Prescription Questions (Page 57)

Cymbalta 30mg side effects from ONE dose?!?

My doctor just prescribed me Cymbalta 30mg once a day for depression and I am having what I perceive as insane side effects. I've been nauseous any time I eat and now my stomach just hurts. My joints hurt. My muscles hurt. (I'm athletic so this is not normal). I've been tossing and... read more

I need to know what ipl means on my clonazepam 1mg bottle. It's driving me crazy!?

I got a prescription yesterday for 1mg of clonazepam twice a day. I've been taking them and everything is good far but, My question is, on the bottle it says clonazepam 1mg ipl. What does ipl mean? I've tried to look it up and can't find anything. Anybody know? It makes me so... read more

Prednisone - OK to stop after 5 days?

I was prescribed 10mg prednisone for bronchitis. 5 pills for 2 days, then 4 for 2, 3 for 2 and so on. After the first day at 3 pills I forgot to take any more since I was feeling better. I've now forgotten for 2 day and feel perfectly fine. Should I be concerned about any unforeseen issues?

Spironolactone - How long will this pill take to work?

I just got prescribed to this pill a week ago from my dermatologist he claims I have high testosterone. Normal is 47 or Lower mine is 72... :( I am experiencing a lot of hair loss it takes up 99% of my thoughts a day I am only 23 and getting married in May it is so traumatizing to me all I want to... read more

Can amitriptyline cause palpitations?

My docteur prescribed 10 mg a day(at night) to control pain following a shoulder and arm injury that is very long to get better. I took it for 2 days and did not sleep because of palpitations. Today I took it in the morning to see the difference. Ever happened to you? thx

I was prescribed gabapentin for arthritis pain. Is this normal?

Side effects from metoprolol tatrate sudden dosage change?

Hello, My husbands Doctor prescribed 25 mg twice a day of metoprolol tartrate which he was on for 30 days then when returning to the Doctors was prescribed 100 mg twice a day of the same for 30 days and when returning to the Doctors with numerous side effects was told that the drug store had... read more

Is there any recourse for being dismissed from pain management or if I can go out of state?

I was recently dismissed from pain management after one year, because when they did my pill count one week in to a new script I was at 7 pills of 7.5 hydrocodone instead of the six I was prescribed. They immediately took my medication and gave me the Butrans patch that broke me out in hives. I have... read more

Low heart rate on citalopram?

Hi all! I have only been taking citalopram for about 10 days. Started the first 4 days taking half my prescribed dose of 20mg then started the full 20. Today I notice my heart rate was at 55 resting when my normal is around 95 resting. Is this Normal or should I be concerned?

Butrans - How long does it take for the patch to start to take affect once I put it on?

My doctor just prescribed me the butrans 5mcg strength patches that last 7 days how long will it take before I feel the affects of it once I put the first one on

How long does it take for prednisone to work for hives?

I have had hives for 4 days, since Thursday. I was prescribed prednisone on Saturday. I took 60 mg Saturday, 60mg Sunday & 60mg this morning. My hives have not subsided. How long does it take for the prednisone to work? I have also been taking benadryl every 4 hours.. So miserable need... read more

My doctor prescribed Cipro and Flagyl For diverticulitis. Due to side effects, can I stop Cipro?

I have been taking both as prescribed for 5 days. I am having increased anxiety verging on panic attacks. Is it safe to discontinue the Cipro at this point? I have to return to work in 2 days and don't feel safe doing so with these side effects.

Metoprolol Tartrate - Is there an expiration date for taking metoprolol tartrate pills. I have two?

... earlier prescriptions (3/2014 & 6/2015) which I never used, are the pills still "good"??

Alprazolam - Hi! I take .25 mg of Xanax per day, is it safe to take that amount everyday? Im not?

... used to taking pills and i was prescribed Xanax because I started to have pretty bad anxiety. The doctor said i should take 0.50mg 3 times a day but 0.25 works just fine for me

Could you please explain the difference between amlodipine besylate and amlodipine mesilate?

I am now 83. After some difficulty finding a medication which would reduce my blood pressure I was prescribed amlodipine besylate with excellent results. Initially 5 mg but I am now on the 10 mg tablet. I have been taking this medication for about 15 years but the doctor has now changed the... read more