Prescription Questions (Page 50)

Can I take apart a capsule antibiotic and put it in my drink?

I just got prescribed Cephalexin 500 mg capsules (substitute for Keflex) but i cant take pills or eat anything solid for that matter so i have to find a different way to take them... (refer to question)

Can a 40mg Nexium be cut in half so you can have 20mg daily?

20mg tablet is the correct dose, but doctor prescribed in error 40mg and they were dispensed.

Elocon - Can you use Elecon on your penis ?

i have eczema on my legs since i was a kid, i have had a flaring up on my penis again, i had it many years ago and i think it was Elecon my doctor prescribed and it got rid of it in days. has anyone else used it in that area ??

What does bid, tid, prn stand for on prescriptions?

Xanax S 90 3 - Is this a time released pill?

is the prescription pill alprazolam 2mg. labeled S 90 3, green and rectangle in shape is this a time released pill? and or are all xanax 2mg {bars} time released? if regular xanax is not time released would the time released pill be safer to use? i would like to know if the S 90 3 alprazolam,... read more

Can atenolol cause upper arms/shoulder pains?

On 14/01/2014 I was prescribed with ADCO ATENOLOL TABLETS 50 MG for my high blood pressure. About three weeks ago I started to get intense burning pains in my shoulders and upper arms. I tried to ease the pain with muscle relaxant like deep heat rub and pads, and spasmend. It eased the pain... read more

Can Nortriptyline 5mg be safely taken with Zopiclone 3.75mg?

My family doctor has prescribed Nortriptyline 5mg with Zopiclone 3.75mg. But a hospital doctor who visits the same medical centre says that I should get off the Zopiclone as soon as possible. I am about to reach my 88th birthday.

Naproxen - How long does it take to help?

Good afternoon, I've been prescribed Naproxen and Amitriptyline for a tension headache which has persisted for quite a while. How long does it take for the Naproxen to work as I take this through the day. I was prescribed this drug last time I had my tension headache and it seems like a short... read more

Is it proper for a person to break in half a Aripiprazole 10mg tablet to take?

I have a friend who is a vet and he was prescribed Aripiprazole 10mg tablet. The directions for him were to break in half the 10 mg talblet and take it for 14 days then if all is well. Then take a full 10mg tablet once a day. But, when he read the precautions section that comes with the medicine.... read more

Is Ofloxacin safe for children below age of 3 years?

My son is 1 year old and suffering from Diarrhea. He has been prescribed Ofloxacin and Metronidazole suspension. Is it safe of children less than 3 years of age?

How long should I take terbinafine?

I have been diagnosed with Dermatophytosis of a toenail and prescribed terbinafine how long is the standard program to cure this fungus?

Does tizanidine have similar effects as valium? I spotted it in a related drug list?

my son has scoliosis and was prescribed this drug. I however was prescribed valium for anxiety. Just wondering if he is experiencing similar effects when I give him his medication as I and if it is safe for him

How critical is the expiration date of Carafate?

My doctor recently prescribed Carafate again. The remaining bottle I have from 2013 states that it should be used by 03/13/04. It is now June 2. This is a very expensive medication and, if this date is arbitrary, I would prefer to finish this bottle before reordering.

NSAIDS AND ITCHING: I had recently been prescribed Meloxicam for arthritis pain. It helped the?

... pain greatly, but I developed terrible itching, so was prescribed Celebrex instead, which also caused severe itching. Any suggestions for an NSAID that may not have this side effect?

Would a 20 mg of Phentermine be all right to take with glaucoma? I was taking half of a prescribed?

... dose to help control my weight (and it working). I am only planning on using the drug for a few months till I lose the weight. I was just diagnosed with beginning glaucoma in one eye a week ago and wonder if I should stop. My eye doctor did not think it would effect my eyes, but I wanted to... read more