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Can I get a pharmacist to give me brandname Adderall (my doctor didn't write "do not substititute")?
I have tried generic brand Adderall XR it only lasted me an hour and I feel I would trust brand name better, but can the pharmacist reject my plea for Name brand.My doctor now wrote me a script for Adderall IR (20 mg), My doctor didn't write " To be dispensed only as directed" because he didn't... read more
Does stopping Lexapro 5mg after 5 days cause side effects?
I have been prescribed escitalopram (Lexapro) 5mg a week ago for depression and anxiety. After four days I had worst side effects such as insomnia, feverish, and burning sensation. I called my doctor and he told me to discontinue the drug and we can find alternatives after two weeks (he is on... read more
Anyone have injection site reaction to Trulicity 0.75 or 1.5?
Had quarter sized itchy raised welt in injection area on 0.75 Trulicity. It faded after few days. Doctor gave me 1.5 to try. Same site reaction, just a little bigger area. Don't know if this is normal or not. Also seem more tired than usual, but don't know if that is from Trulicity or not.
The safest way to wean off propranolol please?
I was put on propranolol (40mg x 2 a day) about 4 years ago for migraines I was badly suffering from for years with no luck from other medication. I also have anxiety so doctors thought it would be a double benefit. Initially I never noticed any obvious side effects but overall I just seem a bit... read more
Switching from Zoloft to Lexapro?
I have been on Zoloft for about five years and it is no longer working. My doctor switched me to Lexapro and recommended taking my 25 milligrams of Zoloft every other day and the start Lexapro. Has anyone ever switched between SSRI's? Is there any harm in swapping them right away to avoid... read more
Mupirocin ointment giving a tingling pain on a sebaceous cyst. Should we continue using it?
My husband has an inflamed sebaceous cyst and doctor prescribed mupirocin ointment to apply topically and an antibiotic to consume named cefixime. The mupirocin is giving him an extreme tingling pain and he was unable to sleep. Should we continue this medication or stop it?
Having blurry vision on Lamictal. Does it go away?
My doctor started me on Lamictal as a mood stabilizer after I started having some issues with topamax. Literally after 2 doses, I started to notice my vision was getting blurry. I called the pharmacy and was told that after being on the medication for 2 weeks, this very common side effect goes... read more
I have been prescribed propranolol for anxiety 40mg. I am supposed to take one when needed?
I was prescribed these to work along side of my sertraline (only been on sertraline for 3 half weeks) for panic attacks. The doctor said to take one when needed. What I would like to know is can I take it just for anxiety symptoms without having the panic attack? I know it slows the heartbeat and I... read more
Does clonazepam cause Alzheimer's?
I was prescribed clonazepam by my psychiatrist (I was sent to her as my primary care doctor wasn't comfortable with prescribing some of the medications I was taking). I broke my back and had three surgeries to try and help the pain (didn't help much). My primary care doctor prescribed 60mg of... read more
Please Help! l-theanine 100 mg?
I have panic attacks and my doctor suggested I try l-theanine. I tried 100 mg two days in a row and I thought I had found the miracle supplement. It worked better than anything I have ever tried. However, on the third day, I took it just as I felt myself going into some anxiety and I had the worst... read more
I’m 39, and was just diagnosed with diverticulitis at the ER. I started on Cipro and flagyl but...
... had allergic reactions to both meds. The doctor then put me on Augmentin/amoxicillin twice a day for 10 days. Has this treatment been effective and worked for anyone else?
How can you tell if your Klonopin is real or fake?
I have been taking benzos for years for PTSD and severe anxiety disorder. My doctor prescribed me 2mg Klonopin manufactured by Accord Pharmaceuticals, but it seems almost fake? I feel like I have to take more than one, when one would last me a whole day. How can I tell if it’s fake or not? It’s whi... read more
Amitriptyline - Has anyone taken amitriptyline with fluoxetine?
I’m on 40mg of fluoxetine daily (supposed to be 60mg but managing on 40) for anxiety and depression but struggle quite regularly with muscle spasms during the night so doctor has put me on 10mg daily of amitriptyline at night time to help stop the muscle spasms but as I said I struggle with anxiety ... read more
Xanax - for sleeping upping my dose?
I only take this drug for sleep, for 5 years now. I take the 2mg white bars. But even sometimes I don’t sleep great like I did when started. My doctor is pretty easy going but I feel funny want to ask him for 3mgs . Now I’m talking 90 a month instead of 60 a month?
Hey everyone! I’m new here, need some help. I’m 26 and started Paxil about 5 years ago.
... I went to the doctor for always feeling light headed and dizzy and he got me on Paxil. It started to work and I never questioned what it was or researched it at all, just trusted the doctor. Well, 5 years later I’m in a much better place mentally, physically, and emotionally. I grew a passion f... read more