Doctor Questions (Page 78)

Duac - Where do you store the cream?

I’ve recently been proscribed this gel from my doctor but was wondering where is best to store it as the chemist kept there stock in the fridge.. silly question I know but would just like to make sure!

Can you switch from Xanax to Ativan?

I switched from Xanax 0.5mg three times a day to Ativan 0.5mg three times a day and I can’t see my doctor until Monday to switch me back because I don't like the Ativan. Can anyone give me some reassurance please?

What can you take for arthritic pain when you have stage 3 kidney disease?

I was taken off NSAID’s because of kidney disease. I have osteoarthritis and osteoporosis and am in pain most of the time. The doctor said take Tylenol which does nothing for my pain. What other options do I have to decrease the amount of inflammation and pain I have?

Excessive yawning on Zoloft. How do you reduce yawning?

My son (16 years) is on Zoloft 75mg from the past one year. One of the side effects is excessive Yawning. With the doctor's permission, I decreased the dosage gradually to 25mg, but yawning didn't go away. The doctor didn't give any solution to decrease the yawning. What can I do... read more

Xifaxan - why would doctor stop lactulose and replace with Xifaxan?

Metformin and recall. What should I do?

I was prescribed by my doctor to take Metformin extended release 500 mg. Recently I found out it was on recall due to cancer enhancing chemicals through the NDC. The pharmacist insisted I'd be fine; however, due to my concern he claims he would give me another brand of metformin (still... read more

Tylenol Extra Strength - I have leg pain, not cramps, in right leg during the night.

My doctor says nothing to worry about. What could be causing this? It happens 2-3 nights a week and awakes me from sleep. I am 76 years old and have no significant health problems.

How long does it take for the effects of Xeljanz XR to relieve RA pain?

I've been on this medication for a month now and my RA pain is worse since my doctor decided to take me off Plaquenil. My flares have increased, the joint pain and swelling are constant and I have very little desire to do anything. I've made adjustments to my work schedule and that is... read more

Why do symptoms return after 5 days of 500 mg of ciprofloxacin & now I feel bloated?

I am taking it for a bladder infection and pain around the vulva area and vagina between rectum and vagina. Should I see doctor for more medicine?

What do I do? My doctors office said I’ve been red flagged at the pharmacy?

Their reasoning was questionable- they told me because my insurance approved Dexedrine ER, and that my name is under both my maiden name and married name, and that I use multiple pharmacies (which is untrue- they call my scripts in to three different CVS’s). I called the pharmacy and my... read more

Withdrawal - I’m currently taking Tylenol 3 for chronic pain. 4 a day. My pain is increasing my...

... doctor talked with me about a stronger pain med. What would be a good pain med?

Vraylar- body aches and sickness- please help?

This is my second day on Vraylar. I Take it in the morning. Body aches all day, I can't walk, I can't think properly, I feel dizzy, weak and sleepy. I feel sick to my stomach. My doctor prescribed it for me as mood stabilizer snd for depressive episodes. I am scared. Please someone help... read more

Paroxetine - How long until Paxil takes effect?

I was on HRT to control hot flashes but my doctor took me off the hormones and put me on Paxil. I have been on the drug for 6 weeks and have noticed that the frequency of hot flashes have increased. How long until it takes effect? I am 64 and still suffering from hot flashes!

Will Paxil kick in and relieve my sleep anxiety, and should I stick it out with the Restoril?

I have had Covid complications and have been experiencing issues for 5 weeks. during that time i stopped sleeping (did not sleep for 3 days). my doctor prescribed me some temazepam. the issue is that it takes 90 mg to get me some sleep. i feel that this has led to some pretty uncontrollable... read more

I need information about the medications used for Wilson’s disease (Galzin and trientine)?

I have been diagnosed with Wilson’s disease however the information about it is not clear to me and the doctor is confused about the medications. I found 3 medications for my conditions however only one is generic medicine and that is what i need the brand name of it is trientine, not... read more