Sodium Questions (Page 2)

How soon should I eat a meal after taking pantoprazole sodium?

Does 4 times a day mean every 6 hours or 4 times a day during waking hours?

I’m using diclofenac sodium gel 1% for hip pain. I’m always confused as whether to wake up during the night with these kinds of instructions. Witt

How to manage bloating on Lyrica?

I am trying to manage my sodium. Also drinking lots of water. I noticed warm water is better because cold water makes it worse. Does Gas-x pills help? What has helped you? I get so bloated /my stomach hurts where I have to lay down with a heating pad. It's uncomfortable feeling standing up. I... read more

Why should diclofenac sodium not be given to people who have high blood pressure?

Whats the difference between levothyroxine and levothyroxine w/ sodium?

I just ran out of my thyroid medication and i need a couple doses before i can get any more. I found some levothyroxine SODIUM, but i take levothyroxine without the sodium. Wondering if its safe to take a couple with the sodium?

Divalproex sodium and clonazepam: similarities?

Is divalproex sodium simply a higher dose of clonazepam? They seem to be in the same category: anti-convulsants. If used for bipolar disorder, would they just be affecting the depression side alone?

Need additive free high blood pressure pills due to allergic reaction?

I need to find a brand of high blood pressure pills that do not have the following ingredients: Sodium lauryl sulphate, silica and most if not all E- colorings, only E171 may be OK as my mother's blood pressure went up after consumption and she almost fainted.

Use of diclofenac sodium?

Is diclofenac sodium safe to take..or should it only be used if absolutely necessary?

Is it safe to swallow sodium chloride? What side effects would be possible if one did swallow sodium

... chloride?

I have been prescribed Rabeprazole Sodium for IBS, making it worse, is this usual?

I went to my doctors, reporting reoccurring pain in my upper stomach. This pain was getting increasingly worse especially if I had not eaten. I also reported to him that I have had headaches for weeks now and has taken an Ibruprofen for them which had made my stomach hurt so bad I thought I would... read more

Blood donation while taking Montelukast Sodium?

I'm taking Montelukast Sodium daily. Does this prevent me from donating blood?

Hydrochlorothiazide - need to stop hctz due to low sodium levels?

Do I need to drink more water when I stop taking hctz? I want to switch from diovan/hctz 160/12.5 to losartan 100. I'm concerned because my sodium levels have been low in last two tests, a problem I suspect this water pill is exacerbating. Currently, I urinate a WHOLE lot but during an earlier... read more

Are atorvastatin 10 mg tablets equal to pravastatin sodium 20 mg tablets?

I have been taking atorvastatin 10 mg tablets for few years. I developed neck and back pain during last 30 days. Some people say this may be due to atorvastatin tablets. When I informed my family physician regarding this he changed me to pravastatin sodium 20 mg? Please advise urgently.

Divalproex sodium ER vs Lamictal?

My husband takes divalproex sodium ER for bipolar and jerking but now his tremors are worse. If he changes to Lamictal, will he still experience tremors?

Should a person with kidney failure take sodium bicarbonate?