Dosage Questions (Page 24)

Fentanyl Transdermal - What dosages do fentanyl patches come in?

What does 5/325 mean?

What does it mean when it says 500mg-10mg does that mean its 10mg? or something else?

Mobic (meloxicam) not working anymore. What else can I take?

I've used this medication successfully for a number of years. But now it is no longer working for me. I'm on the highest allowed dosage (15mg) so cannot increase dosage. Has anyone else found they need something stronger - and if so, what did you take please?

Lisinopril - is 15 mg a low dosage?how many mg can a doctor prescribe of this medicine?

15 mg is not working to well for me im just wondering how high of a does does this come in?

Will upping Effexor XR dosage from 75mg to 150mg show any benefit? And if so how long would it take?

I have been taking Effexor XR for about 5-6 years and im 21 and i find its not doing much for my anxiety/depression anymore im wondering if upping the dosage would help? Thanks.

What is the typical dosage of Baclofen for pain such as neck joint & muscle. Can you take it daily?

When my doctor gave me the presceiption for Baclofen, he said it was one of the milder muscle relaxants and I could take it during the day and still function normally. When I went to get the prescription I noticed that the script said "take 1/2 to 1 3 times a week". I'm thinking it... read more

Alternatives to Pravastatin?

I have been taking 20 mg of Pravastatin for years and it worked fine. About a year ago, my doctor increased to my dosage to 40 mg. This past year I started having increased muscle stiffness, soreness and cramps. I stopped taking it recently and the muscle stiffness has gone away. What are the... read more

What can I take in addition to Mobic for occasional additional pain relief?

Sometimes Mobic is not enough. Can I increase dosage occasionally, or take something on top of it?

What is the "lowest" amount CIPRO to use to cure Urinary Track Infection (UTI)?

I'm extremely sensitive to meds and usually start all my "new" scripts with 1/4 recommended physician dosage and work my way up. That's ok for most conditions however I have a UTI and my "new" family doctor ordered 500 mg. (twice a day) CIPRO for UTI for 3 days. I... read more

Fergon (ferrous gluconate) 325 mg Is Equal To What Dosage Of Elemental Iron?

Is 325 mg equal to 27 mg iron? Physician prescribes 325 mg but bottle and various seller web sites state only 27 mg iron? not amount of ferrous gluconate.

Type 2 diabetes- Is it safe with my meds to take Cinnamon and Chromium to help lower blood-sugar?

I've heard that Cinnamon, along with dosage of Chrominum Pecolinate helps lowers blood sugar... Type 2 Diabetic take these, along with his medication and not have any side effects? I would like my husband to try this to see if it works

Doctor Has Upped my Zoloft Dosage For Anxiety, How Long Before it is Effective?

I have been taking Zoloft for 3 years with good results for anxiety. However, my anxiety is back. The dr. upped the dosage. How long will it take to be effective?

What liquids can I drink with Milk of Magnesia?

The directions on the milk of magnesia say to drink a full 8 oz. of liquid along with the dosage, can it be a glass of dairy milk?

How to prevent weight gain while on Resperidone (resperdal)?

I was just prescribed Resperidone initial 0.25 dosage but I have also just made the best decision in my life to to the Insanity program to get from 160 (overweight for my age/height) to the healthy weight of 130-135. I am terrified that this medication will throw that down the drain. If anyone is... read more