Doctor Questions (Page 69)

Celexa and Concerta Interactions?

I’ve recently been prescribed 20mg Celexa for depression and 27mg Concerta for ADHD. Everything I’ve read says be weary of serotonin syndrome… how common is this? And why would my doctor put me on two medications that could possibly produce harmful interactions?

How safe is amitriptyline for someone with osteoporosis?

My wife has had osteoporosis for15 years last scan showed -3.4. Her doctor has recommended amitriptyline for fibromyalgia which she has had for30 years, will it make the osteoporosis worse?

Trintellix - Did anyone develop severe headaches everyday?

I’ve been taking 5 mg. I have severe headache and my balance is a little off. My doctor said it can’t be trintillex because it’s not a side effect. Am I the only person suffering from headaches due to this medication

Hydroxyzine - Why prescribe an antihistamine for panic attacks and anxiety?

Basically the doctor says Benadryl is better for anxiety and panic attacks and than Xanax. What a joke these doctors are these days, I have never in my life seen somebody freaking out with a panic attack and they said let's get them Benadryl.

Lamotrigine - Can I take Wellbutrin XL dose and Lamictal XR at the same time in the morning?

I have already been on the Wellbutrin (300 mg) but my doctor just added on the Lamictal (25 mg starting dose) I always take my Wellbutrin in the morning to avoid it affecting my sleep at night. Just wondering if it’s safe to take the new medicine at the same time?

Does Valsartan also treat high cholesterol?

My PC prescribed valsartan 40mg as a treatment to lower my high cholesterol issue. I've been on it now for 16 months, and not much is happening as far as I can tell. PC doctor said it's working fine. It's not that I don't trust what he diagnoses; but, I don't have high... read more

Does ivermectin cause vertigo dizziness and eye pain?

I have been on ivermectin for a year and a half and now. I started because I’m around many people touching them daily for my work so my doctor put me on ivermectin twice weekly 15mg, I will say I only use it probably one a week because I would get lazy with it. Eventually I gradually started... read more

Does amitriptyline cause stomach issues?

I recently started amitriptyline for nerve pain. I started on 10mg, had no marked side effects, but it wasn’t effective. The doctor told me to increase to 50mg. That seemed too much of a jump to me, so I self administered 25-30mg for about 1-2 weeks. It was during that period that I started... read more

On 0.5mg Xanax once daily for 30 years-?

The doctor who prescribed Xanax to me for so long is retiring and the new doctor will not prescribe Xanax. She said I'd have to go to a psychiatrist and explain to him my situation. She wants to put me on Buspar. I am thinking of tapering off and not taking either. I am taking the whole 0.5mg... read more

How long does aripiprazole take to kick in?

After taking bupropion for a year, it stopped working, so the doctor changed it to aripiprazole. If anyone is using this medicine, please let me know how long it takes for it to start working. I cannot use SSRIs or SNRIs because of their strong side effects.

Has anyone switched from Rybelsus to Ozempic?

Has anyone been taking Rybelsus then changed to Ozempic? I have been taking Rybelsus 14mg for about a year. It is no longer working as good as it was. My doctor wants to change me to Ozempic. I am wondering if the side effects are the same or worse with one or the other. Any feedback would be... read more

I have been prescribed diazepam whilst doctor sorts out my antidepressant.

Now on sertraline 50mg after being on 25mg for 3 weeks. However I’m completely stressed out about taking diazepam when am really stressed out. Keep reading all about addiction. Only took 9 of 2mg last month and 3 so far this month. I really need it but so scared

Is it safe to take metronidazole and fluconazole?

I have lots of anxiety and saw that this can cause a bad reaction to your heart o was confirmed by nurses and my doctor it's safe to take? Has anyone taken this before and had no reaction in a negative way?

How to Read the Label on your pill Bottle?

What are REMS Medications?