Dosage Questions (Page 98)

What is the recommended dosage of magnesium to take with D3 5,000iu tablets daily?

Recent blood tests indicate low Vitamin D levels. The doctor recommended over the counter Vitamin D minimum of 1,000iu per day. Started taking D3 5,000iu per day. Researched same, as suffering from Cronh's Disease that absorbtion can be poor so decided to take 5,000iu daily. Noted from reports... read more

Zyprexa - Does olanzapine get better with time ?

My mother takes olanzapine, at first it worked really great and got her to a stable mental health after a few episodes. When trying to taper down the dose, she had suffered insomnia so we had to go back to her original dose. But since coming back, she had been very sad and confused, and most likely... read more

Left product in car overnight?

I placed my script with 4 remaining doses in my car and forgot them for around 30 hours in warm weather recently. Once I remembered, I immediately placed in fridge. Can they still be used?

Torsemide - is taking 8 x 20mg daily a high dose for a patient?

How long did it take before you felt any positive results from taking Deplin?

I have both mutations of the MTHFR gene, take a low dose of Buspar without great results. My doctor recently added Deplin. I’m wondering when I can start to feel if it is going to work for me. 2 weeks—6 weeks? I’m currently at day 6. I’m trying to hold out to see if... read more

Waiting for Skyrizi to do something?

How long does it take to see any results from Skyrizi? I’ve only had one starter dose and taking my second one in a couple of days. Haven’t seen anything from the first shot.

Can I double fexofenadine 180mg dose?

I take 180mg of fexofenadine daily throughout the summer ( I live in Spain) this stopped all itching and rashes last year but I'm itching already. Can I double the dose to 360 mg a day?

Weight gain on antidepressants?

I have been taking Zoloft 75 mg for almost a year. I was just increased to 100 and also added mirtazapine 7.5 (very low dose). Since I started last July, I have gained almost 20 lbs. I work out daily, eat v few calories and I continue to gain. I have been an athlete my entire life and never had an... read more

If take smaller dose sildenafil 25mg or 50mg does that reduce side effects especially vision?

Just been sildenafil by my Gp and have concerns about side effects especially vision and heart beat per minute

Can I half my Zoloft dosage at first?

What dose Zoloft do for you?

Drinking and on Buspar, lamotrigine?

After drinking alcohol my husband is super aggressive & emotional. He suffers from bipolar and anxiety. He’s on Buspirone and Lamictal. Should we double the dose the next day to avoid this awful consequence?

Should I pursue an explanation for an unexpected drastic reduction of Venlafaxine?

My prescribed dose of Venlafaxine i.e., 300mg/day - which I had been taking for approximately 5 years - was recently reduced by 75% to 75mg/day. This was apparently due to a clerical error (!). The amount was reduced in a single step (225mg), with no warning and without any explanation. Although I... read more

Does gabapentin help with tapering Fioricet?

I have taken for about a year Fioricet for headaches. When I try to lower the dose I get terrible anxiety, headache, and an upset stomach. I have taken gabapentin for about 5 years. 400mg at night. I found that if I increase the dose of gabapentin I don't get the anxiety. I am now on 800mg. I... read more

Methotrexate and Bactrim together?

If I take my usual dose of methotrexate would it be safe to start Bactrim the next day?