Doctor Questions (Page 51)

I just started taking Pradaxa. I think I took a double dose this evening?

Do I have to worry about the double dose, and should I wait till the next day to call my doctor. Should I take more action this evening. Thank you

Basal Cell Carcinoma - once they remove the tumor is that it, you don't have the cancer anymore?

Hello All, first question is once they have removed the tumor does that mean you dont have Bcc any longer? Do you carry bcc all of the time and just wait until another tumor appears? The doctor that removed the growth I had said when the bandages come off I would be good to go... huh?

Why would my doctor prescribe Fluticasone inhaler for a sinus infection?

Diagnosis: Sinus infection. My left sinus was causing that entire side of my face to swell. She also prescribed Batrim which made sense to me. I tried the inhaler twice and saw no improvement to my swelling. I do not have asthma. I have developed a "hives" type rash on both forearms.

Is phenobarbital similar to xanax or valuim?

Someone told me that phenobarbital is similar to xanaxs and valuims. I was prescribed it from my doctor and he gave me phenobarb to help me get off the xanax because i was tired of taking them and feeling like a zombie all day. Xanaxs were prescribed for my anxiety and sleep and i have been taking... read more

Has anyone had there BM turn completely green and a little too loose?

My doctor diagnose me with Hashimoto Thyroiditis this week. Today is only my second day of taking Levothyroxine 75 MCG. My tsh is at 20.3. My thyroid perxidase autoantibodies are at 82 U/ml. The normal randge for the tpa is 60 and below. Web sites say this medicine with give a person bone loss if... read more

How do you deal with insomnia when taking Strattera?

I am a young senior with ADHD. My doctor recently started me on Strattera, which I take in the morning, and right away I started having problems getting to sleep at night [I am posting this question at 4:30 AM]. Will this problem go away as my body becomes used to this medication? I started with a... read more

12 mcg fentanyl patch?

I have been taking the 12 mcg fentanyl patch for 3 + years now. When the doctor tested my blood, it did not show up. I don't understand these results because I faithfully use the patch for cronic pain from a radical neck disscection I had in 2001. I've tried doing the 25 mcg, but makes me very... read more

Is Amlodipine a dihydropyridine or non-dihydropyridine CCB, will it affect heart rate?

increasing my dosage from 5mg. will affect my heart rate which I am having problems with already (from Metoprolol that I am taking with Amlodipine). My doctor mentioned increasing dosage for Amlodipine after my blood pressure had gone up following reduced Metoprolol dosage. Thank you.

Anyone taking antidepressants and phentermine with your Doctors approval?

Doctor - What dosage do I give of midol to my 10 year old?

Will a 50 mg tablet Losartan affect vision? Or at 55, is middle age just advancing on me?

Have switched from Benicar HCT to Benicar (water portion didn't seem to have any effect) and after observing some nusiance ED with Benicar daily, got the doctor to agree to every other day dosage, which allows to plan (for sex on the weekend also.) But drugist suggested Losartan, and doctor agreed... read more

Can I buy terconazole vaginal cream 0.4% without a prescription!?

I am 24 weeks pregnant, and I have yeast infection. The doctor gave me terconazole vaginal cream 0.4% as the 7 day treatment! The problem is that I have been using this product both internal and externally to alleviate the burning sensation, so my treatment will not last the 7 days. Can i get... read more

Are there any alternatives to Vyvanse?

I am on disability and recently am on medicare. Medicare don't want to pay for the dosage my doctor is recommending. I have been on this medication for over 3 years and really like it. Are there any alternatives that are like - sisters - to Vyvanse?

Is it safe to take a Z pack while breastfeeding?

My doctor said that azithromycin was safe, but I've can't find it in the approved list at kellymom and other web sites are not clear about the recommendation.

Best Way to Withdraw From Xanax Cold Turkey, Will Adderall help?. PLEASE HELP?

Hello to all, This has been my first day that I have not taken my regular dose of Xanax. My doctor put me on 0.5mg x twice a day, and gradually increased this dosage to 1.5mg twice a day. My doctor is now refusing to prescribe me anymore Xanax and essentially made me quit cold turkey when I came... read more