Drug Questions (Page 23)

Will the drug famotidine still work after be expired for 5 years?

When taking Cialis for both BPH and ED, is it okay to take 20mg on occasion instead 5mg?

I am a 79 year old prostate cancer survivor, suffering from BPH and ED. I like the idea of treating them both with the same drug. The dosage of 5mg/day is good for BHP, but does not help my ED; 10mg helps somewhat but not enough. Is it safe to bump it up to 20mg, and then go back to 5mg? I was... read more

Is it safe to take 20mg Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine) at once? 215lbs. No other drugs. Overdose risk?

Never taken before. Relatively healthy. Not taking any chronic medications currently.Take vitamin C 100mg daily. Had 1 Fat Tire beer 4 hours ago. Had 1 Fat Tire beer 11 hours ago for a total of 2 beers in 24 hours. Took 20mg of cyclobenzaprine at once. 220lbs. Overdose risk?

Lyrica (Pregabalin) withdrawal?

I have been on Lyrica 400 mg. for at least two years. I’ve read some horror stories from trying to withdraw from it. Has anyone successfully stopped this drug, and at how slow a rate did you use to eventually stop it? I sure hope the stories are not all true. I take it off-label for anxiety.

My physician doesn't want to prescribe Dupixent?

He stated , and I quote , "that sounds like a pretty aggressive treatment ! " Well it's a pretty aggressive ailment ,as well... All these drugs that I take for the eczema, all they do is really bat it down for at most 3-4 days ... a week ... before it reappears ... I've had the... read more

Are there a tool for drug interactions?

I take several medications that I've discovered interact with each other. Is there an online tool I can use to list all of them and it provide the best times to take these medications so that they don't interfere with each other so much?

Why did I test positive for benzodiazepines in my drug test?

I am currently on Cryselle (birth control), levalbuterol (inhaler) as needed, I take melatonin to help me sleep (has a Stevia extract), I take one a day women's vitamins, and a temporary UTI drug (Bactrim). I am currently in school to become an MA and have never used any sort or anti anxiety... read more

How to take lithium for better results?

I take lithium 900 mg (3 pills of 300 mg) at night before sleep. Is it OK to take them all in one time? What is the maximum dose of the drug? Is it better to divide the drug twice? Once in the morning and once in the evening? Will it have a greater impact on bipolar disorder? Will it get me down if... read more

I now have type 2 diabetes. Rexulti is known to increase blood sugar. Has this happened to anyone?

Blood sugar is supposed to be test regularly when on Rexulti. Does anyone have blood tests taken? This drug warns of increased blood sugar. I almost died few months after taking this. I was in ICU for 6 days with DKA, severe diabetic keto acidosis.

How often do people taking nefazodone get their liver platelets tested?

I had been on nefazodone years ago and it really helped me. I have a new prescription for it again, and I am hoping to have it filled once the drug is not in shortage anymore because its the ONLY one I had any success on. My new shrink seems pretty oblivious to the liver concerns while taking this,... read more

Can naproxen and diazepam be taken together?

I have back pain. My back just goes and I have to be manipulated by my Osteo to get it back to normal. It’s like something clicks out of place. I want to take the drugs for pain control.

Metoprolol succinate ER 75mg daily?

I have been taking this drug for 14 years. I started having the classic reactions to it about a month ago and they keep getting worse. Sometimes I can hardly function. Can I stop this drug? When going a day (24hrs) without dosage I start feeling better right away. Any advice?

Is it best to take valsartan in the morning or in the evening?

I take one 80mg valsartan every evening. Is it best to take this drug in the evening?

What is the difference between the old generic Teva and the new generic Teva (clonazepam, 1mg)?

I have been taking this medicine for tinnitus (I'm not joking) for 9.5 years. I was not about to try Accord or Actavis, so I have been taking the brand for a week. What a total nightmare! I found out that the old Teva is back, but I hear it's not "exactly" the same. The old one... read more

Methylprednisolone - This a the second time that I am on a 4mg dose pack for osteoarthritis pain (in

... feet, knee, hip, lower back mostly). This has been like a vacation both times. Is this a drug that can be taken indefinitely? I am a 70 year-old female, 140 lbs with no other medical issues, very active and good diet. Is there another safer drug that would work close to as well with less... read more