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Is tramadol 50 mg every 8-12 hr is appropriate for 20 lb dog for post surgical pain?
My doge had knee surgery to repair torn ACL and was prescribed tramadol 50 mg every 8-12 hr, when I asked if this dose is not too high for 20 lb dog he said that it isn’t. What do you think? Thanks
Should I take letrozole or just do radiation for stage 1 breast cancer?
Wondering I am 70 fairly healthy women diagnosis with stage 1breast cancer -had recent surgery: Dr is suggesting I take letrozole for next 5 years Looking at all the side effects I am extremely hesitate so am looking into radiation instead -never had radiation-just looking for opinions -how was it... read more
Rybelsus - Need to have surgery when?
might have to stop taking it temporarily what are the problems when restarting
Alternative nerve pain medicine to Lyrica or Neurontin?
Am experiencing nerve damage from recent hip replacement surgery. My foot, knee and thigh are always at varying degrees of burning and throbbing. My hip , however, is doing well. I am allergic to neurontin and have scoliosis and lumbar osteoarthritis and every extra 5 lbs makes my spine ache, so... read more
Does vitamin K2 cause the blood to clot more?
I am taking Eliquis for AFIB. I have a high level of calcium in my coronary arteries. I had mitral valve surgery a year and a half ago and I had an ablation for the AFIB the surgery caused a year ago. I have no symptoms and am a very active 71 year old in great shape. I play pickleball with younger... read more
Sweating so badly on buprenorphine?
I was taking codeine for 4 years. I initially started taking it for gallstones, but after my surgery, I found I was dependent on it. I soon became very addicted taking 22 tablets at a time (30mg one’s) 3-4 times a day. I was switched over to buprenorphine started on a low dose but settled on 24mg d... read more
Stopping buprenorphine/ naloxone prior to surgery?
Just been diagnosed with a spigelian hernia that will require surgery. My consultation with the surgeon is monday. I have been on buprenorphine/naloxone for chronic back pain since February 2023. Because buprenorphine blocks other opioids that I will need for postoperative pain management, I have... read more
Zoloft - Please answer So I have been taking Zoloft 100mg for 2,5 years and it worked wonders and...
... about a month ago I felt my OCD flaring up again. I also had quite stressful events in life, gallbladder surgery + moving to another country in 2 months. We decided to up my dose to 150mg. I took 125mg for 10 days and felt good. Then took 150mg and immediately felt anxiety and jitters. Now my... read more
Does taking oxycodone interfer with Promacta?
After knee surgery, does taking oxycodone interfere with Promacta 12.5 mg?
Would taking 10mg of cyclobenzaprine once a day for 15+ days cause incontinence?
I had knee replacement surgery a little over six weeks ago and I was prescribed cyclobenzaprine to be taken once every eight hours. I am 65 years old and had a c-section at age 25 and no other children. I’m over weight at 320lbs and I’m 5’ 5” tall. Since my surgery I started having urinary... read more
High blood pressure - my BP remains high 160/100 after my bypass surgery?
At present I am taking Amlopres at 50. Please let me know is there any more advanced drug suitable for me.
My question is about having surgery while on suboxone. I have been on it for over a year. (6 mgs. a
... day). Will there be any problem with the general anesthesia? I've been trying to wean down to a lower dose but not to sucsesful with that. When I start the pain meds. will I feel them? As far as pain relief that is
Is there Prevalite or Questran that does not contain Aspertame?
I have been prescribed powdered Prevalite following effects of gall bladder surgery. I do not want to take Aspertame and wonder if there is a brand of Cholestyramine that does not contain Aspertame.
Can I get a surgery while I am on subutex?
I am on 3 mg daily since one year and in 3 weeks I have to get a surgery with full anesthesie (narcose). is it possible with subutex to get narcose?
Is viagra safe to take after bypass surgery?
Six months ago I had triple bypass surgery,all went great no other problems or complactions.I do not take nitrates,but I am on zocor and blood pressure medication,toprol.Fifty year old with no other health issues . Maybe the blood pressure meds or something I dont know but things just dont seem to... read more