Dosage Questions (Page 56)

Amoxicillin/Clavulanate - can you cut in half and take twice daily?

Is it possible to cut this pill in half have to take the dose twice instead of once a day to limit side effects? Or is that going to cause it to be ineffective or worse than the side effects

Cephalexin - Dose it have sulfur in it? Can u take it on a empty stomach?

Hydroxyzine - How much is to much?

I have an 11 year old that has been having lots of trouble sleeping. He was already taking a total of 75mg daily (25mg 3x a day) for anxiety and now the doctor has upped his dosage an extra 75mg at night time to help sleep. He is not sleeping at all (maybe 2 hours a night) and the Dr wants to up... read more

My dentist prescribed Vicodin for tooth pain. 2 dosages and no relief, why?

What dosage of Ativan would equal 1mg Xanax?

Was taking 1mg Xanax twice a day but for insurance purposes my doctor changed me to 1 mg Ativan twice a day. Would that account for my symptoms of withdrawal for the past 3 weeks? Am I only getting half of what I was used to taking?

Metoprolol - I have been taking metoprolol for at least 5 yrs. but it no longer seems to work?

For several yrs I took 100 mg/day. BP was very good. I gained about 15 lbs in the last 3 yrs, but this yr my BP went way up. Dr. Increased dose to 200 mg/day, but it has made no difference. I have a Dr. apps in 4 days. But wondering if your body can build a tolerance for metoprolol? Is there some... read more

I accidentally took 2 40mg doses of Celexa?

I was out drinking with friends and when I got home took my melatonin and Celexa. I realized I took my Celexa before going at to drink instead of before bed like I normally do so that drunk me wouldn't forget to take it. I'm 114lbs and very sensitive to drugs. Will I be alright? I'm scared of side... read more

What can I take (as of now) to reduce fluid retention from Prednisone?

I have been and still am on Prednisone. My doctor had me take 100mg for 2 weeks and 50mg for 1 week and are weaning me off in 3 week doses. 40mg for 3 weeks, 30, 20, 10, 5 all for 3 weeks until I'm finished with the pills. I am starting 20mg on 8-15-16. I have gained 25lbs since 6-20-16. What can I... read more

Can I break one 30mg capsule into 2 x15mg ?

I received lansoprazole 30mg from my doctor. Can I break one capsule half for 2 days as 15mg for each day -because according to the medicine instructions I read, usual adult dose for Gastroesophageal reflux disease is 15mg orally once a day for up to few weeks? Also, I have taken Lansoprazole for... read more

I was prescribed 4mg dose pack for methylprednisolone. Can I take it with Synthroid 100mcg?

I take Synthroid before breakfast and need to take methylprednisolone before breakfast too.

What should I do if this dose of magnesium citrate doesn't work?

The last time, I was constipated for 2 weeks and was admitted to a local hospital. They gave me a bottle of magnesium citrate followed be a fleets enema. It worked almost immediately after the enema. This time no enema. How long should it take to work. It's already been 90 minutes. It's been 6 days... read more

Advair Diskus - Chronic sore throat and white spots developed on throat since taking Advair 100/50?

I have been taking Advair 100/50 for about 1 1/2 years. I can say, especially at first, my breathing was much better. I believe I've gotten to where I need a higher dose though. My question is though, for the past year I have had a sore throat. Not just a little irritation, but PAIN. Everyday. I've... read more

Yeast infection and UTI?

I went to the ob/gyn and my doctor the ob/gyn said it's a yeast infection and my doctor said it's a UTI took a dose of fluconazole but it didn't work I went to my doctor and she claims it's a UTI i am currently taking Cipro I visited my ob/gyn yesterday and she prescribed terconazole vaginal cream... read more

What if I miss a dose of Xarelto?

I use a pill box for my daily medicines but I did not refill it for the week as usual. Now I can't remember if I took the medication.

I've been taking 250 mg of Antabuse for 5 months. I haven't had a dose for 5 days. I would really?

... like to have a drink today but can wait. Is today too early? I'm 115 lbs, 5'5 and 25 years old. I've been on it before and drank after 3 days, but was only on it for a week prior. At that point my face just got very red.