Medication Questions (Page 14)

At what point should I take blood pressure medication?

I would like to post this question again. My doctor at Scripps has been trying to get me to take blood pressure medications for a year now. At one point his nurse actually told me that they didn't want to see me again if I didn't take medication. My blood pressure when they take it at... read more

I've been taking xanax for 30 years. I stopped taking the drug on my own because I didn't want it?

I was trying to get pregnant. I succeeded in having my one and only child at the age of 38, I'm now 56. After having my daughter I went back on the drug which I now think was a mistake, I did ok once I got off. I paid a big price for stopping so suddenly. I had no clue as to what I was in... read more

I take Plavix. What non-NSAID medication can I safely take for arthritis pain and inflammation?

I am not supposed to take NSAIDS because I take Plavix daily as a heart attack and heart surgery survivor. What drug can I take to get relief from the pain and the inflammation? The pain is mostly located in my fingers and hands.

How to relieve ear infection pain while waiting for amoxicillin to kick in?

My daughter who is 22 yrs. old. Is in great pain. The doctor has prescribed Amoxicillin and Cortiporin ear drops. However, until the medication kicks in. The pain has her in tears. We would appreciate any suggestions.

If my Psychiatrist RETIRES and has been prescribing me medication that most MD's would be against?

I am sure most MD's or Psychiatrists would not be willing to write my prescription of 3 30mg IR adderall and 5 2mg xanax daily. I have taken both medications for quite sometime and my Psych Dr is retiring. I dont know what to do and I dont know pharmacy laws at all. Should I have her write me... read more

Buspirone - Am I going to need this medication forever?

I have acute anxiety and I was just put on Buspirone yesterday from my doctor because I was on Citalopram(Celexa) 20mg. for three weeks and everything seemed fine, but for the past week I've been feeling like I'm not 'real' and I just worry about everything and I can't... read more

I am currently on amphetamine salts and I tested dirty for meth amphetamines, I am on alot of other?

... medications. could one or more of my other medications of cause the positive test for meth amphetamine?

I wanted to know if I can take trazodone with my high blood pressure medication?

I am currently experiencing extreme anxiety, depression, and insomnia and i need help. I have been on trazodone before, but I wasn't taking high blood pressure meds then and now I wonder if it is safe to start back on trazodone. I am going to see my doctor tomorrow and I would like to ask her... read more

Has anyone gotten a bad batch of medication that didn't work?

I got a refill of Pristiq, not generic, that led the severe depression returning, a stopping of my major side effect of nightmares, and I had 2 weeks of insomnia which I have never had with the medications that I take at night. Suspecting that the medication wasn't any good, I got an early... read more

What is the best drug for nausea, mylanta, tums or pepto-bismol?

I am taking lots of medication following a heart attack. Could the drugs be causing my nausea

Taking lipitor for several years, 3 mths ago started getting bad hip leg pain, could it be lipitor?

I've tried exercise and pain medication, to no avail, and I'm wondering if it could be the lipitor. A pharmacist told me "highly doubtful", but I stopped the lipitor 3 days ago, and have had an immediate reduction in pain. I also slept better last night than I have in several... read more

What time intervals does the medical dosage of twice a day mean?

My father's metformin and metoprolol medications stipulate twice a day with meals. what is the minimum interval of the dosages? I am cocerned about the erratic manner he i given these medications, just with meals, regardless of hen the meals are taken.

Do medications ending in sulfate have sulpha in them? I am highly allergic to sulpha drugs?

Missed a dose of Effexor XR?!?

Hi! I'm 15 years old and I have been taking Effexor XR (75mg) every morning for a couple months( after trying numerous other anti depressant medications).Today due to having to quickly pack up and leave for a nine hour drive home from vacation I forgot to take the Effexor and couldn't... read more

Should I decrease the dose from 20mg to 5mg?

I have never taken medication for anything before. Except for antibiotic once in a blue moon. Doctor prescribe Citalopram (Celexa) 20mg for anxiety and depression and it was a horrible 30 hours experience. After just an hour and a half after taking the pill I felt fuzzy in the mind and had like... read more