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I am a diabetic and I would like to know if taking ibuprofen will raise my sugar levels?
The reason I am asking is because I had knee surgery about a month ago, and I have been taking 400 mgs 3 times a day and my sugar levels have become alot higher than is normal for me. My sugar was always under control before I started taking it.
Must I stop Xarelto before undergoing dental surgery?
Dentist will need to surgically remove a tooth because it is broken below the gum line. Must I forgo taking Xarelto prior to the procedure? If so, how much stroke risk do I then fall under? I have occasional atrial fib, reason for the prescription. Is there some other method of minimizing... read more
How long do you need to keep taking humira?
My daughter is using HUMIRA for chrons disease ans psoriasis. she recently underwent surgery for chrons and is doing better. the cost of HUMIRA is very expensive as anyone who is using it knows. Even after her insurance pays her co-pay still amounts to more than 1 weeks pay. if she were to decide... read more
After surgery I had a black area on my incision. I was told to use silver sulfadiazine on it. I?
... later realized I'm allergic to it (I am allergic to sulfa drugs but no one connected this). Next, my incision site separated and is now a large wound needing daily cleaning and packing. Could it be related to the silver sulfa?
Ketoconazole - how long does it take for the shampoo to clear the rash or fungus up?
apply ketoconazole 2% shampoo everytime i shower, just started using it 2 weeks ago. first noticed it when i had mohs surgery performed for the remove of carcinoma on my scalp.
How long can I take Progesterone?
I am a 51 year old woman who has suffered with heavy, heavy bleeding due to fibroids. My choice was not to have a hysterectomy just didn't want surgery, and then entering into menopause wanted nature to take its course. Prescribed Otho took for several months no help. 2 shots over a two month... read more
Why would doctor prescribe pain pills instead of muscle relaxers after shoulder surgery?
I had surgery for torn slap on right shoulder. I am in my 6th week of therapy and pain medication does not help much. Would'nt muscle relaxers be more effective?
Is it safe to take Diflucan before a major surgery?
I'll be having surgery to remove my thyroid in a week. I want to know if it safe to take Diflucan now since it remains in your system for a few days.
Citrate of Magnesia - How long the it take to work, on average? When should I expect results?
Post surgery I have had constipation due to use of analgesics for pain. Stool softeners have helped very little. I would like some speedy relief.
Naproxen Cold Turkey ??
Was told to quit taking Naproxen, at least 6 to 10 days before surgery. What happens when you quit all of a sudden? Surgery was suppose to the 3rd, but because of the med's, now we are on for the 30th, or to fill a time slot if someone cancels.
Methocarbamol - how long does it take to work after the 1t dose?
Just was prescribed methocarbamol after surgery and staples removed today for repair of a broke humorous bone. My script says to take 1 tab every 8 hrs (500mg) but I've taken 1 and then 3hrs. later another as it doesn't seem to be helping. Can I take anything else with it to eleviate the pain. I... read more
Inguinal hernia questions?
hello i went to the doctors today and they said i have an inguinal hernia well i did a bit of research and it says in men a lot of men lose penis erections and even size after such a surgery i dont want to lose any of want i got even thoguh im quite satisfied with my size and do not ever want to... read more
Is gabapentin an anti infamatory?
I was told to stop taking it before surgery by a nurse but didn't have to for a previous surgery