Join the Prescription group to help and get support from people like you.
Prescription Questions (Page 5)
Related terms: Prescribe, Prescribed
Displaying 1316 questions associated with Prescription.
I just started weaning off of Effexor XR 150 mg. I am now on day 2 of no Effexor at all. I am?
... starting to feel very dizzy, tingling sensations, brain fog, and nauseous. Is there anything I can do (without taking another prescription) to lessen the side effects? I started Effexor 6 years ago for depression and anxiety while going through a divorce. Life is much more stable now and I... read more
Has anybody used fluorouracil 5% topical cream for only seven days only and get good results?
My Doctor, an MD, who prescribed fluorouracil 5% topical cream to spots on my face and was told to apply it twice a day just to the spots for seven days. A little back ground, I have had some previous skin problems in the past and been treated by freezing (cryo.) for a spot or two, one of which... read more
Hi I have been prescribed mirtazapine. I am really worried about weight gain. Please help?
I recently lost weight finally - I have depression and anxiety but I don't want to gain the weight I took so long to lose. Can you please recommend or share your opinions? I really appreciate it!
I have just been prescribed gabapentin 300mg for sciatica nerve pain in my leg?
The pain only occurs when sitting. Does anyone have experience taking this drug for sciatica pain?
What is the best time of day to take Lamictal?
I was prescribed Lamictal today and no where in the pamphlet or the prescription bottle does it say am or pm... any thoughts on this would be appreciated. I'm typically in a down state with low energy but I do work a daytime job so I want to make sure im not too drowsy or out of it whiele... read more
Psychiatrist won’t prescribe benzos. What now?
I’ve struggled with really bad anxiety my whole life. I’ve been diagnosed with GAD with panic attacks, social anxiety disorder, depression, ADD. I also have un-diagnosed PTSD from a rather recent event that’s happened to me which interferes badly with my sleeping (difficulty... read more
Does Gabapentin cause one to feel as though they're in a fog and really out of it?
I am prescribed Gabapentin for Fibromyalgia, and my GP felt it would also help with my severe anxiety disorder. I only take it as needed at 600mg every 8 hours. My anxiety has been completely out of control lately, and I took it earlier today to see if it would help. I noticed a marked improvement... read more
Can/does the drug Levothyroxine cause nausea & or vomiting?
I recently found I have an overactive thyroid & was prescribed the drug, Levothyroxine 75mg, only I am afraid it will cause even more nausea than I already suffer, or cause vomiting, yet fearful of what happens if I do not take it. My doctor already has me on a daily regimen of Promethazine for... read more
Lexapro question? Concern about weight gain?
Hi. I was just prescribed lexapro by my doctor and therapist. I've never had good luck in the past with ssri's so I'm nervous about trying it. The major concern is the weight gain. I've read so much stories that it concerns me. I'm working to lose weight not gain. Can... read more
Effexor XR - Venlafaxine and weight gain/loss?
Hi there Mi have been on sertraline for 2 years, I have just weaned off them on the advice from the doctor and she has prescribed me venlafaxine. I was wondering if anyone had experienced weight gain or loss with this AD? Sertraline caused a huge weight gain and ideally I want an AD that isn't... read more
Do most people taking Seroquel gain weight?
I was taking Seroquel last year for about 6 weeks for sleep. It worked really well for me, but I ended up gaining weight so I discontinued it. I am still having problems with sleep, so my dr prescribed Saphris, which I don't really like so far. I was thinking of going back to Seroquel. Do most... read more
Opioid-Induced constipation?
Does anyone know why medications for opioid constipation everything is worded as, when prescribed for non-cancer pain?
Do you think I am back to square one with my Subutex/Suboxone detox?
I went 17 days cold turkey off of 2mg per day of Subutex this past October, 2010. On day 17 I could no longer take the nausea and anxiety, etc. so I took a 2 mg. Suboxone pill I had left over. I started taking it once in awhile but now for the past 2 months have been taking 1-2mg. per day. Do you... read more
I was prescribed ranitidine for acid reflux and stopped taking it. I felt like it made my symptoms?
with acid reflux worse. I use tums on occasion. My doctor didn't seem to happy about my decision since I have other medicines that I take also on a daily basis. I wasn't sure if it was a drug interaction. I would like to stay away from prescription medicine b/c of my health issues. Acid... read more
Ask a question
To post your own question to this support group, sign in or create an account.