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Can I split 50mg or 100mg of Sumatriptan in half?
I am planning on getting a prescription for 50 or 100mg of Sumatriptan (generic for Imitrex) for migraines. Even the generic is expensive, almost $80 for 9 pills. I would like to split them in half to make my money go further and because I may not even need that much of the medication to knock out... read more
Why can't I sleep while taking TiZANidine?
I Have recently been prescribed TiZANidine for bad muscle spasms. And since starting the prescription, If I take one before bed, I can not sleep. It keeps me up all night with just a thousand thoughts running through my head. I've tried reading up on it and everything I read, everyone claims it... read more
How was your Topamax weight loss journey?
Last year I was prescribed Topamax for mood disorders, and soon discovered its weight loss side effect. As it was so long ago I cannot quite remember how it was for me, but I think the main side effects I experienced were: - forgetting what I was saying midsentence -numbness and tingling which... read more
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
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!
Similar antidepressants to the ones found in Tramadol?
I am 31yrs, male and I am a chronic alcoholic 6L per day wine drinker. I had a severe accident 2yrs ago and was prescribed Tramadol 200mg SR. Since taking this medication I have stopped drinking and have no desire to even touch a drink I feel happy and enjoy life. I have now realized that I was... read more
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?
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 my... 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 anyone offer me honest... 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
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
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