Prescription Questions (Page 2)

How important is penicillin dose timing?

I have an abscess around the roots of a broken tooth and was prescribed Penicillin VK 500mg 4 times a day, so every 6 hours. Do you think its out of the question to take it every 4 hours, so that I don't have to wake up in the middle of the night to take them? Or is it an issue of keeping the... read more

Amitiza - how long does it take to work? Is it better to take after dinner?

What is off-label prescribing and why can doctors do it?

What is Foltanx prescribed for?

What are the main conditions Foltanx is prescribed for?

Metronidazole and alcohol?

I've been prescribed Metronidazole and instructed to take 500 mg pills three times daily for 10 days. I'm currently on day four of taking this antibiotic. I know that to mix with alcohol is not a good idea. However, I will be going out tomorrow night with some friends who most likely will... read more

Can any doctor prescribe Xyrem?

Does Nature-Throid require a prescription?

"No Prescription" Online Pharmacies. Are they real?

I keep getting spam for no prescription online pharmacies. I don't have med. insurance and visiting the doctors costs too much $ to get a prescription. Should i trust some of those online pharmacies to get sleeping pills? Is it legal? I know nothing on this entire subject. Any info would be... read more

Opinions of Adderall 30mg U31 pills?

I recently went and filled my usual Adderall 30mg prescription ,, however this time I opened the bottle and had some round light orange pills marked U31. I thought I had gotten the wrong medicines by mistake but looked on the bottle and the description matched the pills so I then googled it and... read more

Finding a pain management doctor who isn't scared to write prescriptions?

I am in MI, and been treated for pain with narcotic's after running the entire gamit of procedures, bio-feedback, injections, accupuncture, PT, etc, etc. I was on an acceptable regimen, and was able to function. Last year my brother was diagnosed with Reticular Sarcoma, very aggresive. I had... read more

Can you refill a prescription on the 28th day?

Sometimes I can get early and other times it is a hassle.Can you get your refill early on the 28th day?

Has anyone had the generic Adderall by Zydus/Nesher? 20mg?

Yesterday I picked up my prescription and realized it's by a manufacturer I have never heard of, Zydus/Nesher Pharmaceutical. I have found Sandoz to be most effective for me, and noticed a difference when my script was filled with Teva once before so I spoke with my pharmacist. My pharmacy is... read more

Let's talk about a class action lawsuit for gabapentin?

The majority have the issues after being prescribed the medication gabapentin. Let's chat...

Can Robitussin AC be bought without a prescription?

I have read this on several websites and it states it also in Wikipedia. I am confused because this medicine has codeine in it, yet it says u can buy 4 ounces at the pharmacy if u are over 18? It reads like this:Robitussin DAC (more commonly known as its generic form, Cheratussin DAC) is an exempt... read more

Has anyone experienced nightmares from Zanaflex?

I remember taking just 2mg a long time ago and I had the most horrific nightmares that night so never took it again. My doc just prescribed the generic form today and only called it by the generic name so I didn't realize it was Zanaflex until I googled it. A bit afraid to take it! Thanks.