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Is it a problem to switch to Amoxicilin while taking Cephalexin?
I was prescribed Cephalexin and have been taking it 4x daily now for 4 days. My other doctor prescribed Amoxicillin which was 2x daily since the infection was not getting better. I took my Cephalexin in the early AM then 2 hours later remembered I was switching meds so I took the Amoxicillin before... read more
Switching to viibryd and getting off of zoloft for aniexty and depression?
My doctor is tapering me off the Zoloft and putting me on viibryd. I was taking 50mg of Zoloft and now I am taking .25 mg of Zoloft and 10mg of viibryd. The Zoloft was not working for me. I am on day 3 of this taper and I can deal with the the loose stool and upset stomach but what I can't deal... read more
How long should it take to conceive after Lupron Depot?
Hi there, I'm a healthy twenty year old who's dealt with extreme uterine pain since I was nine years old. A hundred doctor visits, two laparoscopies and a cholecystectomy later, no number of doctors has any clue what the root cause of the pain is. The only relief I have ever had is through the use... read more
Has anyone experienced breathing problems with Amlodipine?
I have COPD. My doctor put me on 25 mg Metoprolol (Meto) and 10 mg Amlodipine (Amlod). After about 8 days I cut back to 12.5 mg Meto with the 10 mg Amlod because I was having some breathing difficulties, more than the norm, and also because my BPs seemed to go up a little. The drop in Meto seemed... read more
What medication is prescribed for leg cramps?
Doctor perscribed Elavil, which is an antidepressent, I thought.
Whats causing dizziness & high blood pressure?
Hi everyone , InnerSpirit here . I'm under a pain management doctors care. I've been on cymbalta for the past 8 months for fibromyalgia, lorezepam .5mg nightly for sleep and norco 7.5mg 3x for pain due to multi-joint avascular necrosis. Last week I discontinued nucynta because I told my doctor I... read more
'i will be taking a drug test for a trucking job is tramadol acceptable with a prescription'?
I have been taking tramadol along with naproxen prescribed by my doctor. i am concerned this combination will disqualify me from employment with trucking company as per DOT regulations. any information would be greatly appreciated. My va doctor said this should not be a problem but i would like to... read more
Middle ear infection + Outer ear pain and swelling?
I went into the doctor's office after I had some really bad ear pain. I had been up all night the two days prior to visiting. I was prescribed Amoxicillin, and told that I should use ibuprofen for the pain, and get sudafed to take to help drain it. I've been taking the Amoxicillin twice a day... read more
Anxiety attack as a result of starting Prednisone and Albuterol for my asthma?
I have had asthma all my life, and came off my inhaler 10 years ago. Yesterday, I saw the doctor for asthma, and he put me back on an inhaler (Albuterol, 2 puffs every 4 hours), as well as Prednisone 15mg/twice per day. I am also taking Concerta 54mg, Lexapro 20mg, Claritin, Singulair 10mg,... read more
Viibryd - What if I cut the 10mg pill in half could I get the same results and less side effects?
The doctor gave me a trial sample, 7 days of 10 mg and 7 days of 20 mg. I tried it last night and it today I felt worse, agitated with diarrhea and fast heartbeat. i would like to continue it, but in smaller mg.
Back Pain - I have sciatic nerve pain in buttocks . doctor prescribed meloxicam gabapentin it has?
... been 3 weeks and im still in pain.I have appt for x ray .what can i ask for to relieve this pain . IT is making me miss work .I am a carpenter
Was taking Seroquel XR 50 mg for two years for sleep. Has anyone out there weaned from Seroquel?
Apparently there is no weaning protocol for Seroquel. How did your doctor suggest to wean from it? What side effects did you feel whilst weaning? How long did it take to wean and how long did it take for the weaning side effects to clear? How are you doing now while not taking it? I've weaned off... read more
Does Adderall build up?
I just started taking Adderall for ADD. My doctor put me on 10mg 2x/day. When I take it one day it works great. The next day I take it and I feel cranky, depressed and my heart rate is up. My stomach is also a little upset. Today I couldn't use the eliptical at the gym because it was hard to... read more
How do you define doctor shopping?
I was in a car accident 3 years ago. I have 2 herniated discs in my neck and have an RX of Oxycodone. Originally I tried to get by on 2 (5mg) pills per day, (the prescription was for 1-2 tabs 4 times a day. After several months I found that I was not able to adjust and continue to do the tasks... read more
What is the difference between Soma and Robaxin?
My doctor switched saying they werent allowed to perscribe Soma anymore and I have severe neck, back, and shoulder pain. Will the Robaxin actually help the pain, because I am not on any type of pain medication.