Doctor Questions (Page 48)

Ivermectin with food or without?

Why do doctors say to take ivermectin on empty stomach for scabies when Cdc says. Can't get rid of them. Please help!

I take 1 mg of Xanax at night and the doctor prescribed me gabapentin for my aching legs, can I tak?

I take 1 mg of Xanax at night and the doctor prescribed me gabapentin for my aching legs, can I take these together?

Side effects for low dose Seroquel, what are your doctors saying?

I am taking Seroquel occasionally, 25 or 50 mg, for anxiety/sleep. Works good. I monitor my blood work and no weight gain at all. What are your doctors saying about other potential side effects (some horror stories) than weight gain at low doses? Recent reports say that link to bad blood levels is... read more

I am on 320 mg of fluoxetine per day as advised by my doctor. Is this dosage too high?

Safe dosage amounts for tramadol and Xanax?

I’m taking Xanax 2mg per day for anxiety. I have MDD, and have tried 20 different antidepressants. I want to ask my doctor to put me on tramadol to raise my dopamine, and I wonder how much I can take without a dangerous combination. Can I take 50 mg of Tramadol and 2 mg of Xanax without a... read more

Interactions with medication?

I'm taking Cymbalta and Vistaril for my anxiety and panic disorder and I read that Pristiq has major interactions with both of these medications. Should I contact my doctor about what I read or don't take Pristiq while I'm on Cymbalta and Vistaril?

Stopping Cymbalta/starting Pristiq proper protocol?

I am currently slowly tapering off Cymbalta by counting beads, 3-4% every 4 weeks, currently at about 17mg. My Doctor wants me to stop taking it and start taking Pristiq, another SNRI. I'm afraid of stopping the Cymbalta cold turkey for fear of withdrawal symptoms. I never intended on taking... read more

Whats better for sleep, Valium or Xanax?

what would keep me from waking up during the night is my main question. Been taking benzos for sleep for over 10 years, mainly Xanax, but i tried Valium thru my doctors permission and found out i feel more groggy in the morning after taking 2 10mgs of Valium.

Gabapentin vs buspirone for anxiety?

I was prescribed buspirone for chronic anxiety and panic Attacks . I was taking clonazepam and it Works well but most doctors don’t want people on it long term . So buspirone was prescribed. At first I was dizzy abs felt foggy and disconnected. After a few weeks it mostly went away but I... read more

Can I take Lexapro and mirtazapine at the same time?

Can I take mirtazapine and Lexapro at the same time? My doctor said it would be okay. I am afraid of this causing seretonin syndrome?

I started taking Cymbalta 3 years ago when my grandson died. At first it helped but, I started to...

... have symptoms of depression and my doctor would raise the dose, until I was on 120mg which I’ve been on for quite sometime ( I still had depression and cried all the time). This doctor also prescribes pain medications and I wanted to quit taking them. I decided to quit using these drugs... read more

Terrible acid and reflux since changing from omeprazole to esomeprazole?

I changed on advice as I was worried about my osteoporosis that is not improving, unbearable acid that will not go away , doctor advise to change again to famotidine this has no effect it is wearing me out pain when I swallow so I hardly eat. I was given the omeprazole in the first place to treat... read more

Lexapro: 6 weeks or days to feel any effects?

What is the length of time for Lexapro 10 mg to take effect? My doctor and the accompanying info from pharmacist said it takes 6 weeks to kick in, on this site people are saying it took just a few days to kick in. I’ve been on Lexapro for 28 days (4 weeks) and haven’t felt any... read more

Has anyone increased their normal dose of Buspirone on a really bad day?

My doctor told me to just stick to my usual dosage and manage excess anxiety symptoms with more clonazepam on bad days. But I was wondering if anyone just takes an extra 5 mg or so on a day when symptoms were especially bad. Does it work fast enough to make a difference? Thanks.

Why am I depressed and fatigued?

I have been on 150 mg of Zoloft for many years. I’m at the highest dose and I need help. I am depressed and fatigued and don’t do anything but lay around. I’m afraid a doctor won’t understand my needs. My doctor retired.