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Can I stop taking amiodarone?
I have been on this drug for 2+ years after a triple by-pass. I read with concern the after effects and suffer from some of the side effects. I have asked my doctor, should i carry on with this medication and does not give me any real answers, hence i am still taking it. I would very much like to... read more
Hi, how do I raise my coumadin level? (or what raises coumadin blood level?)?
have had several tia-s recently. on c less than 1 month, my lab results were 1.4,1.6, and yesterday 1.5. doctor is increasing coumadin to 4mg. effect today, is there a way to increase my lab results so that it increases to at least 2. or does increase depend on coumadin and not the food i eat? im... read more
Prolia - Excessive pain in the groin, hip and upper thigh for a week. What can I do for it?
I was diagnosed with Multiple Myloma 5 weeks ago.I'm receiving Chemo, 3 weeks on and one week off. I told my regular doctor and my cancer doctor about this pain. They ordered an MRI, which came out negative, but have not prescribed anything else for this pain. I've only received one shot... read more
Can anyone tell me the difference between Phentermine and Phendimetrazine?
Today I went to the doctor and I was on Phentermine 30mg but they did nothing for me. So she started me off on Phendimetrazine 35mg 3x day. Does anyone know if this Med works better???
Will Phenazopyridine alter a urine test to check for pain meds?
I am required to take a urine test every three months to make to make sure that I am taking my pain medication as prescribed. I just got diagnosed with a UTI and the doctor prescribed phenazopyridine for me. I am scared that this medicine will make my urine test incorrect and it will look like I am... read more
Liver Cirrhosis - My doctor estimates I have only 10% of my liver that is working. I have stage 4?
... cirrosis. But it seems i should feel a lot worse. I dont feel great, and am tired most of the time, but I am still working full time and my job is very physicaly demanding (nurse assistant} my meld score is 15. At only 10% liver function, shouldnt I feel a lot worse?
Will miralax keep if you have already pre-mixed with beverage. Doctor cancelled colonoscopy today?
... that was scheduled for Monday. Would it keep say for a week or so or should a new batch be mixed
Why would doctor prescribe pain pills instead of muscle relaxers after shoulder surgery?
I had surgery for torn slap on right shoulder. I am in my 6th week of therapy and pain medication does not help much. Would'nt muscle relaxers be more effective?
How to cure fungus around anus area?
Rash-like things developed around the anus area causing irritation. Doctor said it's a kind of fungus and prescribed Clotrimazole cream, apply twice a day for 2 weeks. It's been 5 days and see no sign of improvement. Should I continue with this cream or need something different?
Yes or no with regard to stopping allopurinol during gout flares?
I have been using allopurinol for more than 15 years with only occasional gout flares in my left knee and most recently in my right hand. My latest Uric acid id 5.6 . The doctor I saw today told me it was important to STOP taking the allopurinol during a gout flare-up. I have never been told this... read more
Is it physically possible to become pregnant while taking Spironolactone?
I was just at a dermatology appointment and was prescribed Spironolactone for my acne. I have Factor 5 Leiden so I can't take birth control. When my doctor was telling me I should try Spironolactone she said that I cannot get pregnant while taking the drug. I took this as I could use it for... read more
Triamcinolone - Is it used in MRSA?
I thought my doctor was order an oral antibiotic as well as a topical antibiotic but this is when she prescribed. Anyone else using it for MRSA?
Is it fine to take Ativan and clonidine together?!?
I had a seizure the other night and the doctor prescribed me with Ativan and I take it 3 times a day one when I get up mid of day then when I go to bed but I also take clonidine to sleep at night, so would it be fine to mix those two? Please hurry back to my question so I can sleep!
Can Zofran pills be split?
My insurance will only pay for 28 pills of 4mg of Zofran in a 30 day period and my doctor has prescribed 4 mg 3 times a day. Wondering if my doctor wrote the script for 8mg and I used a pill splitter, I could at least get the medicine two times per day covered.
Qsymia - How do you get your doctor to perscribe qysima?
I asked about it but she quickly shot it down it down. I think because of the fen fen thinAnyway I have been struggleing to lose weight all I have been able to do is gain. I want to try this.
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