Prescription Questions (Page 59)

Is it OK to take both Advil and sumatriptan?

My husband gets really bad migraines so the doctor prescribed Imitrex. Tonight was his first time taking it, but it made it worse. Can he take Advil on top of the other medicine?

Nystatin - How do I apply to vagina? Is it safe?

It says “do not apply medication on vagina” my doctor prescribed this to me to prevent vaginal fungus how would i apply?

How long does metronidazole stay in your system?

The doctor gave this prescription for vaginitis. Can I drink a cup of red wine on the evening

Why is my med ciprofloxacin taking so long to heal my UTI?

I went to to the clinic today for a UTI and the prescribed me ciprofloxacin for it and it feels like it is taking to long for it to work I called the nurse at the clinic and she said sometimes it takes a little bit to kick in but I have taken this before and I was better in an hour. I don't... read more

When and how should I take my Lexapro and Ritalin? And do certain side effects subside?

So I am prescribed 20mg Lexapro for anxiety and clonazepam 1-2mg as needed (don’t use it that often just in case of panic attacks and my agoraphobia) and recently I was prescribed Ritalin 10mg to be taken 3 times daily ranging from either 10mg 3 times a day , 15mg 3 times a day or 20mg 3... read more

How long do side effects last once you stop taking ramipril?

Hi, I’ve been prescribed ramipril 2.5 mg by my GP for high blood pressure but stopped taking after 1 week due to severe side effects. Cough, ringing in my ears, feeling sick, cold sweats, sensitive to bright lights and worse of all severe pain to my front upper teeth, absolutely excruciating... read more

How long does Bactrim stay in your system?

My wife was prescribed this and I am allergic to sulfa. Can it be transferred to me when we kiss or have sex while she's on it?

A patient is prescribed 0.25mg of digoxin. Dosage available is 62.5 Mcgs. How many tablets is this?

How long does Baclofen last? I have pills prescribed a year ago? Should I discard them?

The pills (10 MG) were prescribed for back spasms. Prescriptions says to take 3 times a day.

Clonazepam - How much is too much and how often can I take it?

I've been prescribed .5 mg and to take 1 or 2 tablets when needed. Just wondering how much is to much? "When needed" is so general and what if I feel I need it 3 times a day some days. I don't currently take it every day but I am feeling extremely overwhelmed and am anxious... read more

What specifically does it mean if the prescription says 1 to 2 tablets 3 times a day as needed. Do I

... take that if I have pain or do I HAVE to take 1 to 2 tablets 3 times a day. It seems like a dumb question but my former doctor seems to think that I have to take the pills whether I have pain or not and has excused me from him being my doctor because I don't take the medicine unless I have... read more

Can I take my pain medication 30 minutes early occasionally?

I am prescribed 15 mg oxycodone every 6 hours for chronic pain. I took my morning dose at 5:15AM and will be due again at 11:15AM. I have a medical appointment at 11:00AM today. Is it OK if I take my meds around 10:45AM prior to leaving my house to make it more convenient rather than lug my... read more

Estrace Vaginal Cream - Have any users of entrance cream noticed any hair loss on the scalp?

I have been using it for about 3 months. I am 67 and it was prescribed for frequent UTI's. I was having them constantly, I went to a urologist, he really found nothing because they had stopped. Before I saw the urologist I saw my gynecologist to make sure everything else was okay. He... read more

Naproxen 2000mg/day for 5 days, could it make some damage?

I've been diagnosed with slipped disc and prescribed naproxen 2x 250 mg twice a day, so 1000mg a day. After a week another doctor prescribed me 500mg tablets and because I didn't realised i was still taking 4 tablets a day, so 2000mg a day for 5 days! Until now, when I just noticed. I... read more

Gabapentin - can this be taken on an as needed basis?

I've suffered from rls since around 16, I'm 57 now. I was 40 when I finally found a doctor who knew about it, she prescribed klonapin and it was a miracle drug! 30 minutes before bed, it would start. ( I would still like to know how my legs knew what time I was going to bed) it... read more