Drug Questions (Page 7)

Switching from Zoloft to Pristiq?

I have been on Zoloft for almost 8 years and the drug doesn't work for my panic disorder anymore, i guess my body has built up a tolerance over time. Anyway my doctor is weaning me off Zoloft and starting me on Pristiq.. has anyone done this? I am so petrified i will lose it when changing... read more

I’m tapering off 20mg Cymbalta. Horrible drug. I been told to take 20mg every other nite for 2 wks?

And then 20 mg. Every third day for a week or two then stop. I wake up in mornings sad, cry, dizzy but I do take my 1 mg Xanax and that helps. But will i ever get this drug out of my system? Will I get myself back again? How long would my dizziness go on for since im tapering this way and wasnt on... read more

Dicyclomine - What is the best drug for diarrhea?

I've been taking 20 mg dicyclomine as needed but it does absolutely nothing for my diarrhea. Any recommendations?

Having been on phenelzine for over 45 years my GP has said that I have to change drug?

It is not cost effective. Psychiatrist said this morning to change to venlafaxine (telephone consultation). He wants me off of phenelzine in 2 months rather than what I would prefer. That is over about 6 months. Not happy as he is only a locum and took now interest in my views. Probally wants to... read more

Lamotrigine making me stupid?

I'm 58. I started taking lamotrigine (titrated to 150 mg) for depression, along with bupropion (300 mg). After about three months I am feeling better depression-wise, not sure if it's the drugs or just the springtime and some social contact again. But I feel like there is seriously... read more

Why is my drugstore unable to fill my oxymorphone saying that it’s still on back order?

Is their a shortage of this drug?

I have severe PTSD and daily night terrors. Therapy is not helping, my PM Dr won't prescribe?

... anything other than Lamictal due to buprenorphine use for chronic pain. I can't do this anymore, I'm afraid I'll have a heart attack. Is there any help for me drug wise? I wake up and firmly believe I have died and can't move, just scream. Is this just me?

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Tadalafil (generic Cialis) in film-coated tablet - can it be split without degradation?

Tadalafil (generic Cialis) in film-coated tablet - can it be split in half without degradation of drug strength/effectiveness?

I have been on 400mg of tramadol a day for 20 years, decided its time to come off them

I have been on 400mg of tramadol a day for 20 years, and decided it's time to come off them. I am now on 150mg a day, which is hard. Decided this as it is a dangerous drug, that can cause long-term problems with your health Has anyone come off tramadol after 20 years? And how do you feel... read more

Is anyone else having a huge problem getting brand Klonopin?

I’ve been a small but effective amount of this medication for the better part of my adult life and I’ve moved to a different state and cannot get anyone to order me the brand Klonopin. Not the big chain stores or the mom and pop stores. The generics just don’t help me. I’m... read more

Depression - A doctor prescribed Duloxetine to try to help with post herpetic pain after shingles.

I quit taking it after taking 11 capsules because I didn't feel comfortable taking a drug for depression when I didn't have depression. I wasn't told not to suddenly quit and recently, upon checking into the drug, I found that a side effect is excessive sweating. I had been wondering... read more

Has anyone thought about what happens when we stop taking this drug?

I am worried because I have read such bad things about withdrawal from bupropion. I have heard that weight can pile back on, even when continuing to eat healthy. Because I am susceptible to occasional bouts of depression and anxiety, and I am worried that withdrawing from this drug might really set... read more

Wellbutrin XL - I took 2 150mg pills today. I feel awful?

I was on another drug for anxiety and feeling pretty good - except it took away my sex drive. I talked to my Dr and he switched me to this. I have only been on it a few days. I started at 150mg with half a dose of the other stuff for a week. Then I move to x2 150. (I have yet to fill my 300mg... read more

Topamax - Scared to use this medication because of all the side effects?

Hello, I have been given a prescription by my doctor for Topamax (topiramate 25mg) to lose weight. After reading all the side effects associatied with this drug, I am very scared in using it. My dose is one tablet (25mg) at night. How long does it take for any side effect to start? Do the side... read more