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Mounjaro - What is the average dosage progression?

I am finishing my second 4 week round of the 5 mg dosage and I have stopped losing weight. I'm not sure when my doctor intends to move me to a higher dosage. I am seeing my general physician for prescribing. Should one change to 7.5 if no complications?

Has anyone taking Lamictal (lamotrigine) experienced long term insomnia?

I suffer from bipolar disorder, been on Lamictal for 12 months (used as a mood stabilizer), my dose is 100mgs in the morning. I have suffered from insomnia for about 16 years, but it was manageable until I started Lamictal, as I mentioned a year ago, now my insomnia is very severe. I am aware that... read more

Bupropion - How long after increasing dosage til side effects subside?

I’ve been taking bupropion 150 mg for over a year and recently increased to 300 mg. My anxiety has gotten worse and I get dizzy spells. How long til these side effects get better?

What is the maximum dose of Lyrica per day?

What is the maximum dose per day of Lyrica.

What is the correct way to increase bupropion hcl XL?

What is the proper way to increase bupropion XL from 150mg to 300mg? My doctor told me to start at 150mg and then take 1 pill twice daily to increase the dosage. Is this safe to do with the extended-release?

Cannot remember if I took last dose of Xarelto?

If a patient cannot remember taking last dose of Xarelto (taking 20 mg once per day in evenings) and thinks of it the next morning, would it be better to run the risk of doubling up and take as soon as remember? Or potentially skip dose and resume evening schedule?

Venlafaxine - Are the pills inside the 37.5 capsules equal?

Are the pills inside the venlafaxine capsule the same dose - I am trying to titration off the drug by opening the 37.5 capsule and taking one pill at a time to help with withdrawal symptoms

Medrol Dosepak - I have 2 questions About the Medrol pack?

First i took 2 rounds., of Medrol dose Pak. In August, and September, Question 1 after finishing the last pill how long that last pill will be in the system. for osteoarthritis it didn't even help the inflammation or pain plus, question 2. can taking tons of oral steroids cause stomach issues... read more

Can I eat an hour before a clindamycin dose? And can I start using probiotics today?

Is it OK to eat a sandwich with no cheese an hour before a dose? I take clindamycin 300 mg 4x a day (orally). I have been taking it for 3 days now and I am on a 10-day course. Also if I started clindamycin 3 days ago, can I start drinking probiotics now?

Levothyroxine - For 2.5 years I have developed hypothyroidism. Current physician PCP, has me…

... on a 100 Mg dose. I have gained 40 lbs .I may have to se an endocrinologist? Or, the dose needs to be increased. I’m on the Mediterranean diet and I should not be gaining weight. I go to gym 3 days per week for 2/2.5 hours, eat twice per day and continue to gain, my A1C is climbing, pre... read more

Skin Rash - Where on the body do rashes from methyldopa appear and can you describe the rash please?

I have had a rash on both lower legs for some time and although it didn't start immediately I suspected methyldopa. I am 77 and immobile. Recently the dose has been doubled and the rash is worse. Before this I asked if it could be lymphedema and I am waiting a doppler test prior to having... read more

Does my mother's PCP know what she is doing?

Why would my mother's PCP increase her dosage of levothyroxine which is prescribed to her for underactive thyroid if her thyroid hormone levels measured high? I'm no doctor but it's my understanding that levothyroxine increases levels of the thyroid hormone so why would someone need... read more

High dosage of escitalopram?

What happens if you take double the recommended dosage of escitalopram for 3 weeks?

Benzodiazepines, Klonopin?

I’m taking 3 0.5mg pills a day. How do you ask your doctor to increase the dose? My preference is taking 3, 1 mg daily or at best 1mg in the morning and 0.5mg two more times a day. I have the worst panic attacks in the mornings. They literally wake me up between 4AM - 6AM. I believe the... read more

Best for taking single dose of metoprolol tartrate?

Taking 12.5mg metoprolol tartrate daily; what is best time to take it, morning or night?

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