Dosage Questions (Page 39)

I've been trying to get off of Metoprolol Succinate ER (25mg) by breaking the dosage in half. I?

... understand from the pharmacist, that I should not break ER tablets in half. I now have increased chest pain. Any recommendations?

Quetiapine - PTSD, sleep difficulties, terror & nightmares?

Can Seroquel be taken ONLY as needed (in lieu of every day, same time, without a necessity to wean off) for only 1-2 months, maximum, at an "adequate" but not "high" dose? I am suffering horribly; I simply want to get over a very chronic "temporary hump" as I continue... read more

Lexapro escitalopram side effects due to wrong dose.( Anxiety / Depression)?

Hi All, 4 weeks of trying to battle with mild depression, anxiety and repetitive thoughts without them I finally gave in and I started taking escitalopram ( Lexapro) but under a different brand name 10 mg two weeks ago. To begin with I messed up the way I took my meds. I started taking by... read more

How long does it take Effexor to work after missing a dose?

Hey, so I didn't take my venefaxine (Effexor) pill yesterday and I'm a wreck. I'm actually out and have to wait a couple hours until the pharmacy opens to get it. I'm definitely anxious, want to curl in a ball, falling apart etc. We're understaffed today and I work with... read more

Pregabalin - Does the body build a tolerance for Lyrica?

I have been taking Lyrica for about 10 years now and even with increased doses over the years (currently at 150 mg 3X day) it appear that either I have built up a tolerance or it is no longer working as well. At these higher doses side effects are worse than before, i.e. weight gain, tiredness,... read more

Does Victoza work better if taken in the morning?

I'm on Victoza since may 2016, I'm on 1.2 dose and I've lost nothing, I inject myself at night. As its suppose to suppress appetite I'm wondering should I switch to the mornings?

If I am passing clear liquid at 8pm after first dose of suprep at 6pm, do I have to take second dose

... at 4am before procedure at 10am?

Gabapentin for fear of driving?

Has anyone used Gabapentin or any other medications for fear of driving, and if so what medications and dosages have worked for you?

Methylprednisolone - Can this cause itching all over body?

I was on the Medrol 4 mg dose pack and after 2 days I have had the worst itching all over my body since. I took my last pill yesterday and still itching all over. Has anyone else had this problem? I was on it for my ear (sudden hearing loss) and had no itching before taking it. This is not listed... read more

Can Seroquel be cut in half for a smaller dose?

Accidentally took double dose of my medication this morning?

I take Lexapro 15mg and I took 25mg by mistake. Will this effect me in any way?

Long term use of Lexapro - to lower dose or to wean off the drug?

I have been taking Lexapro 10mg for approximately 5 and a half years I was originally prescribed Prozac but decided it wasn't working for me and moved to Lexapro after 6 months. I was originally prescribed anti-depressants to treat anxiety/ depression symptoms when attending therapy sessions. ... read more

How to taper the dosage of Zapiz (clonazapam) 0.5mg and discontinue its use safely?

Hi, I have been taking Zapiz (clonazepam) since last 6 days. My doctor prescribed it for anxiety and insomnia. He prescribed 0.5mg but did not provide guidelines about dosage tapering. I took 0.5mg for 1st three days and reduced the dosage to half for the next 3 days. What should I do next?... read more

How long does it take carvedilol to work?

I took my first dose last night for hypertension, bp went lower for 2 hours them shot up again. Today it's still high, no difference. Do I just need to be patient? Last bp today was 188/96.

Ketorolac - Are there withdrawal symptoms after taking ketorolac long term?

My doctor had me on long term dosage for arthritis in hips. When I did a search on the medication and read the dangers of long term ketorolac, I immediately stopped taking it. I've been sick ever since