Side Effect Questions (Page 90)

Should I increase my scitalopram (Lexapro) from 5mg to 10mg? For the last 3 weeks I was taking 5mg..

... of Lexapro. The first two weeks were horrible with side effects extreme dizziness and nausea and light headed. On the 3rd week I started feeling significantly great again not completely I still had moments of anxiety but not as bad as they were before. This is the fourth week and I’m... read more

Vyvanse is working great for me but it’s giving me diarrhea. Can I take a probiotic to help?

I’d like to try to help the diarrhea side effect as I am not experiencing any other bad effects. I can’t seem to find anything online with someone starting a probiotic on this medicine.

Fluoxetine - Side effects of upping the dosage of fluoxetine?

I started on 20mg taking a pill daily in the morning, I had little to no side effects and for the first couple months was "ok" had a pretty harsh panic attack so after seeing my doctor for a follow up a few days ago she upped my dosage to 40mg daily and since then Ive had horrible... read more

Help with Pregabalin withdrawal?

I am wondering if anyone can help me? I was taking pregabalin 150mg twice daily and wanted to come off it due to side effects (been taking since August last year). My GP advised to come off it slowly so I dropped to 1 tablet per day for a week and now one tablet every other day, I’m... read more

Donepezil - Can 10mg be cut in 1/2 if causes more side effects, I have IBS?

Can I split my Adzenys in half?

I started with 12.5 mg at 210 pounds. Last summer I dropped over 60 pounds and have continued taking the medicine normally. As of recently, I've started to personally notice some of the side effects I used to have on Vyvanse before I switched over (Irritability, Mood swings, and just being... read more

Propranolol - How long do side effects last after taking 1 tablet at a time?

I’ve been prescribed these for anxiety and panic attacks. I suffer with multiple everyday. The issue is that I’m already on medication to battle dizziness that I can’t handle. My doctor said that if I experience dizziness as a side effect of the propranolol it won’t be... read more

I’m taking 0.5 mg clonazepam twice daily.

I would like to safely taper with minimum side effects. I have been reading different posts on this site and find it very informative. I tried once but failed. I’m interested in trying it again with 1. Bonnie 2. Magnesium powder 3. Liquid vitamins b complex. Any suggestions. Is this a good... read more

Can I use hair dye while taking metronidazole?

I am taking metronidazole and have been warned of side effects. I know alcohol is a big no no while on the meds. I want to know if hair dye would cause a reaction since an ingredient is alcohol.

Should I take Arimidex (anastrozole) after mastectomy?

I am 57. I had a mastectomy ( right) in February of 2020. No more cancer now. I am very concerned about the side effects. I presently have osteoarthritis. I have to get a bone density test also. I understand that I will also get nuclear medicine injection before density test. I have a 7% chance of... read more

What is the next best cholesterol lowering pill? Crestor is not working.

Just getting way too many side effects with the generic Crestor. Is there a safer or less side effects cholesterol lowering medicine, other than Lipitor?

Methylprednisolone dose pack - what if (not reading directions) I took all six tablets at once on...

... the first day? Should I see a doctor? I am afraid of the side effects Is there something I should do or should I see a physician immediately?

Did Suprep cause vomiting?

Due to gastro issues, I get nauseated very easily. So nervous I won’t be able to keep this med down. I may even cancel the colonoscopy due to fear of the side effects I’ve read about. Any suggestions or comments on the amount of nausea caused by Suprep will be helpful. Thank you.

How long will most of the side effects last with ReClast Infusion?

It has been a month and I still have extreme irritability, shakiness, diarrhea, hair falling out. Doctor gave me Xanax, which helps, but I don’t want to be on that medication forever. Help?

What are Lexapro side effects how long before their gone?

my doctor put me on 20 mg of Lexapro for the first time and I only took it one day and made me so sick I felt like I was dying I had all the side effects..how long before I feel normal..help help