Doctor Questions (Page 24)

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

Can I take trazodone and tramadol if I am not taking them together and at least 8hrs apart?

I am concerned about the possibility of seratonin syndrome, but my doctor prescribed me both medications.

How do I prove to my doctor that my Adderall dose can be increased to 60mg?

I have been on Adderall since 2000 when I was diagnosed with severe chronic fatigue disorder. Shortly thereafter I developed spinal stenosis and required pain meds. My family doctor is a great guy but he will not increase my Adderall from 40mg. The medication once saved my life but now i live in an... read more

Xanax XR - What makes a doctor specifically prescribe Xanax to a patient?

Diabetes, Type 2 - what will happen if you take levemir with novolog 70/30?

I was prescribed these two insulins by a new doctor but all of the research I have done says that you're not supposed to take novolog 70/30 with any other insulin... so I am wondering what will happen with this rx?

Is a nose bleed associated with side effects of aspirin? my dad is allergic to it but the doctor?

recommends he take aspirin to thin out his blood. He has had 2 mild strokes and a heart attack in 2mths space of time, he is 86

I had unprotected sex on day 6 on the Implanon insertion?

So I'm 19 and I got the Implanon 8:30am in September 24th. I had sex around 1:00pm on Monday the 30th of September. I didn't have my period when I got the Implanon. The doctor said I could have sex 7 days after the Implant. Even though I had sex day 6 I should be fine right? Just making... read more

A 2mm kidney stone causing so much pain? what are these symptoms from?

went to the er with sever back and abdomen pain. 16 hrs and 3 doctors later i was told i probably have a kidney stone. the ct didnt show anything but dr. said it wont pick up smaller than 2mm. they did ultrasound xray and urine test as well. was prescribed pain meds and antibiotics. its hard to... read more

Kenacomb cream is out of stock so I need a similar cream?

Lithium - 900mg at bedtime to start, is this too much to start with?

My doctor wants me to start on lithium 900mg at bedtime . I'm worried that it's a little too much to start with. Also he said to get the levels drawn next month but I know most people will get them done about 5 days after starting / changing dose. Also the lab order is just for the... read more

Is it safe to take the medrol dose pack back to back?

I finished one on Monday and the doctor prescribed one for me today

When did Fioricet become Schedule III med. My doctor thought it wasn't controlled?

Is Bupropion XL 150mg tablets the same as Brupon 150 SR?

I have been taking Bupropion XL 150 mg tablets and have backup if I run out of them with a Bupron SR 150 mg tablets. With XL my doctor prescribes 450 mg taken all at once in the morning. Can the Bupron SR be taken in the same dosage once in the morning? Simply, does SR and XL function the same way... read more

I am on omeprazole 20 mg for the last 4 years due to acid reflux .what should I do?

i treated for h.pylori than doctor test my h.pylori for antigen from stool and test was negative. after that my gall bladder extraction operation was done. now i am using omeprazole 20 mg(one daily) for the last 4 years if i loss a dosage any day i feel heart burn and food comes in my mouth. what... read more