Doctor Questions (Page 29)

Pepto-Bismol - Still Black stool after kaopectate 4 days ago. Any cause of concern?

How long can Kaopectate cause black stool that sometimes "oozes" into underwear? Any cause for concern? Should I see doctor or is it just the kao?

What food/drink can I NOT eat while on antabuse?

I have just been prescribed antabuse by my doctor but have not yet started taking it as i am not exactly sure of what food/drink i have to avoid. I have read that some deoderants and centain foods will cause me to be severly sick if i eat them. PLEASE CAN ANYONE HELP !

Can I have a glass of wine while on clonazepam?

I have been on clonazapam for three years and have yet to touch a drop of alcohol. I miss the fact that I can't have a glass of wine for a special occassion at dinner... My doctor said that I could but not to take my pill at night. I only take .25 in the morning and .25 in the evening... I... read more

Fracture, bone - does ibuprofen slow down the process of healing broken bones?

i have a broken hand that is not healing correctly.i stopped taking pain meds because i did not like the way they made me feel.i started taking ibuprofen.went to doctor today.i am being told that it slows down the healing process and i need surgery.has any one every heard of this?

How long after starting Cymbalta did you get results? Also, when do side effects go away?

Hello all! This is like my 6th or 7th medication I've tried. I've been on every single SSRI and now last week my Doctor has started me on Cymbalta for my depression/anxiety. I am currently taking 30mg for 1 week and then up to 60 mg. I've had a headache, tiredness, upset stomach,... read more

Medication - I just moved to a different state and made a doctors appointment to get my 20mg 2 times

... daily of aderall refilled before I ran out, I went in for the appointment and then the doctor told me that he could not prescribe it to me till I had my records mailed to him. I called to get them mailed asked how long it would take and they said a week. I am now out feeling really moody and... 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

Taking prednisone 20 mg 1 tablet once a day for 4 days is one of the side effects upset stomach?

... burning diarreah? Do I need to call the doctor?

My Lisinopril script has ran out and I can't afford to go to a doctor. I checked my blood preasure?

... yesterday it was 126 over 113. Is there anything I can do ?

I have some rashes on the top of my penis after intercourse with my wife.what should I do now?

my wife is running through pregnancy and we were mating at that time.suddenly her bleeding started and after that there are rashes on the top of my pennis.when i consulted the lady doctor,she said that your wife and kids both are save and sometimes in pregnancy it happens.she also suggested that to... read more

Is there a doctor that specializes in drug interations?

I can't ejaculate , I am taking gabapentin 900 4 times a day?

I had lukimia aml & I told my doctor I can't come & he said gabapentin doesn't cause that & I should see a urologist.I try to mastubate & can't ejaculate. I know my body & I really think it is from gabapentin .is there other dougs besides lyrica availible ? &... read more

Can you take codeine and naproxen together?

i have broken my ankle, i was given naproxen at the hospital, but i am still in pain, i am taking 250 mg x2 tablets twice a day and also paraectamol x2 four times a day. my doctor had prescribed me now codeine, do i need to stop taking the paracetamol and naproxen?

Doxycycline - Side effects? Our son has taken this med for 2 months for acne and has had a reaction?

... that we just figured out was because of the meds. He was passing out regularly, said his brain felt numb, tongue thick, terrible anxiety and heart palpitations. The doctor referred us to a cardiologist but the day before the appt I thought about a possible drug reaction. After researching I... read more

TSH value high with normal FT3 and FT4?

Recent investigation report shows FT3 2.9Pg/ml (ref range- 2.0 - 4.4) FT4 1.0 ng/dl (ref range- 0.93 - 1.7) TSH 11.6 IU/ml (ref range- 0.27 - 4.2). Doctor has prescribed company - macleods pharmaceuticals ltd, thyroxine sodium tablet - Thyrox-50. Am I on right treatment?