Medication Questions (Page 45)

Medication - Abilify causing extreme fatigue?

My wife just started on 10mg abilify (upped from 7.5mg) and she is experiencing lethargy & fatigue. Is this normal? She's also on a handful of other meds (150mg of wellbutrin, Advair inhaler, and just took her off of benztropine for akathesia) but the extreme fatigue didn't start til she was upped... read more

What topical medication is use for skin mrsa?

i needs to know if bacitracin or bactroban is the correct medication to use

Are there side effects from long-term use of loratadine?

I have allergies 6 months out of the year (April - October in southern California). I have used loratadine on and off, but never more than a few days at a time, because I usually avoid medications whenever possible. I am wondering about the long-term effects of loratadine (i.e. taking it every day... read more

Will Phenazopyridine alter a urine test to check for pain meds?

I am required to take a urine test every three months to make to make sure that I am taking my pain medication as prescribed. I just got diagnosed with a UTI and the doctor prescribed phenazopyridine for me. I am scared that this medicine will make my urine test incorrect and it will look like I am... read more

Do you have to discontinue Melatonin before an operation?

My Doctor stopped me from taking any medications containing aspirin before I had a colonoscopy done by her. Now I have to have another colonoscopy because she did not feel prepared to take out more than the three polips she did. there are more and she referred me to a surgeon who will make another... read more

Does the diarrhea side effect with Victoza go away?

I've been taking Victoza for a little over 2 weeks. The nausea is finally better but the diarrhea is still as bad as when I first started taking the medication. Please tell me if this will go away once my body gets used to the dosage?!

Why would doctor prescribe pain pills instead of muscle relaxers after shoulder surgery?

I had surgery for torn slap on right shoulder. I am in my 6th week of therapy and pain medication does not help much. Would'nt muscle relaxers be more effective?

Does Zanaflex cause loss of appetite?

I am at the point where I have to force myself to eat because I have no desire to. I'm losing weight quite rapidly and I'm the process of reviewing all of the medications I take for possible side affects.

Celebrex - What food is best to eat before taking celebrex & how long to wait before taking celebrex

I am hoping the type, amount of food as well as the timing might help to alleveaite stomach pain side effect...

Cyclobenzaprine - Ive had a gastric bypass RNY to be specific. I was told to not be taking any?

... medications containing motrin or asprin based products... does anyone know for sure if this drug is safe for me to take?

Is valsartan a betablocker ? is valsartan ACE inhibitor ?

Beta Blockers and Ace Inhibitors cause Erectile dysfunction. If so then what are the other alternative medications to take for hypertension, that do not cause Erectile dysfunction. ?

For blood test. Should I take my regular medication before having my blood tested after fasting?

Does Lisinopril contain sulfa additives or sulfites?

I have a severe sulfite allergy and must avoid medications containing the above. Is there a list of drugs which people like me must avoid? It is very surprisingly difficult to find such information from doctors and pharmacists.

Metoprolol and knee joint pain?

In March of 2012 I had a heart attack and two stents put in. I was taking medications associated that was prescribed by my Dr. from Virginia Heart. In Dec of 2012 I lost my job and without health care have been unable to obtain prescriptions. I am also unable to obtain any information from my Dr.... read more

What medicine do you take to counteract nausea caused by Lamisil?

I'm taking oral Lamisil for a fungal infection. it causes a lot of nausea and upset stomach... But I have to take it... what drug can be given to counteract the nausea caused by this medication?