Prescription Questions (Page 23)

Ambien - I have been taking zolpidem for 20 years at 10mg. I decided to start tapering by a quarter?

... tab. On day 2 and so far doing fine. Next month (or sooner) I will taper down to a half. I will let my doctor know I want only a 5 MG prescription when my script needs renewed. Then hopefully taper down to a quarter or none. Has anyone else tapered down like that?

Xanax - If my prescription says as needed and I only take them truly as needed, such as maybe 1 or 2

... times per week, when I have a panic attack, so at the end of the month, I still have plenty left, how long can I continue to take them before I get in trouble or will I get in trouble?

What are risks of using the expired drugs listed below?

I have two topical prescriptions Mupirocin ointment usp. 2%, exp. 04/10, and clotimazole and Betamethasone Dipropionate cream 1%/0.05% (base) exp. May 10.

Why would my son be taking pens and mechanical pencils apart?

My son is a prescription drug addict. I have found many broken pens and mechanical pencils in his room and around the house. How could these be used with pills? His favorite drugs are pain killers and xanax. Kitty

Does clindamycin work on sinus infections?

i have a really bad sinus infection and i have a whole prescription of it left over. was wondering if it would help because i don'treally have the money to go to the doctor right now

What prescription drugs will test positive for amphetamines?

Does rite aid and cvs share customer history?

I have a prescription which I need to submit almost 2weeks early. For hydrocodone. I need it early due to vacation. Last tme cvs made a big deal out of this. The manager kept digging thru her computer saying I just got a presciption somewhere else. This tme I did not go thru insurance at the... read more

Should I be worried about being "red flagged"?

I tried to refill my Soma prescription at my regular pharmacy 1 week early. I needed to do some banking at the same store my pharmacy is located in, and this was for convenience sake only - I was not out of pills yet. I had done this one other time when the prescription and date I needed to pay a... read more

What does this abbreviation on my prescription Mean.. : QR:60 tabs?

This is in the spot which usually says the number of refills

When can I get a NEW handwritten klonopin script filled?

Does a new, 30-day, handwritten prescription (by a different doctor) of a benzo (same drug, same dose & dosing sched) supersede a prescription that my former doctor called into the pharmacy less than 28 days ago? I have had both docs for a long time and I am just not going to see one anymore,... read more

Light Sedation - I am absolutely terrified of the dentist and need some extractions, my dentist have

... given me a prescription for Valium 5, one before bed and two an hour before my treatment, will this work for me, i cannot imagine letting a dentist work on my mouth while i am conscious

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.

I am looking for a cough medicine that I took about 22 years ago. The dr prescribed it with codeine?

I cannot take codeine so I took the same cough syrup, but over the counter. I did not need a prescription for it. It was green.

What is the difference between Serax and Xanex, which is better for anxiety and sleeping?

I have recently been prescribed Serax by my Dr., I have taken Xanex many times but not by prescription. I really felt better with the Xanax but my Dr. insisted on Serax. Is there a difference & which isbetter for anxiety & trouble sleeping?

What's the difference between teva and apo?

I have been taking a medication with Teva before the name. I just refilled the prescription and it is a different looking pill with Apo before the name. Is there any difference in the medication itself or is this a manufacturer designation?