Drug Questions (Page 10)

Lamotrigine - Does this drug give increased energy and reduced appetite?

Can naproxen give false reading for THC ?

I take naproxen twice a day & had to take a drug test for a job I was applying for . I showed up positive for marijuana but I don't smoke so could the medication give a false reading for THC?

Can you take Celebrex if you are allergic to sulfa drugs?

Taking Trintellix for three weeks?

I have been on Trintellix for 3 weeks and am not sure if I should continue. This drug makes me feel, nauseas, spaced out, itchy and I have very soft motions bordering on diarrhoea. I haven't had a continuous nights sleep for over two weeks. I am due to see my GP on Wednesday but I am thinking... read more

Does Lisinopril side effects ever subside?

I am a 43 year old male with no other health problems besides hypertension. No known allergies no alcohol no drugs. I recently started Lisinopril 10mg daily for my hypertension. About a week into it I developed a scratchy cough. Did a little research found it to be a common problem. I could deal... read more

Can a person reduce their dose of Xarelto from 20mg to 15mg or 10mg?

Taking 20mg of Xarelto for about 6 months. Lots headaches and sometimes dizzy. Would lowering dose help? Can dose be lowered safety? Can a person get off this drug safely?

Tapering off modafinil please help?

I really want to stop taking this drug , I've been taking it now for about 7 years and I've had enough . My highest dose I've ever taken was 1500mg in a one day crazy I know , at the moment I am having very bad effects from using it daily , blurred vision, headache, confusion,... read more

What time of day should I take duloxetine?

Can any one please tell me the best time of day to take the 60mg capsule. Only just started on the drug and the side effects include diarrhoea which is bad enough to keep me at home all day ? Thank you

Benzodiazepine Withdrawal - Over the past 2 years I have successfully tapered off 3 medications.

200mg sertraline, 400 mg Lamictal, and 60 mg of Latuda with very few problems. Four weeks ago I started a taper off clonazepam. I have been on the drug for 10 years daily. 9 years at 1mg daily then increased to 2 during a particularly tough period. My first decrease was by 0.5 mg as instructed by... read more

Has anyone gained a lot of weight on Lexapro?

I have gained 45lbs in a year from lexapro. I tried to go to wellbutrin but experienced depression and irritability and irate moments. did anyone go from lexapro to another drug that helped them the same way without the weight gain ?

Is taking anastrozole necessary to take after a lumpectomy?

Side effects after taking anastrozole are very uncomfortable and really not acceptable. Constipation and nausea and heart burn and back pain are all increased when taking this drug. Most of these problems and a hiatal hernia are my complaints before the drug. All are much worse after taking this... read more

Quetiapine/ Seroquel qQuestion?

I’ve only been talking this drug for three days but I’ve been talking much louder than usual, almost yelling to people sitting right next to me. I don’t have hearing problems. Has anyone else experienced this?

How to discontinue low dose risperidone?

I have been taking 1 mg of risperidone a day for about 6 months. I wanted to ask if any of you managed to stop this drug, how he did it and how long it took. Thanks

Wellbutrin - Need help from women about this drug?

I was recommended to try Wellbutrin as I suffer from seasonal affective disorder,major depression and anxiety. my brother had a bad reaction once and my mom did as well but there’s no real information for reactions and side effect in women. Please if you have any recommendations or... read more

Effexor XR (venlafaxine) 225mg?

My doctor has just increased my Effexor XR (venlafaxine) to 225mg, I find that every time there is a increase I suffer more anxiety and agitation,Is this normally what happens when this drug is increased. Any feedback would be really helpful. Thanks