Side Effect Questions (Page 53)

How seriously should I take these side effects from Dexamethasone?

I was just prescribed Dexamethasone today from my dentist. I had four cavities filled last week and one of them has been bothering me ever since I had it filled. The dentist adjusted the filling yesterday and then checked it again today. After I told him that I didn't feel any changes and the... read more

Can I cut 10 mg amlodipine that was prescibed in half to 5 mg because of side effect?

How does Adderall interact with Fioricet?

My physician prescribed me Fioricet last year to relieve my monthly headaches. I have taken it only a few times and decided to look up the side effects online today. I noticed it warns against taking stimulants (e.g., ADHD medications) while taking Fioricet. I take Adderall almost daily for ADD.... read more

Wellbutrin XL - What are the common side effects of an abrupt 300-mg Wellbutrin withdrawal?

My supply of 300-mg Wellbutrin XL has run out and for some reason the pharmacy has said it's too soon to refill. Since Wellbutrin is a serum level medication, would a week and a half be long enough to start feeling withdrawal? If so, what would I need to be looking out for? And on a side note,... read more

What are the reported ED side effects of flomax beside reduced ejaculation?

Bystolic 5 mg = very bad side effects for me. How long before out of my system?

Do lexapro side effects wear off eventually? I.E Heart racing, insomnia?

Hello all. I am a happily married 29 year old female with generalized anxiety disorder. I have taken meds in the past (Paxil CR) that really helped but made getting off them a real night mare. I recently started taking Lexapro 5mg in the day time. Now, its working all the way up until about 10 pm... read more

How long is it safe to be on celebrex?

have been on it for 3 yrs. and told dr. i was concerned about side effects i had heard about. he told me to keep on taking, its okay... now he thinks i have an ulcer and took me off celebrex. what's up with that?

Venlafaxine - can this cause you to get very hot, thirsty and sweaty?

I have been taking 150 venlafaxine x 2 daily for some time now, however I notice that I suddenly get very hot, sweating on my back, face, nape of the neck and underarms, I feel very thirsty also. Is this a normal side effect- I did not notice it to begin with and it is certainly not normal for me

Does trazadone have any sexual dysfunction side effects?

celexa, zoloft and most other newer antidepressant medications all have sexual dysfunction listed as a side effect. What side effects are associated with trazadone?

Buspar - how long will it take to get out of mys system?

After 6 weeks of taking Buspar it appears all of a sudden I have side effects: heart pounding, lightheadedness, nausea. The doctor said it's not normal to have side effects 6 weeks after starting meds but took me off it anyway. I'm still feeling the side effects after not being on it for... read more

Celexa - I take it at night but want to try taking it in the morning - how should I do this?

I just started taking generic form of Celexa, 20 mg, for postpartum depression/anxiety I am on day 2. So far everything has been just ok..some side effects but nothing major. I started it at night because I was worried about drowsiness. I work a 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. desk job and have to come home to... read more

Can 75 mg of Plavix side effects leave you tired & no energy. Can I divide it in two?

I had a Tia 4 months ago. It lasted 24 hours & I lost movement in left arm & leg. I wondered if a Tia leaves you without energy. I have lost my energy to golf & I tire easily when I go for a walk. I also sleep a lot. Is this side effects of taking Plavix. I felt pretty good before... read more

I need to know if edema if a side effect of Suboxone sublingual strips, does anyone know?

I have been on Suboxone for three years. My doctor switched me to the strips 2 months ago. Previously I started getting mild edema which now is very severe. I have other medical issues and am being treated by a hematologist, gastroenterologist, rheumatologist, orthopedic dr.,and my GP. No one can... read more

Buspar side effects / Insomnia - has anyone else had this?

Hello everyone. I just started taking Buspirone 5 days ago(5mg 2 x/day). I feel it working but when I take it at night I sleep for about 3 hours then I wake up and it is hard to fall as sleep again which makes me tired the next day. Has anyone experienced this? Will this go away? Your responses are... read more