my doctor says my urine test shows hydrocodone, how is that possible?

Are there withdrawl symptoms with the Vivitrol Injection?

I am currently 78 hours off of Subutex after almost 3 years on Suboxone after checking into a detox center for Opiod dependency, and last Monday I told my doctor that I wanted to get off of the Subutex. I had been taking 2 mg 2 x a day or sometimes 1x a day and did pretty well. Now I am afraid that... read more

Metronidazole - Is this an over the counter treatment or do I need a prescription from my doctor?

Dosage and duration of Augmentin-625 for sinusitis?

Hi, I am in rural India and have no access to a doctor. I have chronic sinusitis and have Augmentin-625 to treat it. How many days should I take it for? I bought it at the pharmacy here - they sell it in packs of two. Does that mean I only take it for one day (morning and night)? Or should the... read more

Is Propranolol affecting my Venlafaxine?

I have a question about depression medications. I have had major depression (and OCD) for over 15 years, and most Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors weren't helping me. Then my doctor prescribed me Venlafaxine, and it's been the most helpful drug I have ever taken. Venlafaxine is a Serotonin... read more

Propranolol - I got bad chest pains after my first dose. What does this mean?

I was given propranolol from my doctor yesterday to treat my migraines and i tried it last night. I couldn't sleep and was extremely dizzy. I also got bad chest pain. My chest is still very sore one full day later, and i am short of breath.Why is this happening?

I recently ran out of my prescription of Effexor 150 mg. I have been taking this med for 8 years.?

... My doctor retired, so now I have no way to get a prescription. I never knew about side effects until I started having them 4 days ago. Try attending school and not being to function is not much fun. Does anyone know any solution. No I don/t want therapy, been there, done that

Could prednisone cause a rash on my face and body, it burns and itches ?

3 weeks ago my doctor put me on a prednisone dose pak and also injected prednisone into my body. A week later I developed a rash on my right side of my face and all the way down my chest. After 1 1/2 weeks, it is still there and sometimes burns like fire or itches terribly. Also hives appear. Very... read more

How do I find doctors that currently accept medicaid?

I have rheumatoid and osteo arthritis, fibromyalgia, hypothyroid and obviously, chronic pain. I lost my job and insurance this past January and have recently received medicaid. I was on 30mg morphene sulfate timed release with (4) 15mg breakthrough per day, and Humira. My GP has me on .225 mg of... read more

Trazodone - I took 100 mg of trazadone last night and it did not help me sleep at all... in fact, I?

... cried for an hour straight and ended up taking otc sleeping pills to calm me down/fall asleep last night at 1 a.m. I woke up at 4 a.m. with my heart pounding. I asked my doctor for xanax which I have taken in the past to calm my nerves before bed and have never taken more than .25 mg per night.... read more

From Xanax to Valium?

I was on Xanax for the past two months. I was taking between 4-6 mg a day with a few days in between where I did not take as much or any at all. Yesterday my Doctor took me off the Xanax and put me on Valium 5 mg twice a day. I don"t want to be on any benzo's at all anymore but I guess my... read more

Is amitriptyline used for neuropathic pain?

I have severe burning in my bones and my doctor has added in amitriptyline will this help and what does should I take

Marinol - My 89 year old mother has been suffering from persistent nausea for over 2 years. The?

... doctors don't know the cause. Phenergan and zofran don't seem to help much. She also has gastroparesis and they've started her on erythromycin, hoping to improve stomach motility and decrease nausea, but no improvement yet. Help!

How long does it take for prednisone 10mg to start working?

I figured out that I have an allergic reaction to medicine my doctor gave me and I have a really bad rash EVERYWHERE on my body. I was prescribed to take 10mg of prednisone. 1 tablet by mouth twice a day for 4 days. I have a play tomorrow! I took my first pill last night and a pill this morning.... read more

What to expect from a pain management doctor first visit?

I have 7 herniated disks and DDD