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viibryd headache
I'm 28 and was taken off welbutrin and buspirone and put on viibryd 40mg I was not dosed up BC I was already on the others. I have hard horrible headaches, more anxiety, muscle pain, sleeplessness, more frequent bowel movements (which I am greatful for), cravings for sweets and have gained 5lbs over the past two weeks :( I don't know what else to do the old meds only helped me concentrate. But did little to nothing for my anxiety and depression.
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regestrone tablet 5mg plz help
i had unprotected sex..i used an i-pill within 12hr and withn nxt hr a regestrone 5mg tablet 4 four days.. r dere any chances of me gtng preagnant! i am worried plz help ## Hi, Aaruhi! Sorry about the dilemma you've found yourself in. And yes, there is always a chance that you could still be pregnant, though it is a very small chance. Emergency contraceptives have a high efficacy rating and then backing it up with the Regestrone for a few days also lowers the risk. When did you stop taking it and have you started bleeding, yet? The Regestrone is a synthetic progesterone and while high amounts are needed to support a pregnancy, the sudden withdrawal of it can prevent pregnancy or cause miscarriage of an existing pregnancy, which is why it's used as an emergency contraceptive. If ...
Updated 21 minutes ago in Progesterone.
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yellow norco 10 325
What the heck, guys?!?!? I've been prescribed the yellow, oblong Norcos 10/325 for years and years now (several different illnesses\conditions). All of a sudden I went to CVS and the pills they gave me were more or less, useless! They were white and smaller. They don't do crap to help me pain!!!! This sucks! I called CVS and they said that the FDA passed a law stating no more "Norco" could be sold due to the rampant over-abuse. Great. Thanks a lot for those of us who really, genuinely needed that ONE MED that really actually worked and helped!!!!!! Because of f'ing pill-poppers and sellers, I can no longer get the one and only medication that helped me. This sucks. It's wrong. Really wrong. I don't take them to get any high. I take them to make it thru my dam...
Updated 33 minutes ago in Norco.
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upjohn tablet
A very small tablet written on one side upjohn and the other side nothing and its white. ## Based on the description provided, I haven't found an exact match to your pill, but I did identify the manufacturer as Pfizer, Worldwide (not US). From what I've seen, their generic Xanax (Alprazolam) tablets have the "UPJOHN" imprint followed by a two digit number. I think these one's may be from London. Xanax is primarily used to treat moderate to severe anxiety disorders (e.g., social anxiety disorder) and panic attacks, and is used as an adjunctive treatment for anxiety associated with moderate depression. You can learn more about this drug on the page for Xanax Details I don't know for certain if Xanax (Alprazolam) is what you have, but I'd suggest contacting Pfiz...
Updated 48 minutes ago in Xanax.
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white norco pill watson 853
I have been on Norco for years . I have used it in conjunction with Roxicodode with great sucess. Now that I have switched to the white version I am having serious problems controling my pain. I don't believe they just removed the dye. This white Norco has become a placebo falling far short of the results I once had. Now I am in scramble mode to find a replacement for the old yellow Norco. Walgreens has told me they have had several calls with other pain patients suffering from the new White Norco. Obviously Watson drug has altered the Norco to increase profits at the patients expense. How surprising. I will update fellow sufferers of the new bad White Norco with an alternative as soon as my Pain Clinic can finda replacement. Larry.T ## PLEASE let me know if u find anything , i have...
Updated 52 minutes ago in Norco.
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how can i get subutex not suboxone
I don't know how to go about this as I am shaking and can barely focus, I need help! Please.. I fear that my life is going to end from my abuse of opiates. I am currently taking 250 mgs of oxcy a day, provided I have the money. I have a loving fiance and a stepdaughter that I want to be here for. I sit here with cold sweats, and fear going out just because I may make the fearful turn to my dealer.. Any and all info on how to obtain subutex would be much appreciated. This wasn't what I wanted my life to be, and I can not let it end this way.. please please please help me. I am not a reliqious man but I pray for help as I am at my wits end with this drug. ## If you are that desperate for help, then why are you worried about being specific about the thing you use for assistance? Th...
Updated 53 minutes ago in Subutex.
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deconamine sr capsules
blue and white capsule ## Used this drug for years for severe sinus problems. Now pharmacy tells me it is no longer available. Substitute ny-tannic just does not do the job. Why can I no longer get the Deconomine SR from my pharmacy? It is still being mfg. What is the problem? ## Judy, I was told today that there was a court case where the company who makes Deconamine can no longer make it because of one of the ingredients involved in the court case. Not sure if this is true or not.. I'm in the same boat. ## It is not a court case, but due to the Pseudoephedrine that it contained, it is one of the primary ingredients used to make Crystal Meth. The repeated abuse of these types of drugs has caused most pharmacies to move these drugs behind the counter, so they can limit how much is s...
Updated 59 minutes ago in Deconamine.
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7 5 500 ml liquid lortab is equal to how many pills
I am trying to figure out how many 7.5 pills this would equal. and I need to know how to take it, by teaspoon or tablespoon ## From what I've read, Lortab Elixir (oral solution) is a yellow-colored tropical flavored liquid containing Hydrocodone bitartrate 7.5 mg + Acetaminophen 500 mg "PER 15 mL", w/ 7% alcohol. It is supplied in containers of 1 pint (473 mL). National Drug Code (NDC): 50474-909-16 NOTE: The dosing instructions for adults are measured in "Tablespoons". 1 Tablespoonful (dose) = 15 mL Ref: I hope this info helps to answer your question!
Updated 1 hour ago in Lortab.
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Artrosilium finding in Australia
I would like to find the provider of Artrosilium Gel in Australia to order a sample tube to try and possibly later purchase a supply. ## From what I understand, Artrosilium gel is only available directly from the manufacturer. For some reason they do not allow it to be sold in stores or by other websites despite it's natural ingredients. The name of the manufacturer is Zurich Biopharmacals. If anything, I would recommend contacting them directly regarding your inquiry to see if they are able to ship to your country. By mail at: 1285 Baring Blvd #316 Sparks, NV 89434 By phone at: 1-800-229-0944 By email at: WeCare@ArtrosiliumUSA.com There's also another thread here on the same topic that you may want to have a look at for additional information: Discuss/Artrosilium-GEL-216038.htm...
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why al pain clinics r cuting patients meds
My pain clinic was manageing my pain until 3 months ago. I went to pick up my scripts and was surprised at the change n my meds without my knowledge! I was on 4 60mg morphine er and 3 30mg morphine ir a day and my pain was manageable.They cut me to 2 100mg morphine er and 11/2 30mg morphine ir. no warning something about DEA or DEU regulations changeing. Now this month they changed it to 2 60mg oxicontin er and its a joke!!! what's going on with Alabama pain clinics and what they can or can't write their patients?? Does anybody no what's going on? ## Hello, From what I can gather, Alabama ranks high amongst the country for the use of prescription pain killers- in turn, Alabama has been linked to a string of unnecessary deaths in recent years due to prescription medications. ...
Updated 1 hour ago in Morphine.
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suboxone 8mg/2mg and roxy 30's
I am currently taking 8 to 10 roxy 30's a day. I have suboxones 8mg/2mg to help get clean+ off of these. I know the suboxones are the best pill made to help with the withdraws*but im wondering if for the 1st 3=5 days when im having trouble sleeping and feeling clamy if i should take like half of a roxy 30{which i have done in the past}which helps me to sleep and take away the clamy feeling or any other suggestions that u may have*thanx to anyone answering this for me ## Taking the Oxycodone pills with the Suboxone will do you no good, it contains a substance that neutralizes opiates to prevent their abuse during treatment, that is why it throws you into withdrawals. Suboxone should really not be used without a doctor's supervision, as the dosage and usage is carefully monitored ...
Updated 1 hour ago in Suboxone.
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vitamin e capsule evion side effects
i am 21 year old boy ,can i use evion vitamin E for gaining energy ,my body is very fit but i don,t have energy,is there any side effect in it ? ??
Updated 1 hour ago in Vitamin E.
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sulfamethoxazole tmp w my daughter is only 2 is it safe for her
is this medication safe for my 2 year old with bladder and uti infection? ## Sulfamethoxazole with Trimethoprim, the active ingredients in Bactrim, is an antibiotic, used to treat many types of infections. Yes, it can be used in children. As to its safety, it carries risks, just like any other drug and only you and your doctor can decide if it is appropriate for her to use. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, skin rash and diarrhea. Read more: Have you discussed your concerns with your doctor or pharmacist? ## my daughter as been taking sulfamethoxazole- trimethoprim (bactrim, septra) 200-40mg/5ML twice a day, every time she takes the medicine she throws up...is this normal??? and if it is can i get her something else? or something to help with the nausea??
Updated 1 hour ago in Sulfamethoxazole.
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SIDE EFFECT OF DAFLON500mg
For the last 20 days I have been taking medicine like telma 40mg ,amlong5mg and minipress2.5mg . Can I take deaflon500 along with these medicine.
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Lori 2, Cyril, in India, No Markings and seems very weak
was I duped...Lori-2 Cyril Pharmaceuticals,,,no markings,,,very weak...I live in USA and it was shipped from NY ,,the sender seems India name....from American Pharmacy,,Amerisur.net I thought I could trust....can these websites make fake rx but package in blister pack,,,pack says cyril on label...I usually take watson ativan.....lori-2 seems like I do not even get sleepy...thank you to whomever repliesD ## If your intent is to order medications that require a prescription, then unfortunately there is no guaranteed safe and legal way to do so outside of the standard "doctor-visit" procedures. The only problems I see with ordering online from a 'discrete or foreign site' (even here in the US), is that their not required under any law or jurisdiction to give you what you pa...
Updated 2 hours ago in Ativan.
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xanax vs. Mylan
whats the difference between the 2?? ## Hi Britney, Mylan is a pharmaceutical company that manufactures a lot of generics. So if a medicine says Mylan on it, that simply means that they are the manufacturer, and it is not the name of the med. Usually it would say Mylan and then also have some numbers on it. Does your pill have numbers on it as well? If so please post exactly what your pill says + the shape and color... and then somebody can run a positive ID on it for you. Take care! ## round tablet. MYLAN A4 ## MYLAN 1610, small teal capsul, what is is for and what are the side effects. is it generic XANAX? ## katlin, mentioned a round tablet with the letters a4. i was wondering if thats xanax as well. the pill is white. any info would be greatly appreciated. ## Mylan A4 is 2mg Alprazo...
Updated 2 hours ago in Xanax.
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stopped cymbalta cold turkey 4 days ago
pain doc prescribed 30 mg per day 4 months ago. I was in the hospital for a month a year ago as my spine collapsed and I was fused from C-3 to T-3 with lots of giant screws, 4 titanium rods etc. I had had a C-3 to C-7 fusion in 1997 which was way less complex and dangerous. I have taken a number of different meds over the years and over time I developed severe allergic to all narcotics and methadone. The recovery has been slower than I had hoped but I try and cope by exercising, leading as normal a life as possible, walking a mile daily using a walker n our hilly neighborhood. I have some spasticity, difficulty done fine things with my hands (I.e. putting on earrings, stying my hair, applying makeup, etc., )buttons buckles on and on. I have terrible proprioception,. Like most people in ...
Updated 2 hours ago in Cymbalta.
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drug name dorvasal
small & round, orange ## My mother has been suffering from Rheumatoid Arthritis for last 10 years. We found out about Dorvasal from an RA forum. An RA doctor in Mexico prescribed Dorvasal for my mother. She took it thrice a day with analgesics for 4 years and we saw good results with her mobility and pain control. However lately she is complaining of dizziness, spinning motion in head, mouth ulcers, itchy skin and skin rashes, insomnia. We abruptly stopped Dorvasal because of these side effects and now her condition has really deteriorated. She is bed ridden now. Does this drug contain any steroids? Also we are not sure if the side effects were because of Dorvasal or the analgesic pain killer (Tramadol Hydrochloride) she has been taking. (She also has hypertension and high blood pre...
Updated 2 hours ago in Tramadol.
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cherifer side effects
my daughter is 1 year and 9 months old. my nanis giving her a wrong dosage of cherifer (1.2) supposed to be .6. ## They are a multi-vitamin tablet, commonly taken to make sure that someone is getting the right amount of the vital nutrients our bodies need to help prevent illness and disease. The premium ones are intended for adults. Some of the ingredients listed include: Chlorella Growth Factor, Ginseng and Taurine. You can learn more here: And yes, there can be dangers to getting to much of certain nutrients. I am not certain what all the ingredients are in this, so you should stop your daughter's use of them and consult with your doctor, immediately. Is there anything else I can help you with? ## Can Cherifer vitamins be brought from the Philippines into the USA? What is the Cust...
Updated 2 hours ago in Vitamins & Supplements.
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buclizine propan syrup
my 2yr old son has a very bad appertite, i heard propan syrup could help, but i dont know where to get it from. pls can someone let me know where i can purchase it from, i live in the uk. thanks. ## Propan Syrup is actually just a multivitamin nutritional supplement used to make sure that someone is getting enough of the proper nutrients it contains. This, it's not something special to specifically help with appetite. However, an improper appetite that may be causing him to not get enough nutrients kind of starts a cycle, where his health and appetite may get worse, due to one contributing to the other. The ingredients in Propan Syrup are: Buclizine HCl 5 mg, retinol palmitate 2,000 iu, cholecalciferol 200 iu, d-α tocopherol acetate 1 iu, thiamine HCl 1 mg, riboflavin-5-p...
Updated 3 hours ago in Buclizine.
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