Prescription Questions (Page 34)

Can a doctor write another script on the same prescription for medrol dose pack?

Is there any relation between how a person's body metabolizes anesthesia and pain medication?

Specifically I am looking for an answer as to why my prescribed pain medications (hydrocodone) only last 2-3 hours (prescribed 1 evry 6hrs). I have woken up during surgery 3 times. Once as a child having my tonsils removed (I remember it still today) and a 2nd time during oral surgery (iv... read more

Was prescribed Lisinopril 40 mg 1/2 tab QD. This pill is not scored can it be cut in half ?

Is there a problem cutting this pill in half even if it isn't scored. I know I was taught if it wasn't scored you aren't suppose to cut it in half. The VA orders medications like this and this is why I need clarification for a client in our Residential Drug program.

Numbness After Prednisone Taper?

I just wanted to know if extremity numbness is normal when reducing prednisone. I am 33 years old and was prescribed a prednisone taper after a bout with ulcerative colitis. I was started out at 40mg with a 5mg taper every 2 weeks, it's been about 4 months now and I just recently started my... read more

What time of day is best to take Celexa?

My doctor prescribed Celexa for my severe anxiety and depression. I feel like I'm going crazy and the physical symtoms due to the anxiety are really bad! I am currently taking Nortriptyline 50mg and clonazapam 0.5 mg 3 times a day. It seems that for some reason they have quit working or are no... read more

Can I take Ativan 1mg while taking Clonazepam 0.50 mg X 2 & 30 mg Mirtazepine?

I have been prescribed 0.5mg of Clonazepam twice a day along with 30 mg of Mirtazepine at night for Depression and anxiety.But do not feel fully relaxed or comfortable. Will 1 mg of Ativan help me get rid of the restlessness I feel during the day if taken as a SOS .I also have Primary open angle... read more

Can I split Losartan pills to finish the higher dose. Split 50 MG to25 MG?

I was taking 50 MG not prescribed for 25 MG.

Discontinuing Naltrexone, any advice?

My prescription has just run out and i've decided to discontinue treatment. I wonder if any one has any advice about how i can expect to feel? I've been taking it for a couple of years to aid abstaining from alcohol

Can Lyrica cause an exacerbation of COPD?

I was prescribed Lyrica 75 mgs. twice a day for diabetic neuropathy in my feet and hands also. Since I started taking Lyrica, 2 months ago, I have been in the ER twice with exacerbation of COPD. Before Lyrica, I was just using an inhaler once daily. Now I use a Combivent inhaler EVERY 5-6 hours... read more

Is it typical to be prescribed these medications all together?

My husband has been prescribed the following for severe muscle pain in his back: Prednisone 5mg, Hydrocodon-Acetaminoph 7.5-3.25, Cyclobenzaprine 5mg, and Meloxicam 15 mg. Is it typical to be taking all of these at once? It seems like a lot. He also takes Zicam for allergies.

Is Nexium over the counter the same strength as prescription Nexium?

Can you buy lyrica pfizer over the counter?

Can you buy them or do they have to be perscribed?

Singulair - what are the effects if taken expired singular?

I didn't check my prescription till days after taking it. I noticed its expired! What are the dangers of accidentally taking expired singular?

If I am taking mirtazapine at night can I take 5-THP for anxiety during the day?

I was taking diazapan 2mg but only had a week supply and thought i could cope without it but i cant so am trying to take something that i can take without having to be prescribed for me and was advised that 5-HTP would help but not sure if it would react with my antidepressant medication.

Are there legal non prescription alternatives that will work similar to Temazepam (for anxiety)?

I have been using unprescribed (for me) Temazepam (10mg) for anxiety and have found one tablet or at the most two works really well and better than diazepam (had this properly prescribed before at 2mg I think). I use it for travel phobias and find it works quite quickly (in 5/10 mins) when I need... read more