Prescription Questions (Page 20)

What is the best drug replacement for Lyrica?

I have MS and my prescription provider no longer will pay for Lyrica. I didn't like the side effects of gabapentin which I took before Lyrica 5 years ago.

Is OMEPRAZOLE 40 mg once a day good for silent reflux?

I was prescribed 40mg of OMEPRAZOLE for silent reflux once a day. The only symptom I feel is chronic cough and constant clearing of the throat. Once I start coughing then I get mucus and a runny nose. Cough and phlems can last 2 to three hours every day which it affects my daily quality of life. I... read more

I took Diflucan for a yeast infection, when is it safe to have sex again?

I took the prescription two days ago and the doctor gave me one more to take four days later. My symptoms seem to have disappeared already. When is it safe to have sex again?

Tapentadol - What are my options for pain relief for migraines?

I'm currently on panadeine forte and tramadol for severe migraine headaches. The panadeine forte and tramadol are not helping, but my GP is reluctant to prescribe stronger pain relief. What are my options?

Fluoxetine manufactured by different companies - can they cause different side effects?

I have been taking fluoxetine for 4 years now. For the first 3 years they were from the same manufacturer. A couple of months ago the pharmacy I collected my prescription from changed manufacturer, but I didn't think anything of it because I assume that they have to be manufactured 100% the... read more

Does carbamazepine make you sleepy? I need some sleep?

Does CARBAMAZEPINE PUT YOU TO SLEEP? I NEED TO SLEEP, I HAVEN'T BEEN SLEEPING FOR 4 NIGHTS. I AM BIPOLAR AND IT WAS PRESCRIBED TO ME BY MY PSYCHIATRIST. I ONLY USED IT ONCE BECAUSE I CAN'T CONTROL MY MOVEMENT. I WAS WALKING FROM MY PATIO TO MY LIVING ROOM AND I KEPT ON WALKING UNTIL I WAS... read more

Metronidazole - why does my infection keep coming back?

So my doctor said i had a bv & prescribed memetronidazole i took the pills for the week or 8 days that i had to but it keeps coming back maybe it's not bv maybe its trichomoniasis how will i know for sure ? Someone please help ive been having this problem for a while now im tired of always... read more

What is the difference between bupropion hcl and bupropion extended release SR?

Let me explain this better... I was prescribed Wellbutrin (bupropion) 100mg a few months ago, and the pills have always been round and "purple" (they look pink to me) with an imprint on one side reading "APO" and the other side reading "BUP 100". I refilled my... read more

If I stopped taking Prozac and then go on it again, will it still work?

Hello. So, this is probably just my anxiety acting up really badly, but, so I was prescribed 10mg Prozac about a month ago (a little more or a little less) and it worked amazingly for me. Well, my pills ended and I started feeling better, so I decided to stop using the medicine abruptly, which I... read more

Should I up my Lexapro 5mg dose?

I just recently turned 24yrs old and am a 125lb female. I was recently prescribed 5mg Lexapro for GAD. I have been taking it for 3 weeks and I feel increased anxiety, can't leave the house without a prn lorezapam. I canceled my birthday trip to Florida, I took a leave out of work. I don't... read more

Tramadol not working when taken as prescribed?

Hey guys my doctor prescribed me tramadol 50mg for my knee pain about a week ago. I have been taking them as prescribed and they do not seem to help the pain what so ever. In fact every time I take them I get a pretty bad headache. I'm a 250 pound man and I am not sure what dosage is safe for... read more

Can I still use Nasonex 6 months after opening it?

I had a sinus problem last August which lasted weeks and was prescribed Nasonex. I have been really poorly again and the pain in my ears and eyes is excruciating! I don't know what to do with myself and nothing is working. Been to Dr and got antibiotics but still no better.

Low dose Lamictal for OCD and depression?

Been prescribed Lamictal 25mg. Supposed to start with 1/2. When I was in the doctor"s office, I trusted him and thought it might work. Then when I researched it some more, saw the possible bad side effects. I usually just take natural supplements. I don't know if it's worth the... read more

I picked up my prescription of Concerta 27mg last July. Is it still good to take now?

How long should it take to feel better after I start taking amoxicillin for a gum infection?

I was recently prescribed amoxicillin by my dentist for what he said is a gum infection in my mouth. That was 4 days ago and my mouth still hurts and the pain is extreme still. How long until i can expect to feel some relief?