Health Questions (Page 3)

Tessalon - Is there another Rx tablet which can be used as a substitute to benzonatate 200 mg.?

... capsules? I am a senior and part D Medicare does not include benzonatate for coughs. My cough is from scar tissue in the lungs, not a cold. I'm looking for a substitute on my health ins. formulary. Medicare denied me after I sent an appeal. The Rx is $135. Per month! I am on a SS fixed... read more

Is weight loss normal on sertraline? (Zoloft)?

I started taking sertraline 25mg in may, and went back to the doctor to get a higher dosage (50mg). I weighed about 250 pounds before I began the pills. I am 5’10 and 23 years old. I have no health issues or history. No other medications. I’m not complaining because I needed to lose... read more

Erectile dysfunction - can I take a 75 mg dose of sildenafil safely?

I am 72 years of age in good health. I am not on any medication that will interact with sildenafil. I want to know if I can safely take a 75 mg dose of sildenafil?

I have a question about coming off of Vraylar?

I recently lost my insurance and my mental health provider suddenly closed its doors. I was able to get my PCP to send in my medications. My Vraylar is $1300. I’m planning to come off of it for that reason. What is the best way to come off with the least amount of side effects? Thank you.

Would 5 doses of Valium and 5 doses of Dilaudid within an hour cause the death of my mom?

My mom was given five doses of Valium and 5 doses of Dilaudid by a healthcare professional who told her, my daughter, and me that it was to help her breathe easier. I think that it caused her death. She was already having trouble breathing from swelling in her abdomen, which needed to be drained.

How often should I have blood tests?

If modifications to my medications have been made, when should I have another set of blood tests done to see if there have been changes that may affect my health?

What's the buzz on Ozempic and Wegovy?

Poison Ivy

Does tiger balm contain TIGER PARTS?

Many Asian countries value animal parts for their supposed health value. Does the cream sold in the US under the name TIGER BALM contain tiger parts?

What Health Insurance covers Saxenda?

For Those of you who are using Saxenda, what Health Insurance Company do you have? I have Highmark BC/BS and they will NOT cover it, nor does UPMC. I got the 30 day trail from my doctor and loved it, but had to stop because i cant afford $900 every month. Open enrollment is coming up again in... read more

How does Linzess compare to Amitiza?

I have been on 24 mcg of Amitiza daily for several years. Now my health insurance has taken Amitiza off their preferred list. They suggest Linzess. I need a comparison before I switch medications. I am lactose intolerant and have chronic constipation due to my milk insensitivity.

Lisinopril - I think my dog may have ingested part of a 5mg pill. She weighs 50-60 lbs and is in?

... good health. I really can't afford the vet unless emergency. Has this happened to anyone else? What should I be watching for? Can anyone help? It costs $60 to call poison control

First time Zoloft - random dizziness spells/irregular heartbeat at times?

Hello all, my health anxiety is getting to me today, today is the 2nd day on Zoloft and Ive read that many of these side effects are considered common/normal and will go away in time, I just need some reassurance for gods sake I keep freaking myself out haha! I am only on 25mg of it... I take it at... read more

Can I stop taking monistat 7 early?!?

I thought I was getting a yeast infection since I’ve had them before so I got monistat 7 after a week of inching and the gross discharge and within 2 days my symptoms are all gone! Should I stop taking it?? I am worried now it isn’t a yeast infection

Restarting citalopram - terrible anxiety?

I’m on day 5 of restarting 10mg of citalopram after 6 months off. Was on it for 4 years and it worked well for my GAD and health anxiety but after I stopped my IBS came back and I slowly relapsed into depression and anxiety. The anxiety has gotten 100x worse since starting and I’m... read more