Prescription Questions (Page 40)

Long lasting erection first night using trazodone?

Hi, I started taking trazodone 50 mg , as prescribed by my doctor to help my sleep issue. I have depression , anxiety and I already use 100 mg of Zoloft. I wonder if I should be concerned by the erections that I got during the night using trazodone. The erections were not painful but long lasting.... read more

Is it okay to take propranolol past the expiration date on the bottle?

I got propranolol (10MG) prescribed to me back in October of 2015 for test anxiety and stage fright. I have a presentation tomorrow and I found the bottle with 6 pills left in it. The expiration date on the bottle says 10/14/2016. Is it safe to take it? If so has the potency decreased?

Long term use of Lexapro - to lower dose or to wean off the drug?

I have been taking Lexapro 10mg for approximately 5 and a half years I was originally prescribed Prozac but decided it wasn't working for me and moved to Lexapro after 6 months. I was originally prescribed anti-depressants to treat anxiety/ depression symptoms when attending therapy sessions. ... read more

How to taper the dosage of Zapiz (clonazapam) 0.5mg and discontinue its use safely?

Hi, I have been taking Zapiz (clonazepam) since last 6 days. My doctor prescribed it for anxiety and insomnia. He prescribed 0.5mg but did not provide guidelines about dosage tapering. I took 0.5mg for 1st three days and reduced the dosage to half for the next 3 days. What should I do next?... read more

Vaginal Yeast Infection - I'm on my second day of Monistat 7, I was prescribed antibiotics for a UTI

... and didn't think about the itching was occuring so I let it go on for a couple days and now taking monistat 7. I just used it about 30 minutes ago, the whole deal, the wipe, the cream, and the anti itch but the itch hasn't gone away yet. I have to sleep for work tonight but can't... read more

Wrong dossage of azithromycin on day 1 took only 250mg?

I am having sore throat and was prescribed azithromycin, i took 250mg of azithromycin on day 1 and in the evening when i read the instructions, it says to take 500mg should i take other 250mg now or take 500mg on day 2?

Has anyone ever found taking 5 mg at night and 5 mg in the morning works and doesn't make them feel?

What can I expect My doctor prescribed me Lexapro months ago after having a terrible fire followed by a terrible car accident which sent me into a whirlwind of PTSD anxiety manic depression and just five days ago I started taking 10 mg tablets at night because they make me drowsy in the day . Today... read more

New to Lexapro. What pain meds can I take for headache?

I have been newly prescribed Lexapro to help me deal with anxiety issues. I have not started yet and I am scared to because of side effects. My question is I do get frequent headaches/migraines. What pain medicines are safe to take while on Lexapro? I saw obuprofen and nsaids are not good.

Is there a difference between venlafaxine HCL ER and venlafaxine ER?

Is there a difference between venlafaxine HCL ER and Venlafaxine ER? I was taking venlafaxine HCL ER but because of Medicare Part D I was prescribed venlafaxine ER. Just wondering if I will notice a difference. any advice will be helpful. Thank you.

Can you take this med (nitrofurantoin) 1 year after being prescribed? Orig. date 9/30/16 100mg?

How often can I be prescribed Medrol Pac? I had relief but pain is now back as titrated dose down.

How often can you take the 6 day pac? I have obtained fairly good relief with the 4mg methylprednisolone 6 day pac. I have been in horrible pain. My nurse practitioner refilled once but will not refill again. Awaiting my appointments with ortho and rheumatologist but don't know how I am going... read more

Filling Adderall early?

I had a 60 pill twice a day prescription filled on the 8th of August. I misplaced my pill bottle. My doctor wrote me a new prescription today. I tried to get it filled but the pharmacist told me I'm not due until the 31st which is is a week early from my original prescription. I didn't... read more

My husband accidentally took two venlafaxine hcl ER150 mg caps by accident instead of only one?

His prescription only calls for him to take one every 24 hours. What should we do? Will he be all right? What should we expect? Thank you

Anti-fungal Creams: OTC vs prescription?

I had a fungal infection (ringworm) on the back of my hands and began using OTC 1% clotrimazole for 1 month. That didn't work and my doctor prescribed me 2% ketoconazole. Within 1 week, the infection subsided dramatically. Why is ketoconazole prescribed? Is it a stronger anti-fungal cream?... read more

Can tramadol come in white capsules?

I have a prescription of 50mg tramadol. They usually are green and yellow capsules. The ones I have now are an off white colour with black print. Is this OK?