Dosage Questions (Page 47)

Does buspirone 5mg cause anger on low doses?

I have been taking medication for years now. I recently requested buspirone 5mg (low dosage) when needed from my doctor. My anxiety was a little spiked more than usual. I was prescribed 12 days ago and only took it maybe.. 5 days to a week ago. I only took it once. Since then I have had a severe... read more

Anyone experiencing joint pain while taking Saxenda?

I am a healthy 63 year-old woman who has been taking Saxenda for about 3 1/2 months. I am not increasing my dosage weekly, but rather more slowly and steadily. The weight is coming off slowly, with consistent weight loss each week. The only lingering side effect I am experiencing is acid reflux;... read more

Venlafaxine - I'm sure similar questions are asked all the time.

Thing is -- I'm getting conflicting info from my doctor and what I'm seeing ALL OVER the next concerning titration. Any experts or quasi-experts out there who can speak unto dose increases? Namely, how often should one titrate and by which increment? I'm currently at 150mg XR in the... read more

High blood pressure - is 100 mg of losartan a safe dose to start with?

I have been on lisinopril 80 mg for five years. My blood pressure never went below 155/90. 2 weeks ago he changed it to 20mgLisinopril-HTCZ 12.5 mg. I told him I'm allergic to hydrochlorothiazide but he said "It's not much. You'll be fine." We argued a bit, but he refused... read more

Taken an extra dose by mistake?

I take thyroxine, ramipril and amlodipine every morning, but I have taken them by mistake at night, do I still take them in the morning or do I miss a dose ?

What Vaccines do I need if I'm over 50?

Why do I need a Prior Authorization for my Medication?

What if I miss a dose of my medication?

How do I treat Hypothyroidism?

L-Lysine dosage recommendation?

I just bought 1000mg L-lysine to take for my cold sore out breaks, the bottle says do not ‘exceed recommended intake’ which is 1 tablet per day. Across the internet it says can take up to 3000mg, and is best for cold sores, can I go with that advise or stick to the bottle?

I just started taking Mounjaro for weight loss. I've taken the 4 doses of 2.5mgand was then...

... increased to the 5mg dose. I had no side effects with the 2.5mg at all and lost 11 pounds. I took my first dose of the 5mg this past Monday and by Tuesday afternoon, the side effects hit like a train. Very very nauseous, but didn't throw up, thank goodness, and diarrhea. I'm looking... read more

Can Ozempic cause these symptoms?

My husband is in the hospital with severe hypertension and almost total blindness, and severe stomach pains. Can Ozempic cause this? He just started the 0.25 dose,

BuSpar - How much time do you allow between twice daily doses?

I take buspirone twice a day. I was wondering what times of day others who take it twice a day take it. Currently I am taking my first dose at 9:00 a.m. and my second dose at 7:00 p.m. . I'm hoping to get some feedback on what others do, if they have experimented with different times and what... read more

Does low dose trazodone for insomnia cause weight gain with long-term use?

I've been taking 50 mg of Trazodone per night for post menopausal insomnia since August, 2021. It really helps the insomnia but in the last year my weight has been steadily increasing and I have gained 10 pounds despite continuing my usual exercise and healthy diet routine. Has anyone else... read more

Carbidopa/Levodopa sleep issues.

I was just started on this yesterday evening first dose 50/200 ER they are weaning me off gabapentin,1 capsule reduction per week, thus the change in medication for my severe restless legs syndrome and periodic limb movement disorder; I took it at 10:45 pm, I never felt sleepy and ended up not... read more