Dosage Questions (Page 99)

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?

Mirapex - Does pramipexole cause severe edema in legs and feet?

I've been on pramipexole for about three or four years for RLS. I take approximately .25 mg (2 tabs) twice a day. Sometimes I take four .25 mg once a day. I have slowly been increased to this dose over time. I have found that in the last year that I have developed severe pitting edema in my legs... read more

How much Benadryl can you take in 24 hours?

Will Lithium continue to work?

I started 300mg lithium 1wk ago. I felt amazing. It was like the flip was switched back in in my brain. I had motivation, energy, I had happy thoughts, enjoying life etc. Well I missed a dose of Effexor 2days ago and did not take lithium last night because I initially thought me feeling sick was... read more

Lamotrigine - Can I take Wellbutrin XL dose and Lamictal XR at the same time in the morning?

I have already been on the Wellbutrin (300 mg) but my doctor just added on the Lamictal (25 mg starting dose) I always take my Wellbutrin in the morning to avoid it affecting my sleep at night. Just wondering if it’s safe to take the new medicine at the same time?

Lyrica/pregabalin dosage change/splitting?

I started on pregabalin 150mg 3 weeks ago for anxiety/PTSD. Been a mixed bag. I have M.E/chronic fatigue so the first week knocks me to bedridden. Doc has given me 300mg if I want to try. My question - is it okay to take different doses at different times of day, or do they have to be the same dose... read more

Nifedipine for Raynaud's Syndrome Syndrome am or pm dosage?

I was recently diagnosed with Raynaud's Syndrome and was just prescribed Nifedipine 30mg XR for it. Should I take it in the morning or at night? I don’t want to feel sleepy or sluggish at work so wondering what is recommended. I am a 39F.

I am taking doxycycline for a toe infection - 100mg twice daily. I am visiting Tanzania so need an..

... antimalarial. Will this dose cover me for both needs i.e. an antibiotic and an antimalarial at the same time?

Quetiapine and testicular and prostate pain?

I'm taking quetiapine 300 mg per day. I feel a burning in my testicules and prostate pain. If I reduce the dose the symptoms go away. It happened to me with clozapine too, that's why I changed it. Anyone else with this trouble?

Lamictal dosage too large ?

What is the normal dose to start Lamictal, I've had peti mal seizures for over 10 years and in the last few months I've had 5 full on seizures. I ended up in hospital and the doctor put me on 200mg am and 200mg pm . Reading up on it they say start low and gradually increase. Is it normal to start... read more

Risperidone - headache/head pressure/ fullness? Anyone?

I am on what I've been told is a tiny dose (25mg) yet I am having this weird full head pressure feeling with blurry vision Is this normal? Will it go away?