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I've been prescribed pantoprazole 40mg for recurring gastritis and while I find they are wonderful at removing the gas, hunger pangs and nausea I am still experiencing the upper abdominal gnawing pain in my stomach (albeit to a lesser degree than before, but it is still present everyday). I have no weight nor blood loss and am otherwise healthy. Do I need medication changed or could something else be going on? Thank you ## Well, I myself have a lot of experience in this area, I suffered from it for years and was misdiagnosed quite a few times, until the fact that it was gastritis was actually stumbled upon by an intelligent ER doctor. Anyway, the PPI medications can actually cause that type of pain as a side effect, so that actually may be what's causing it. The same thing happe...

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What is the difference between Hydrochort 25mg and Hydrochlorothiazide 25mg? ## Hydrochlorot 25 mg and hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg what is the difference?? ## There is no difference in this case, one is just abbreviated, but they both are the same medication. Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic that's used to remove excess fluid from the body to help treat conditions such as hypertension, edema and congestive heart failure. Learn more Hydrochlorothiazide details here. It may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, dehydration and headache. Are there any other questions or comments?

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i have a persistent cough, was told to take v pack antibiotic as a cure. What are the benefits and any side effects? Thank you. Robert ## I persistent coughing for one week. do v pack help me ## For anyone else seeking details, it's actually called a Z-Pak, though it's very easy to misunderstand letters that sound similar. It contains the antibiotic Azithromycin, which is used to treat or prevent various types of infections. Learn more Azithromycin details here. It may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Are there any questions or is there anything I can help with?

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light yellow oblong on the pill it says M-O 650 ## tramadol/acet 37.5 is it addictive? ## The Tablet with the O M 650 marking is an Ultracet tablet, it contains 325mgs of Acetaminophen and 37.5mgs of Tramadol, it is a centrally active analgesic. It may cause side effects that may include nausea, dizziness, constipation and drowsiness. Learn more Ultracet details here. And yes, it does have the potential to be habit forming, since it is distantly related to opiates. Are there any other questions or comments? Is there anything I can help with?

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This is an old bubble pack of "Maximum Strength Tylenol Allergy Sinus". I would like to know the strengths of the contents of this so I may find some fresh medicine of the same type. This one works for me, unlike other meds. Thank you. ## Update to info. This is a yellow caplet (2) each in the bubble pack. I have the bubble pack but not the outer packaging and don't know what the strengths are or if there are any additional ingredients which may be allieviating my other symptoms (swollen membranes.) Each caplet has 500 on one side and TAS on the other. TAS, no doubt, is for Tylenol Allergy Sinus. ## Hi Judy, Looks like I came across a description of your pill containing much of what you're asking about: "Each capsule-shaped, hard, bright yellow, film-coated extra str...

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off white or peach colored round pill. M on one side and R5 on the other side. Not scored. ## small light brown peachish looking pill with an M on one side and R5 on the other... anyone help with this /// thanks much doc ## what does the M R5 do???? Like it's like a ecstasy pill right that is small round and color is like peach ## No morons! It's an atypical antipsychotic that shouldn't be taken without a dr's perscription. Used to treat bipolar disorder, psychosis and autism!! ## Absolutely correct. It is Risperdone or Risperdal for manic depresion or bi-polar 1. ## Yes, it is a 0.5mg Risperidone tablet, it's an atypical antipsychotic that has various medical uses, such as treating schizophrenia and manic depression. Learn more Risperidone details here. Its side eff...

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the letter M in a square on one side the other side 1451 small white pill ## Yes M 1451 is a 20 mg Methylin ER ## That is correct, it's a controlled release formulation of this medication, which is most commonly used to treat ADHD, narcolepsy and a few other health conditions. Learn more Methylin details here. It may cause side effects, such as nausea, headache, irritability and insomnia. Are there any other questions or comments?

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What ingredients does oxycodone 15mg contain? ## WHAT INGREDIENTS DOES OXYCODONE 15MG CONTAIN ## do 30 mg oxycodone have the same ingredients as the 15mg oxycodone? ## Hi , my question is about Percocet in 15 mg form. I have chronic neck and back pain and have been taking Oxycodone for 10 years now. My pain management doctor started me out at 5mgs and then about 4 years ago changed the dose to 10/325. I also have tremendous stomach pain from several stomach surgeries. Could the Percocet @15 mg be easier on my stomach than the 10/325 strength? And how badly are these medications for my liver? I will be on pain meds for the rest of my life and need to know what is the lesser of two evils? Thank you in advance for any help with this matter. ## In regards to the first posts, yes they are th...

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small yellow pill with 93 on one side and 9652 on the other ## HI ## The tablet with the marking 93 9652 actually contains 10mgs of Prochlorperazine, the active ingredient in Compazine, which is most commonly used to help treat or prevent nausea and vomiting. Learn more Compazine details here. It may cause side effects, such as dizziness, drowsiness and sedation. Is there anything I can help with?

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It is brownish red in color and it says barr on on the left and 454 on the right side. It is a capsule. It is long and cylinder shaped. ## isotretinoin 30 mg ## The identification provided by z is correct, to be specific, this is a name brand for it that's called Claravis. Learn more Claravis details here. It is also more commonly known by the name Accutane and it used to treat Acne. It may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness and headache. There are also some side effects that may be permanent. Are there any other comments or questions?

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i took lotrel for hypertension for 5 years with great success. within the past year amlodipine-benaz became available as a generic for lotrel. i know that some generics are better than others. is amlodipine-benaz considered a generic having good results for people. ## I took LOTREL for several years; then switched to amlodipine-benaz . I have taken it for several years with as good as results as the lotrel. my blood pressure is well within the normal limits. ## I agree, I have been on it for several years with no problems! ## It is just a generic for Lotrel. Learn more Lotrel details here. And when it comes to generics, there can be slight differences between them and the name brand, but for most people the differences are therapeutically insignificant. The only time you should be cauti...

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5489 30mg ## White on half teal colored other half of the capsule. The numbers read:5489 40mg. ## The marking on these capsules is actually S489 followed by the dosage in milligrams, they are Vyvanse capsules, it's most commonly used to treat ADHD. It may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, irritability, anorexia and insomnia. Learn more Vyvanse details here. Are there any questions or comments?

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It is a white oval pill with the letters RP RCC ## what are a white oblong pill code RP RCC with half mark ## This is an over the counter cold remedy that is sold as the store brand or generic at various stores throughout the U.S. It contains 400mgs of Guaifenesin and 20mgs of Dextromethorphan. Learn more Guaifenesin details here and you can learn more Dextromethorphan details here. I think this post needs updating, since an ID has been found now and it seems these are beginning to turn up far more often. Side effects to this medication may include nausea, dizziness and drowsiness. Are there any questions?

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green capsule with white stripe around it and numbers or letters on it ## I am trying to identify a pill I found. It is a green caplet with a white stripe around it with an Ex (white) on the right side ## I found the same pill (actually 1.5). It is a hard capsule - solid inside and longer than a typical capsule. Did you get any response? ## I can't remember which one this is since it's been awhile and is no longer available, but this was one of the various Excedrin products that used to be available over the counter. It contained Acetaminophen, Aspirin and Caffeine and most of them are commonly used to treat headaches. Learn more Acetaminophen details here and you can learn more Aspirin details here and you can find more Caffeine details here. Side effects may include nausea, di...

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what is it for? ## I think this person may have been asking about the medication Seroquel, which is an atypical antipsychotic that's used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Learn more Seroquel details here. It may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, weight changes and somnolence. Are there any questions or comments?

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Is this Percocet? It has 512 on it. Please help me identify in pill. ## whats the differance between 512 percocet and acetaminophen-hydrocodone and which one is less harmfull if either ## Percocet contains Acetaminophen and Oxycodone, while the other one contains Hydrocodone with Acetaminophen, so it is a different narcotic. However, they both carry the same possible risks, such as being habit forming and side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness and constipation. Learn more Percocet details here. Learn more Lortab details here. Thus, it's really a matter of which one works best for you, while causing the least problematic side effects. Are there any other questions or comments?

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I take lipitor at night after I eat. Is this ok or should I take it with my meal. because I also take amlopodine at that time. ## If that's what works for you, then there is really no reason to change it. This medication can actually cause some problematic side effects in some people and taking it after eating helps to minimize the risk of them occurring. Learn more Lipitor details here. Did your doctor suggest you do it differently?

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White Lortab is there any over the counter Meds to help it work? Meds have Been change from pink lortabs, to blue to white. Each time it gets worst. Can I take Tylenol to help, if so how much? ## No, since Lortab already contains Acetaminophen, adding more isn't advisable, because long-term use of high doses has the potential to cause liver damage or failure. Additionally, too much of it taken in a day can be toxic and there have been cases where such toxicity has been fatal. Learn more Lortab details here. Those are the main reasons that the FDA has requested that the Acetaminophen in all of these combination narcotics be lowered to a maximum of 325mgs per dosage. Some manufacturers have already begun to implement the changes and the rest are expected to have done so by January of ...

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My Dr. had me on percocet but I was have nightmares on it, so he switched me to Morphine 15mg for break through pain and Morphine 30mg for long lasting. Nether percocet or morphine were working so he switched me to Dilaudid 4mg, and when I take one pill I don't feel anything but if I take two all I want to so is sleep. Is there anything that I can do about this, and is there one pain medicine that works better then another? I mean where on the pain chart does Dilaudid fall under. pls help so that I can ask my Dr. to help with the pain but sleep 14 hours during the day as well as 9 hours as night. ## take loratab 10 - watson 533 brand. they are strong and wont give you nightmares ## Rosanna, it's really going to be a matter of trial and error to find out what medication works for...

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to lose fat ## Lipozene is an over the counter supplement product that they claim can help with weight loss. It is listed as containing Konjac Root, which they say is a water soluble fiber that expands in the stomach to make someone feel full, so they eat less. Thus, it's also easy to see how it might be risky to use for some people that have certain medical conditions. Additionally, there are many complaints posted online saying that it is ineffective and not worth trying. Anyone considering trying it should make sure to proceed with caution and do a lot of research, so they make a fully informed decision, before ordering. Are there any questions or comments?

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