Medication Questions (Page 32)

Can I still take advil for minor aches and pains while taking lisinopril?

I was just started on the medication today and i read that advil and other nsaids do not go well with this BP medicine.

Can grapefruit juice cause pain medications to not show up on a urine drug test?

My husband drinks a lot of grapefruit juice and recently was required to have a urine drug test to make sure he was taking his Lortab, Xanax, Soma & Celexa. When the results came back, they said it showed that there was none of these medications present, as if he had not been taking them. He has... read more

Citalopram - prescribed to help with my menopausal symptoms, how will this help?

I am not a candidate for hormone treatment.

Are their any anti inflammatory medications that you can take with Plavix?

I know that you cannot take aspirin or nsaids with Plavix, but I have a knee that is often swollen. Also, I just broke my nose. I need something besides ice. Is there anything I can take?

'Take with milk' medication: does type of milk matter?

I was given some medicine (prednisone) that says 'take with food or milk'. I usually only drink non-dairy (soy or almond) 'milk'. Is there something specific to dairy milk that might effect the absorption rate or other effect of the medication that might not be in other 'milk'?

Has any women every tried the male medication cialis if so I would like to know how it work?

Will Lexapro help for vertigo too ?

Hello. I have severe anxiety, depression, headaches, severe vertigo and am medication resistant. I've tried about 20 different antidepressants with no luck due to side effects. My question is, has anyone heard of lexapro helping with vertigo along with the anxiety/depression part of it. I've had 3... read more

Can I take gabapentin AS NEEDED for anxiety attacks?

I read on here that this is a medication that must build up in your system first but I am not interested in taking it all the time. My doc prescribed me this for my horrible panic disorder and I haven't tried it yet. So if I just pop one whenever I'm feeling anxious, will it work? Thanks

Why does Glucosamine and Chrondritin not to be taken if you are overweight?

I would say I am overweight, but have two conditions, one in my spine one in my knee and am taking this to assist with my condition. But upon reading the info on this medication, it says not to take if you are overweight. Something about sugar. So, why is this? Does it put weight on you or inhibit... read more

Percocet - takes too long for medication to take effect in me, anyone else have this problem?

When I take any medication it takes 2 hours to start to take effect. I don't know anyone else who takes this long. It's especially a problem with pain medication because I only get 1.5 hrs of relief from 1 percoset! Does anyone have this problem? I really need a better way!

When taking Toradol IV, should the medication be diluted?

I need to know if while taking Adderall can I take meloxicam 7.5 for my muscle pains?

I need to know if you can mix the two,i know some medications are not always compatible with Adderall.

Can I take all my medications at the same time?

citalopram, furosemide,levothyroxin, and lisino/hctz

What are some safe medications to give you energy?

A safe alternative to caffeine pills to give you more energy. Prescription or over the counter

Can mirtazapine cause hypothyroidism?

I have been taking mirtazapine for the past 6 months for depression and insomnia. I have recently been told I have hypothyroidism and have started medication for that. It could just be a coincident, but I was wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience.