Tablet Questions (Page 8)

I have been taking metformin 500mg (immediate release) twice daily for one year?

Because I occasionally have trouble remembering to take both doses, my Dr recently switched me to the ER formulation, prescribing ONE 500mg ER tablet daily. She states this is the same dose as I had previously because the ER formula "keeps 500mg active in your system all day". This just... read more

Can I break a 40mg lisinopril tablet in half and have a half a dose or does it last 1/2 as long?

Can I cut a 2mg tablet of risperidone in half to get 1mg or do I need a new percription?

My doctor suggested lowering the dose because I'm having a side effect (blinking) but I didn't think I needed to. Now it's worse and I want to lower the dose tonight.

Contrave - At week three and happy with weight loss, however have an indelicate question?

For those on it awhile, do the side effects dissipate? Specifically diarrhea. No other side effects, but since going fron two to three tablets daily have had to run quickly to the facilities 9+ times a day. Commuting and working has become daunting. Will this go away in time?

I just took four tablets of 50mg tramadol, how bad is that?

I had sever pain running from my jaw up into the back of my skull through the back or my neck.I woke up with sever pain due to a surgery I had and they prescribed me 800mg ibuprofen but I ran out. I weigh 250lbs and I want to know how bad this is if at all concurrent with my weight and size.

The whole tablet of potassium citrate is coming out on my poops?

It's that ok to drink lemon cucumber and mint water while taking potassium extended release

If taking 325 mg of Ferrous Sulfate, and ran out; how many tablets of 65 mg of elemental iron?

would be needed to replace it. The box says something about 220 mg of Dried Ferrous Sulfate.

I've taken 4 Dulcolax tablets everyday for a week. Am I doing harm to my body while doing this?

I have very lazy bowels and trying to lose weight. Am I doing harm to my body by taken 4 tablets everyday for a week?

Amiodarone - Is it ok to cut in half?

Have 2oo mg tablets need only 100 mg is it ok to cut in half or are they time released

Can Amlodipine 10mg tablets be cut in half? (to equal a 5mg dose)?

I am currently taking 10mg amlodipine daily and the dosage needs to be reduced. I am also in dire straits financially and am very adept with a pill cutter. Being in the 'donut hole' on Medicare, which is my only coverage doesn't help either. Plus I believe that I am having side... read more

I may have accidentally taken 2 carisoprodol (350 mg) instead of 1 tablet. Am I in any danger?

I have taken carisoprodol (350mg) for many years at QID. Then under the care of a new doctor, I was taken off completely for about six months. Finally, on the orders of another new doctor (starting about last June) I went back on it at TID. This morning, at about 6:30 AM (20 minutes ago) I may have... read more

How long, on average, does the ativan tablet take to work?

Citalopram - Side effects Especially sleeping?

Hi, I have just been given a course of Citalopram 20mg tablets. I haven't taken one yet as have been reading the forum. Most people say they have sleeping difficulties. I have woken up regularly for the last year at 3-4am and switch Tv on (if hadn't left on) or go for a wonder around the... read more

Propranolol - What side effects have people had from 80mg slow release?

In the past I've had these tablets before but I don't remember the side effects. I gradually came off beta blockers just over a year ago because I felt my body was back to its normal self. I only start beta blockers to help with anxiety 2yrs after my dad had died. I felt great on them... read more

Can the 2mg Tizanidine Tablet be cut in half ?

I just started on the 2mg tablet 3x Daily, but even at 2mg, this drug makes me very sleepy. I'm wondering if it can be cut in half. It is scored in the middle.