Doctor Questions (Page 79)

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 to decrease the... read more

Fluoxetine - Side effects of upping the dosage of fluoxetine?

I started on 20mg taking a pill daily in the morning, I had little to no side effects and for the first couple months was "ok" had a pretty harsh panic attack so after seeing my doctor for a follow up a few days ago she upped my dosage to 40mg daily and since then Ive had horrible headaches and... read more

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

Propranolol - How long do side effects last after taking 1 tablet at a time?

I’ve been prescribed these for anxiety and panic attacks. I suffer with multiple everyday. The issue is that I’m already on medication to battle dizziness that I can’t handle. My doctor said that if I experience dizziness as a side effect of the propranolol it won’t be counter balanced by the other ... read more

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 500mg)... 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 helping, but... 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 are Lexapro side effects how long before their gone?

my doctor put me on 20 mg of Lexapro for the first time and I only took it one day and made me so sick I felt like I was dying I had all the side effects..how long before I feel normal..help help

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 insurance a... 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 me. I don't... 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