Medication Questions (Page 16)

Weight gain on Synthroid has me questioning the medicine?

I've been prescribed Synthroid since March because my Nurse Practitioner believes I have hypothyroidism. We did a test before starting any medication. You can see the results below: -TSH: 3.11 - T4: 8 - Free Thyroxine Index: 2.0 - T3 Uptake: 25 - Weight: 136 lbs My only concern is my weight.... read more

Lamotrigine - Does anyone have gas from lamotrigine ?

I just started taking a month ago and now I flatulate easily and anywhere. This is so embarrassing and don't know if it has to do with the medication?

Low side effects with a statin medication?

Which statin has the least side effects? My husband is having a problem with extreme fatigue, muscle pain, and severe tinnitus since starting a statin, rosuvastatin, a couple of weeks ago. I would like to know if anyone is taking something that comes with less side effects. These side effects are... read more

Why won't Drs prescribe klonopin to someone who really needs it and has been on it for over 10 yea?

Someone who really needs it, and has been on it for 10 years! But am also on opioid medication for severe pain! But with the new black box warnings! And even though I have always taken just as prescribed and always from the same Dr! But unfortunately my Dr had to retire because of health problems!... read more

What type of pain medication can you take for joint and muscle pain from taking Xarelto?

While on Xarelto my husband experienced severe joint and muscle pain. His doctor switched him to Eliquis. His doctor has never heard of such side effects. He still has this severe pain. What can he take to help him?

Stromectol - I'm suffering of severe mite infestation. I tried ivermectin on day 1,2,8,9 and 15....

... and did not work only temporary. Can I take this medication in a week or two weeks in a row? I read that one guy did three weeks in a row and that's how he finally got cured. Permethrin did not work on me only temporary then they stopped react to it. I am thinking to use lindane lotion,... read more

Methotrexate - afraid to take the medication?

I was diagnosed with RA 2 1/2 months ago. After being tested for the coronavirus to make sure I was OK to start the methotrexate, I got the medication and I still haven’t taken it. To be honest, I am so scared because I have fibromyalgia on top of that and diabetes and this was all due to an... read more

Any recommendations for pain management and mental health management with sciatica?

Mainly in my right leg but also in my left occasionaly. I have tried physiotherapy, a number of medications (amatriptilyne, naproxen) , I had a steroid injection in my lower spine and I am now trying acupuncture. I try my best to live with sciatica but there never seems to be noticeable... read more

Accidentally took blood pressure medicine twice?

I took my normal scheduled dose of lisinopril 10mg and hydrochlorothiazide 25mg to treat hypertension at 9:00 AM. However I accidentally took a second series of that same medication at 8:30 pm. What should be done?

Buspirone - What is the best fast acting anti-anxiety to be prescribed by my doctor besides Xanax??

My doctor refuses to give me Xanax to treat my sudden anxiety even though I'm taking 3 clonazepam 3x/day. And I asked him for a different fast acting medication but he puts me on buspirone instead which I knew was gonna replace the clonazepam, but I don't like the way it makes me feel. I... read more

How to get medication refills before traveling?

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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

What is the safest heartburn relief medication?

Checking to see what the safest acid reflux medication is that is over the counter?

I failed a drug screen test while taking tizanidine?

I failed a drug screen test, it showed up as anfetamines (sorry, I do not take it or know how to spell it). I have only taken medication that my Doctor prescribes, and they do not belive me. What do I do?