Medication Questions (Page 27)

Herpes Zoster - I am looking for an effective medication to relieve pain of shingles?

I have had shingles for 8 weeks. I took Valtrex at the onset. I am using a cream compounded by local pharmacy, plus lidocaine , ibuprofen, gabapentin, and more. Nothing has been able to receive the burning pain. If you have had experience with shingles and know of any medication that helped you... read more

I have a concern about Klonopin (clonazepam). Please help!?

I'm 23 years old and have a concern about a medication I'm taking. First of all, I suffer from a severe and debilitating pain condition from an injury I had several years ago while weight lifting. It caused nerve and muscle damage which resulted in chronic pelvic pain. Anyway, my doctor put me on... read more

I was prescribed fluconazole (3 tablets). I’ve taken 2 already and I noticed that the...

... discharge has gone from thick and white to long and stringy. I take the last pill tomorrow. Is this a sign that the medication is working or should I go back to the doctor? This will be my 4th Doctors visit this month!

Does take on empty stomach mean no other medicine at the same time?

I'm taking levothyroxine and a few other medications and vitamins. I'm supposed to take levothyroxine on an empty stomach, so I wait an hour before eating. Does it also have to be an hour before taking other medications?

How do I safely change from taking Lexapro at noon to taking it before bed?

I was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder not too long ago, and I’ve been taking Lexapro. This is my first time ever taking a medication for anxiety, and it’s been helping out a lot. I believe I shouldn’t be taking it at noon. When I take it at noon, I feel very tired for a few hours, and then I am e... read more

Can I take levothyroxine at the same time as other medications?

I take medications for acid reflux and blood pressure that must be taken on an empty stomach, so I take them all together 30 minutes before breakfast, which is exactly how levothyroxine is supposed to be taken. Is there any issue with taking levothyroxine at the same time as other medications 30... read more

How can one reasonably taper off Abilify?

Let me preface this by saying, I was never schizophrenic in my life, and I was put on the medication as an adjunct to resistant depression in 2004. The important facts are as follows: I've been taking 5 mg of Abilify since July 17th , was at 7.5 mg for prior two months (May 24 - July 17), and 10... read more

Metformin - help PCOS medication isn’t helping me lose the weight?

I am 22 years old and I was first diagnosed with PCOS when I was 12 years old when I had two surgeries to take out two teratoma cysts. I never had to take any medication for it at the time But even having pcos I have been skinny my entire life up until the last two years. I have weighed 120 lbs all... read more

Can I give blood while taking fluoxetine, bupropion and Adderall?

I am taking these medications for depression, and have been on Adderall and fluoxetine for four years and bupropion for two. They do not appear to have any noticeable negative side effects (well, the Adderall reduces my appetite, but I make sure to eat enough and stay conscious of it. It also can... read more

Medication - My son ran out of lorazepam. He will have to go 3 days without it in his system,...

... until it can be refilled. He has only been taking it for 2 months..1 mg tablets 1or 2 times daily for anxiety. Will he suffer any major withdrawal symptoms? What should I look for?

What color are the beads inside the 30mg Adderall extended release?

My 30mg Adderall extended release capsules had white beads inside them and they didn’t do what they normally do. Am I just growing immune to my medication or did someone switch out what was inside the capsule?

If taking hydroxyzine 50mg for anxiety is it better to take it at night or in the morning.?

Just starting taking this medication and the fort day it gave me a lot of energy and then it felt like my body crashed in the afternoon. It did keep me calm so now I am not aura when to take it. Any information would be appreciated.

Zoloft increasing dosage, is it the same side effects as starting the medication?

I’ve been on Zoloft before, 100mg and it worked really well for me. Eliminated my anxiety and depression. After two years the doctor decided to wean me of to 50mg and I’ve been on 50mg for six months. However I recently had a fall back and my anxiety and depression got really bad to the point were I... read more

Ozempic - What day of the week you take this medication and what time of the day?

Is there a medication other than Lyrica and gabapentin for the treatment of peripheral neuropathy?

I wore my back out working in nursing homes and hospitals in several departments. Mainly as a nurse attendant therefore lifting and positioning patients as well as equipment. You get the picture I assume! After back surgery, etc., etc. I was finally forced to retire and have disability... read more