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What breakthrough meds can I take with this patch?
I have been on this patch now for 5 days and feel no pain relief whatsoever. I called my doctor he said give it at least a week and then we could probably increase the dose. My question is what breakthrough medications can I take safely with this while waiting for it to work? Thank you very much.
Switching from bupropion to escitalopram?
I moved to france and they dont have bupropion here so the doctor prescribed me escitalopram. I took it for the first time last night but it made me feel funny all night, slight tingles everywhere. I was considering stopping bupropion too before the switch, this stuff seems more active, not sure I... read more
Levothyroxine or Name Brand 'Synthroid' Pills?
I can only take brand name Synthroid. At one time, the generic 'Levothyroxine' was prescribed by my doctor. I started loosing my hair, and spent 3 years going to several dermatologists to avail. It got to the point, my scalp was showing. Than I saw a documentary on TV about the brand name... read more
Can you take venlafaxine & mirtazapine together or is it a bad mix?
What sleep aide can I safely take with venlafaxine- I've used venlafaxine for 20 years with good results. I was using trazodone but one of my doctors stopped it and put me on mirtazapine instead, but I'm suffering from tiredness, extreme cold hands and feet and I have suffered with... read more
MRI results due to headaches and severe stabbing pains in head. Not diagnosed yet?
Just have some questions that are driving me nuts that my doctor didn't answer today. I have a presumed mucous retention cyst within the right maxillsry sinus, suspected idiopathitic intracranial hypertension, and also wondering what they mean by "there is preservation of grey/white... read more
Does prazosin 1 mg cause confusion. Or loosing balance?
Making this medication for approximately 5 to 6 nights as the doctor prescribed. Since then I've had confusion unbalanced and still some nightmares related to my PTSD I am a veteran. Is this a normal side effect of this medication or should I call the doctor. Do you have to build up a... read more
Interaction between Wellbutrin and Prozac?
Been taking Prozac for about 5 years. Feel like it wasn't working for me anymore. Doctor switched me to Wellbutrin, while I'm tapering off Prozac. My question is, since Wellbutrin is a medication enhancer, wouldn't that make tapering twice as hard. Its been a month, and I feel so... read more
Citalopram - Has anyone had a seizure on Celexa?
I’m very nervous to take Celexa because I read it can cause seizures. I have had a few seizures in my life but not since I994 but still am very scared. My doctor has reassured me it’s very rare as has the pharmacist. So Just wondered if anyone has had a seizure and at what dose?
Anxiety caused by urge incontinence - how can I stop it?
I'm a 23 year old woman and for years now I've been struggling with overactive bladder disorder. When I was first diagnosed by a doctor he told me to try bladder training, which I did, and my symptoms improved to a somewhat more manageable state, but never truly went away. Now, over the... read more
Generalised anxiety ~ Multiple meds.
I’m from England, and had a few questions which I can discuss with my doctor soon but with them being very busy due to the aftermath of COVID I thought I’d delve online for some tips. I’ve tried many different medications over the years and finally found Effexor XR (or... read more
HCG instead of testosterone?
My doctor prescribed it to me. Now I'm wondering why he prescribed it instead of testosterone?
Can I wait longer then a week to up my sertraline dose from 25mg to 50mg?
My doctor told me to up my sertraline dose from 25mg to 50mg after 1 week. Today is the 1 week mark and she hasn't called or seen me to eval my 1st weeks progress. I want to see if I can get well with staying on 25mg as I have noticed a significant change for the better in my condition. What... read more
Can coming off a medication cause your taste buds to mess up?
i had been on Zoloft for over 5 years and ran out before my doctor apt. my doc ender up switching me to Wellbutrin... with in a few days of being off of zoloft and before starting the welburtin i noticed my smell and taste wernt right... i can eat and smell fruits and fresh veggies with no issue... read more
Is it normal to feel this way on sertraline?
I began having intrusive thoughts about death a couple of weeks ago. They became bad enough that I decided to start taking the 50mg of sertraline that the doctor had previously prescribed for me. Since beginning to take it a week ago I have these thoughts all the time and panic about my life... read more
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