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Celexa and Concerta Interactions?

I’ve recently been prescribed 20mg Celexa for depression and 27mg Concerta for ADHD. Everything I’ve read says be weary of serotonin syndrome… how common is this? And why would my doctor put me on two medications that could possibly produce harmful interactions?

Hydroxyzine - Why prescribe an antihistamine for panic attacks and anxiety?

Basically the doctor says Benadryl is better for anxiety and panic attacks and than Xanax. What a joke these doctors are these days, I have never in my life seen somebody freaking out with a panic attack and they said let's get them Benadryl.

Does Valsartan also treat high cholesterol?

My PC prescribed valsartan 40mg as a treatment to lower my high cholesterol issue. I've been on it now for 16 months, and not much is happening as far as I can tell. PC doctor said it's working fine. It's not that I don't trust what he diagnoses; but, I don't have high... read more

Xarelto long-term storage?

Is a Xarelto tablet stored in its original plastic bottle at room temperature in a dry environment for five years still usable? I found an old prescription of 20mg tablets (made by Janssen) while looking through my medicine supplies. There are maybe 30 tablets in the bottle

Can the antibiotic “Bactrim” be prescribed or used for STDs?

Recently was given Bactrim for a possible UTI but I also was possibly exposed to an STD before starting the medication. My symptoms were a dull pain in the lower abdomen, slight pain in testicles, urination was not normal, and possible prostate issue. Doctor said it could have been a bacterial... read more

On 0.5mg Xanax once daily for 30 years-?

The doctor who prescribed Xanax to me for so long is retiring and the new doctor will not prescribe Xanax. She said I'd have to go to a psychiatrist and explain to him my situation. She wants to put me on Buspar. I am thinking of tapering off and not taking either. I am taking the whole 0.5mg... read more

Tramadol - Tramal SR 50mg night dose issues?

Just been prescribed Tramal SR 50mg 2x daily. Have just started so kind of in panic mode as this is the first time Ive been taken seriously with my pain etc - so wanting this to work... Also having major nausea issues as well.. - AM dose around 11ish - PM... around 8ish I think? Its currently... read more

I’ve been taking Terbinafine for 4 weeks and stopped. How long for it to exit my system?

I started taking this for toenail fungus and was prescribed for a 3-month treatment. In the beginning of me taking this medication I didn’t really have any symptoms. More recently I’ve been experiencing bad headaches, inability to sleep, feeling hot/swollen, and have gained some weight.... read more

Does taking more of my Seroquel bad for me? dosing myself per say?

i am prescribed 200 mg of Seroquel at bedtime, however lately i have been dozing myself and taking 400 mg. is that bad? i can’t seem to fall asleep with just one dose. however i’ve noticed swelling in my ankles. i do have type one diabetes, so not sure if that’s apart of it.

Looking for health care professionals willing to prescribe Desoxyn for ADD?

I’ve been on a 70 mg dose of Adderall since 2008 but it just doesn’t really seem to be working that good at that dosage any more?

Fioricet - Why won't my doctor prescribe Floricet?

I have daily headaches but no doctors I have seen will give me a prescription. My pain specialist just wants to give me medial branch blocks or steroid shots in my head and a med called baclofen. None of these work. They say it is cervicogenic headaches neck origin but I know it is also stress... read more

I have been prescribed diazepam whilst doctor sorts out my antidepressant.

Now on sertraline 50mg after being on 25mg for 3 weeks. However I’m completely stressed out about taking diazepam when am really stressed out. Keep reading all about addiction. Only took 9 of 2mg last month and 3 so far this month. I really need it but so scared

Has anyone been prescribed a maintenance dose of Mounjaro, once desired BMI is achieved, or for any?

Has anyone been prescribed a maintenance dose of Mounjaro, once desired BMI is achieved, or for any other reason and what has this experience been like? I'm curious to know if once we are able to lose the weight... are we able to keep it off? I've read clinical studies stating that... read more

Has anyone had weight gain with taking amitriptyline for IBS-D?

My gastro prescribed two 25mg of amitriptyline at night to start for my IBD D. This seems like a high dose, she said she was giving me a low dose. My two concerns is weight gain and is the dose too high? I’m scared to start the medication because you can’t Just stop it. I took Zoloft... read more

Can I take these medications how I want to?

I know that sertraline and buspirone interact with eachother but it is what my dr prescribed me, I take 150 mg of sertraline once a day and I take 10mg of buspirone twice a day. My question is can I safely take the 150mg with 20mg all at once instead of having to separate medications and take them... read more

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