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I just called my pharmacy to renew my Limbrel prescription, only to find out that the FDA has ordered US companies to cease distribution and immediately initiate a recall. What am I going to do now? I have been on Limbrel for 6 years to manage my osteoarthritis pain. Before that, I wore braces on my back, knees, ankles, arms and took an overabundance of NSAID's - and it really didn't relieve any pain. I was unable to enjoy any quality to my life. With Limbrel, I am able to work and have an active social/family life. Now I'm facing that old life again and I'm just wondering what I am going to do? Does anyone know what I can take or do? ## Apparently, the FDA has asked Primus Pharmaceuticals because of liver injury and lung infections due to the use of the drug. Maybe your...

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severe bipolar disorder 11 yrs. diagnosed, one of many meds. at 80mg. hard to adjust with symptoms like a bad hangover. not that i drink anymore but dont have high hopes for this drug at 20 60 or 80mg because of reactions ## Being removed from risperdal and put on geodan. For first few days mild headaches. Tolerating stress better. Bipolar ## Typically, side effects tend to reach their peak around 4 to 5 weeks of taking a medication at one steady dosage, then they taper off in severity, until they disappear entirely, so if you just started it, then it is far too soon to judge how well it is, or isn't going to work for you. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Geodon as possibly including nausea, headache, anxiety, weight gain, cough, and runny nose. Ref: Geodon Information How ...

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Is anybody get 150 ml infusion of simponi every two month? ## Hello, Felbons! How are you? Simponi is used to treat health conditions, such as RA, psoriatic arthritis and ulcerative colitis, as listed by the FDA. Possible side effects may include chills, night sweats, dry cough, skin rash and loss of appetite. Can anyone that's been on it chime in with their experiences? Have you started it already? If so, how are you doing on it? These medications work great for some people, but many others do seem to have problems with them. It really just varies from person to person.

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My niece has been diagnosed as what they think is MS and this is what they prescribed her. When she messages me she sometimes makes no sense. Is that normal? She says she only takes 2 a day but also takes oxy ## Hello, Debbies! How is your niece doing? Dilaudid is another narcotic analgesic that is used to treat moderate to severe pain and yes, it may cause her to feel dizzy, drowsy and disoriented, as listed among the typical side effects by the FDA. Things should improve, once her body gets used to the medication, but that may take a month, or so. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Is melfen 400 addictive? I've been given these for dental abscess pain and I'm a bit weary of taking them. ## No, this is classified as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, it is used to treat pain, fever, and swelling. The U.S. FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased risk of bleeding, and stomach irritation. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Should I stop taking aspirin while I am on melfen 400mg (at 3 a day) for back pain? I will be on them for 1 week.

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I am supposed to use twice a day (250/50 for COPD), but the cost, along with my other meds will put me in the Medicare "doughnut hole" within 3 short months. I am thinking of only using it once a day in spite of my doctor's recommendation. How will this reduced usage likely affect me ? ## Have you informed your doctor of the price issue? There may be an alternative that they can prescribe for you, or put your Advair as once a day and then a different medication for the other dosing. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache and dry mouth.

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Hi, i'm 8 weeks pregnant. I went to see a doctor 2 weeks back for an infection. He gave me moxypen-250 but it didn't work, then i just went to the clinic and explained my situation. The sister gave me azithromycin. She said it's safe to use during pregnancy. Is it safe to take 4 tablets at the same time? I don't want to take any risks. Please help. ## The U.S. FDA considers Azithromycin to be safe during pregnancy, so you should follow the dosing instructions you were given. Its typical side effects may possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Hi I'm 25 weeks pregnant and I took Azithromycin and now I'm so worried it could be dangerous for my unborn baby please help me

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I have gastric problems, so I started taking RAZO L and I feel very relaxed when I take it. Can I continue for 6 months? ## Hello, Chetan! How are you? You should take it as long as your doctor instructs you to do so. The U.S. FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, flatulence, and stomach pain. Long-term use, however, may increase your risk of hip fractures. Is there anything else I can help with? Are you on any other medications? ## Yes...due to this gastric problem I am losing my eye sight due to improper digestion. I am not getting enough vitamins for my eyes. I am also taking I-site tablets...

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What are the primary indications of Fol Life tablets made by Sai Life Science? When are you supposed to take it and why is it prescribed? ## I am 60 days pregnant. Is it safe for me to consume this "fol life d" tablet? For what purpose is this tablet given? ## Fol LIfe tablets are used to help treat, or prevent, a deficiency in Vitamin B12. Each tablet contains 1500mgs of it, along with 1mg of L-Methylfolate, and 0.5mgs of Pyridoxal-5-phosphate. THE FDA warns that it may cause stomach pain, diarrhea, hot flushes, and loss of appetite as side effects. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Hi, I stay in the US. I have used the tablet wikoryl and it workd best for me. I want to know the exact US equivalent of the tablet. I am giving the composition. 1) Paracetemol 500mg 2)Phenylpherine 5 3) Caffeine : 16mg 4) Chlorophenireamine Maleate: 2 mg ## There are several different formulations available in the US that carry these ingredients, over the counter. Both name brand and generics or store brands. The main issue, however, will be finding all 4 of them. The FDA doesn't tend to like the combining of Phenylephrine with Caffeine, since they can both have similar effects on the human body. Such as raising blood pressure and accelerating the heart rate. If you look on this page, you'll see a list of many different products available: However, they don't include the ca...

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my wife is 38 and dying of melanoma. how can i buy zadaxin in the usa - price is no object. ## Zadaxin is manufactured by SciClone Pharmaceuticals. You might try contacting them to see what stage in clinical trials they are presently in: SciClone Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 950 Tower Lane, Suite 900 Foster City, California 94404-2125 Phone: (650) 358-3456 Fax: (650) 358-3469 I hope this helps. Please post back with any other questions or details which you would like to include. ## "Our drug ZADAXIN is currently approved in 33 countries worldwide. In the US, ZADAXIN is in the last phase (phase 3) of clinical trials for the treatment of HCV non-responders, and has not yet been approved by the FDA. The United States Food and Drug Administration and the Customs Department do however have a co...

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My mom has been taking extended-release morphine 30mg for about 6 years for chronic back pain from botched back surgery. The doctor recently added 15 mg immediate release. She has to take both of these 4 times a day. Is this too much morphine? Should we be concerned about overdose? ## Hello, Marilynn! How is your mom doing? It is off that the extended release would be prescribed to be taken 4 times a day, it usually only taken twice a day. As to whether or not its too much, that really depends on her and her opiate tolerance. The FDA warns that Morphine carries the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, and constipation. Is she seeing a pain management specialist or just her PCP?

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Where can I get this medicine in USA ## Hello, Sheri! How are you? The FDA lists this medication as containing Ketorolac and Tramadol. This combination is not available in the U.S. The FDA has never approved it for use here. This is an opioid analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Have you consulted your doctor? They could prescribe them both separately.

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I have taken Osphena for 7 years already due to a lot of anxiety and now some mild discomfort in my lower pelvis region, along with burning which I have had. I think I have to stop this pill. Has anyone else had this experience? ## Why do you think you have to stop it? The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, administration site irritation, vaginal discharge, vaginal bleeding, and cough. However, this medication does nothing to help with anxiety. Why was it prescribed? Are you on any other medications?

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"Pevesca Plus" is an Indian manufactured medicine(capsule). It contains Pegabalin 75mg, Mecobalamin 750 mg, Folic Acid 1.5 mg, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride 1.5 mg & Alpha Lipocid Acid 100 mg. Is there any equivalant available in USA? If so kindly let me know the name of medicine in USA. ## Unfortunately, no. The U.S. FDA does not approve medications that combine anything that's actually considered a drug, with other items that are considered supplements, due to the risk of some people not understanding what they are taking, which creates an overdose risk. However, they are available separately, you can be prescribed Pregabalin by physician and then take the supplements, too. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Thank you very much in explaining me. We will follow your ...

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Hi last night my blood came today I started my Diane pills but I start from the first tablet which is marked as Sunday. Am I still safe if I continue this way?is there a possibilities that I might get pregnant later as I didn't follow the right day? ## Hello, Kass! How are you? No, that's fine. The days are listed by the pills to just try to help women remember to take one each day, many oral contraceptive packs in the U.S. come with alternative stickers, so you can change it to whatever day you actually took it and keep track that way. If you'd like, you can cross of the days and write in the day of the week you took it and so on. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, irritability and weight changes. Is there anything else...

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I want to know more about the conditions of the ban ## I was recently given baralgin-m by my doctor for severe menstrual cramps. I found out later it was banned, why? ## I would like to know which over the counter pain medication I can be take instead of garalgin pain medication? ## It was killing competitors in the US, the best analgesic and antispasmodic. It was a product of hoechst germany, manufacturers of good quality products. ## I have used Baralgin in the 1960s when practicing abroad, superb antispasmodic/ analgesic for any kind of visceral colic, cheap too, not addictive, a Hoechst rep told years ago that they did not seek FDA approval as it was not a money spinner, I believe the drug had rare but significant side effects

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I have been on 50mg twice daily of flecainide for 14 years. My heart dr is concerned with my long term usage have had no issues at all since I've been on it should I be concerned? ## Hello, Lynne! How are you? Not all damage may be immediately noticeable, some medications tend to cause problems very slowly and no one notices, until it's too late. There have been some cases of people developing peripheral neuropathy from long-term use of it, anywhere from 2 to 10 years, which means that they also took it for a long time, without any issues. Thus, if your doctor thinks you should stop taking it and switch to something else, then it would be best to follow their advice. The FDA lists the other side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrh...

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I have been on Nitrofurantoin 100 mg every other day for many years. I have a history of a staghorn calculus and multiple urinary tract infections. I have not had any infections in the past 2 years. I am having difficulty refilling the medication now that my Endo Dr will no longer fill it, my urologist retired and my PCP never ordered it. My urologist wanted me on it permanently to prevent issues. So is stopping it a good idea? Should I just wait and if I get new symptoms then go to my PCP for new treatment and possibly restart? ## I can't say whether it is a good idea, since I am not a doctor, but it really sounds like you do need to be a long-term preventative. Why will your endo no longer prescribe it for you? The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, d...

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Thinking I have an abscessed tooth. I have samitrogen on hand purchased in Mexico. Sell by date is Sep 2014. Are these still safe to take? ## Hello Sam! How are you? Unfortunately, I am not sure. Mexico does not regulate their medications like the U.S., so I don't know if that is an expiration date, or if it is still effective for awhile after that. It would be best to see your dentist, so he can prescribe an antibiotic for you, if one is required. Additionally, even after taking an antibiotic, you'll need to have the underlying cause of the infection treated, or it will keep returning. The FDA lists the typical side effects to antibiotics as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and dehydration. Does anyone know how the expirations work in Mexic...

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