Medication Questions (Page 58)

Is there any assistance for seniors to help pay for costly medications. I?

I need financial assistance to help pay for 2 medicines that have been prescribed for me. Thank you. Respectfully, Earline Bentley

Migraines - Advice about a medication?

I'm really feeling nauseated & dizzy. Could that be a side effect of Fioricet. It usually helps with my migraine pressure. I'm trying to get an appt with a Neurologist to find out exactly what's going on with my headaches. I'm hoping I can find relief because I have really bad ones advice would be... read more

Alcohol and antipsychotic medication help for bipolar?

Can you drink alcohol while taking Seroquel?

Lexapro and Buspar - are they safe?

My doctor has prescribed Lexapro and buspirone for me. Has anyone taken these together? I've never been on any medications like these but my husband has dementia and I'm his only caregiver and I can't seem to sleep from not being able to turn my mind off and relax.Thanks!

Wegovy - I am undecided about using weight loss medication. Help me out please?

I am 71 and overweight. I gained a lot after taking antidepressants and have not been able to take it off. I do not overeat, but I also do no exericise. I am short of breath and it is difficult to walk so I would love to loose weight. My hair is already thin. My insurance will pay for weight loss... read more

Can the antibiotic “Bactrim” be prescribed or used for STDs?

Recently was given Bactrim for a possible UTI but I also was possibly exposed to an STD before starting the medication. My symptoms were a dull pain in the lower abdomen, slight pain in testicles, urination was not normal, and possible prostate issue. Doctor said it could have been a bacterial... read more

I’ve been taking Terbinafine for 4 weeks and stopped. How long for it to exit my system?

I started taking this for toenail fungus and was prescribed for a 3-month treatment. In the beginning of me taking this medication I didn’t really have any symptoms. More recently I’ve been experiencing bad headaches, inability to sleep, feeling hot/swollen, and have gained some weight. For these re... read more

Doxycycline Hyclate 100mg?

Can I drink a beer while taking this medication? If so, how much am I able to drink?

Ozempic - Has anyone developed thyroid cancer taking this medication?

I really want to give semaglutide a chance. I can deal with nausea and vomiting. I am just trying to figure out how the drug works and how it could affect your thyroid so negatively to cause cancer. I am suppose to do my first injection this weekend. I am very concerned about the cancer risk more... read more

What medications interact with CBD?

I am curious about CBD and want to know what interaction it might have with my medication.

Sildenafil - How long to be effective?

How long does it take for this medication to kick in and get effective?

Rosuvastatin - When should I take my medication?

Metoprolol succinate ER - I have a bottle of metoprolol ER 25mg tab - discard 12/06/18.

Can this still be used? My husband takes the same in the 50mg tablets but he forgot to order a refill and is taking his last tablet today. I read that many medications retain up to 90% of their potency for up to 35-40 years. Please let me know. Thank you

Hydralazine - Can this cause lower GI bleeding (toilet) and upper GI indigestion (burping)?

I started this medication 5 days ago (I've had 9 doses so far). Since then, I've developed bloody diarrhea (stool typical of diarrhea with blood clots, surrounded by enough liquid blood to turn the toilet water bright red). I've also experienced a worsening of GERD symptoms, including burping, and... read more

Does olanzapine interact with acne medication?

I was just wondering if stridex pads for acne are safe to use while on olanzapine? It may sound like a silly question but I just want to make sure it's ok.