Prescription Questions (Page 65)

How effective is sertraline for chronic OCD? I’m a long term OCD sufferer and was prescribed this...

... drug two months ago with dose increases qu.ickly so I’m already on 200mg which I believe is the maximum safe dose

Low dose lithium as effective as high dose?

The common lithium doses currently given daily for bipolar disorder (1200 mg) may be too high and in long-term prescription causing renal tube damage, hypothyroidism, cardiac disturbance, and the common lithium carbonate side effects. If low doses from 150 mg to 300 mg have a good stabilizing... read more

When will mirtazapine work?

I have mild anxiety. Currently on 20 mg. Lexapro and weaning off Buspar. Doctor prescribed mirtazapine. I started at 15 mg. per day for two weeks and upped my dosage to 30mg. for the last two weeks. I get a relatively good night’s sleep. My question is when does this medication start to calm my n... read more

Does anyone else have weight gain and eczema with propranolol?

I was prescribed propranolol to use when I have elevated anxiety, rather than using a benzodiazepine, during the initial start up with Lexapro. I have used propranolol in the past too, even if I wasn't using an SSRI. I am naturally very slim and haven't had a weight problem ever before. But I do... read more

Trazodone - How many of you take Zoloft for depression as well as trazodone for insomnia.

My doctor has prescribed trazodone for insomnia but I’m afraid to take in because of the danger of serotonin uptake syndrome? Has anyone had this reaction from this combo? I take 150 mg of Zoloft daily. Thank you in advance. I’m very unsure what to do.

Norco for dental pain. Is it any good or not? Which one is better?

Had extensive work done to my mouth,extractions bone grafts scraping drilling was prescribed Norco for pain. I took two with only a slight relief in awful pain does this stuff work for dental pain? If not what does work. Is anything better and does ice placed on your face help.

Can I cut Lexapro 20mg in half to make it 10mg?

I was prescribed Lexapro 20mg a while back and stopped taking it because I was a really dumb kid. I have really bad anxiety and a terrible fear of being sick (emetophobia) so I've been looking to start taking it again. However, I know that taking 20mg straight away will probably give me awful side... read more

Is amantadine normally prescribed for dementia?

Do tadalafil make you vomit?

I feel so sick. I have taken 10mg daily for 5 days. Prescribed for BPH.

Is this good for post nasal drip?

My doctor prescribed this for post nasal drip. Is this a good medication for this?

I was prescribed Keflex (500 mg three times per day) for a UTI.

On the third day of taking it, I started feeling?a minor tingling/sunburn sensation on my outer/upper left arm. Over the next days, the sensation spread to my lower/outer left leg. No pain, just the tingling/sunburn sensation - much more noticeable at night when I was trying to go to sleep. I... read more

How many days should you take fosfomycin for a UTI infection?

Doctor prescribed 14 doses , 1 dose every 3 days. Suspects prostate may harbor the bacteria.

Hydroxyzine - Does hydroxyzine cause fast heart rate?

My doctor prescribed hydroxyzine for anxiety. Does this cause your heart to beat fast? Please, if anyone can answer this question it would help so much.

Are prescriptions reported to your employer?

Adderall is a controlled substance.

Sertraline side effects are they normal?

Evening everyone, Long story short I have suffered from severe anxiety since a child and have finally accepted some help. I was prescribed propranolol beta blockers which have not worked for me, I was then prescribed Sertraline at 50mg and started taking these this morning- within 3 hours and for... read more