Medication Questions (Page 9)

Omeprazole - should I be taking zantac and prilosec both daily ?

I was prescribed zantac 150 mg twice daily , then was prescribed prilosec Dr 20mg once daily. I was never told to stop the first medication. Should I be taking both ?

Tramadol 50mg causing gaseous abdominal and stomach pain, bad enough to send me to hospital?

I've been taking this medication for over 6 months, never had this issue before. I had noticed the pain started when I started taking one from Amneal pharmaceuticals, but switching back to Teva has not changed the pain. Also, I had taken an a month's dosing without this problem with... read more

Mirtazapine - mirtazapine 15mg morning after effects?

I’ve just started taking this medication. Can anyone share their experience of how long the tired/ groggy feeling the next morning lasts please?

What does "HCL" stand for after the drug name?

For example: Methadone HCL 10 MG Tablet?

I am considering taking accutane, but am 13 years old and need help?

I am 13 years old, and have tried literally every acne medication available. BP cream, minocycline pills, retin-a cream, you name it. Tonight, I pretty much reached the breaking point and broke down in tears. I just cannot live another day (I have had acne since 1st grade) with this. Can someone... read more

What can you do if your medication is stolen and it is a controlled substance?

Tri-Sprintec - could this be causing my chronic hives, anyone else had chronic hives?

Im a 28 year old female and for about two years I have been battling with chronic hives. I am allergic to some stuff that my allergist and I found out through blood work and keeping a food diary. Im still experiencing hives on my face. This is the only medication I take daily. Has anyone had the... read more

What are side affects of drinking alcohol while taking metronidazole vaginal gel. why can you not d?

Why can you not drink while using the medication?

False positive for amphetamines, need help or my husband is gone?

My spouse failed a probation drug test of for amphetamines. The lab results came back and said the same thing. He was in bed sick the entire week before, took several medications. one included 'Assured non-aspirin cold formula", including both the daytime and nighttime pills. The... read more

Metformin - unable to lose weight before medication?

I see a lot of women who are happy with their weight loss results while on metformin, but I notice it is also in conjuction with a lifestyle change in diet and exercise. What I'd like to know is this: is there anyone out there (I know there must be) in their early 20's who, like me, has... read more

Are you allowed to drive once on gabapentin?

I read alot of people mention several different side affects, and I know all medications affect people differently; but CAN you drive or are you ALLOWED to drive if you feel ok on this medication. I just started with 300mg for 3 days, increases after to 600mg, and then 900mg. Just curious Thank you

Can I take all my medications together at one time?

I'm really nervous to start prozac 10mg. Any good advice before beginning this antidepressant?

I was on paxil for about three years when I felt it wasn't working anymore so I weaned off and tried to see if I could be without any medication and bam it came back worse than ever. For some odd reason I'm extremely nervous to start the prozac, as I never had any bad side effects with... read more

Advair vs Breo?

I have moderate asthma and control it with Singulair (allergies & asthma), and Advair inhaled medication. My doctor recently prescribed me BREO instead of Advair and will soon be switching. I am wondering if anyone else has experiences A) with BREO B) with advair and/or BREO and if theyve ever... read more

Mirtazapine : afraid of losing myself & no motivation?

Hi everyone ! I don't speak english fluently so please don't judge me about that :) Before taking this medication, i had little to no motivation and i was always seeing horrific images of myself (including self injured parts of myself). I never had violents acts on myself, but was... read more