OTC Questions (Page 2)

False Positive Test Caused by: new study info!?

Published online..Medications & substances causing false positives according to a report by the los angeles times new service, a study of 161 prescription and over the counter medications showed that 65 of them produced false positive results in the most widely administered urine test. Ronald... read more

Are there any acceptable pain killers to take while taking Plavix?

I am looking for an OTC pain killer such as Advil to take for back pain and occasional arthritis pain. I have just been prescribed Plavix.

Is there any otc medication w/ hydroxyzine?

Sumatriptan - Is there any OTC migraine medicine as good as sumatripitan?

I've been taking sumatripitan for eight years and my doctor quit prescribing it because of my age. I am 56. I take naproxen daily for my back but it doesn't help with migraines. Also can't take excederine migraine because of the aspirin. When i get these they last about four days. I... read more

Trazodone - I took 100 mg of trazadone last night and it did not help me sleep at all... in fact, I?

... cried for an hour straight and ended up taking otc sleeping pills to calm me down/fall asleep last night at 1 a.m. I woke up at 4 a.m. with my heart pounding. I asked my doctor for xanax which I have taken in the past to calm my nerves before bed and have never taken more than .25 mg per night.... read more

Is there anything OTC comparable to Lactulose?

I am taking Lactulose and it works well for me. My doctor wonders why I would always need it. Miralax doesn't work for me. Is there anything OTC that is comparable to Lactulose so that I don't have to depend on a doctor to get the help I need? Thanks

What OTC meds can I take safely with Ketorolac. I know Ibuprofen is a no-no?

I take Ketorolac for my migraine headaches but taking one or even two just isn't enough. I have several other Rx meds I take (both as preventative and pain relief) but was wondering if there are OTC meds I can take with the Ketorolac (obviously not Ibuprofen) that might help combat the pain.

Yeast Infections

OTC Water Pills

Is there an OTC drug that can replace Gabapentin in terms of nerve pain?

Over the Counter Medication for Pets

Is there any difference between over-the-counter meclizine and prescription meclizine?

I need to take it periodically for vertigo and sometimes it seems as if the OTC brand is not as helpful. Also is there a difference between Meclizine and Meclizine HCL? Thanks for your help.

What kind of OTC pain medication can I take with Humira? Advil is not helping and I'm allergic to?

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Will cephalexin clear up a yeast infection?

I have had a yeast infection for the past day and a half and it will not clear up with OTC antifungal meds.

What can be taken otc to reduce or neutralize the effects of Viagra?

I get headaches that last 2-3 days after taking viagra, along with tiredness and some confusion. It fades but I was wondering if there was something that could minimize this effects a little more quickly.