Prescription Questions (Page 45)

Does escitalopram cause weight gain?

I have recently been prescribed 5mg escitalopram as my anxiety and depression is at its worst but my only problem is really don’t want to gain weight as I am struggling with it.

Tramadol withdrawal and the affects and time frames when withdrawal would start?

I am looking for some assistance - I have been taking tramadol for 29 years - use to be 8 x 50mg and then reduced to 4 x 50mg a day I went to pick up my prescription from the chemist and the tablets were not there - the doctors then said I was due a renewal - not told previous - and this being a... read more

Taking Xifaxan with Align probiotic?

I am taking Align Provo and just got prescribed Xifaxan. Since Align is a probiotic and Xifaxan is an antibiotic does this cancel each other’s effectiveness? Thanks

Propranolol/anxiety/panicked attacks?

The doctor in A&E prescribed me 10mg twice a day. I’ve not taken it yet because the doctor said to take it when I start to feel a bit better as I still feel a bit dizzy and they can make me more dizzy. Is this medication good? For anxiety and panic attacks? also does this medication change your p... read more

Lexapro - will it help or make my anxiety/panic disorder worse?

I have anxiety disorder and have tried many different prescriptions over the years, usually giving up because of extreme exhaustion and weight gain, only to go back to try new medications. The only one I found to have worked for me was Xanax however since my doctor doesn't want me to use it for... read more

Anyone else on sertraline - 300mg?

Anyone else on 300mg sertraline as specially prescribed by psychiatrist in UK?

Does trazodone help lessen or get rid of OCD symptoms?

I am curious about trazodone. I was prescribed it to help me sleep. I've never taken it before, and it's at a low dose, 50mg. Does it help get rid of anxiety, racing thoughts, paranoid, obsessive thinking, and anxiety?

What helps IBS with diarrhea & constipation?

Terrible abdominal pain after some meals. Bouts of diarrhea & constipation. I was prescribed Xifaxan but after reading about it. I am hesitant to start it. Seems a short term solution. Ive been dealing with IBS my entire life.

Spironolactone - When should I take this medication? early in the morning or just before bedtime?

I am 77 and I have been diagnosed with heart failure and heart attack. My doctor prescribed Aldactazide 25mg with other BP drugs for me. What time of day is best to take Aldactazide? I don't want to wake up to urinate in the middle of the night.

Does buspirone 5mg cause anger on low doses?

I have been taking medication for years now. I recently requested buspirone 5mg (low dosage) when needed from my doctor. My anxiety was a little spiked more than usual. I was prescribed 12 days ago and only took it maybe.. 5 days to a week ago. I only took it once. Since then I have had a severe... read more

Is it safe to take 75mg of tramadol in the morning, and 75mg in the evening?

Hello, I hope you are all well. So, i was prescribed tramadol for pain, but i was amazed as to how my depression also got better. I have been severely depressed for many months now, i had lost motivation to live or to do anything at all. I just wanted to isolate myself and cry the whole day, i lost... read more

Why do I need a Prior Authorization for my Medication?

What is a medical abortion and what is a morning after pill?

Do I have a Urinary Tract Infection?

How do I treat Hypothyroidism?