Medication Questions (Page 68)

Why is Armour Thyroid medication so expensive?

I just picked up my refill today and it went up to $53.50 for a 60 day supply. My last refill cost $44 and change. When I first started this medication a little over 2 years ago, I was only paying $8 for a 60 day supply. My dosage is 60 mg.

Are there any medicines cumin should not be taken with?

Medicine such as cholesterol lowering pills and medication for chest problems in older people.

I accidentally took a double dose of my medication. So I took 400 mg of trazodone and 2 mg of Xanax?

What now?

Does Norvasc cause constipation? I have never had constipation until I started this medication?

I also take simvastatin but never suffered with constipation until I started Norvasc?

I have taken Premarin 1.25 tablets for 29 years. What would happen if I just quit?

I have taken Premarin 1.25 since I was 36 years old and had a hysterectomy. I am now 65 years old and facing very high costs of this medication through my Medicare & Suppliment insurance, Humana. Can I just quit this drug now that I'm 65? If so... will there be side affects... and what... read more

Escitalopram - Has Anyone every split there medications?

I find that I am extremely tired but when I do finally get to sleep I wake up constantly? When I took 5mg I felt pretty good but with 10mg I do feel amazing except for the above issues. I want to continue this medication but the sleeping issues are making me feel like crap. Has anyone ever taken... read more

Anybody else having severe joint and muscle pain with Aldactone? I stopped it but it still hurts.

I had a recent increase in my psychiatric medication Seroquel and I bloated and swelled which I never did even as a pregnant woman years ago, so I took my spironolactone AKA Aldactone for a week, but by the time I was done and realized my pain was greater than when I started ( I have chronic pain... read more

Has anyone been prescribed gabapentin for interstitial cystitis (IC), also known as painful...

... bladder syndrome? I have been dealing with IC since 1995. I am going to ask my doctor about gabapentin. I just wanted to know if anyone can share their experience with taking this medication. I started a blog to share my story, and hopefully, support others who are dealing with IC or a chronic... read more

What medications affect Nexplanon?

I was on UTI antibiotics for three days and I waited 10 days to have sex again. Was this a right waiting time? I also took AZO maximum relief for two days and waited five days for sex. Did the AZO affect my birth control? Or is it different because it’s not an antibiotic? Please respond,thank... read more

I’ve been on the Depo shot for almost a yeast. I had B.V. and got treated for it.

In the middle of taking I started to have brown discharge. I took medication for a yeast infection because I thought that’s what I had and now I’m continuously having brown discharge mixed with a tiny bit of red and it smells fishy.. so what’s going on? There was also free fluid... read more

Tacrolimus - My vet wants my dog to take this for dry eyes. Should I try it?

My dog does not produce enough tears but what I'm reading about this medication scares me.

Nortriptyline - Did anyone experience weight gain/loss on nortriptyline?

I’ve been prescribed 10mg and I’ll work up to 30 mg over the next few weeks. While I’m desperate for pain relief for my migraines... I am concerned about gaining weight on this medication.

How fast after stopping an antidepressant does weight gain stop?

I was taking Zyprexa and Remeron for 6 months and gained a lot of weight. I’m now stopping the medication safely with a psychiatrist and I was wondering how fast you lose the weight you gained? Or do you lose it?

Hydroxyzine - How will this medication help with chronic pain?

How long does it take for the effects of Xeljanz XR to relieve RA pain?

I've been on this medication for a month now and my RA pain is worse since my doctor decided to take me off Plaquenil. My flares have increased, the joint pain and swelling are constant and I have very little desire to do anything. I've made adjustments to my work schedule and that is... read more