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I took Oxycodone after shoulder surgery for about 3 and 1/2 days. Besides feeling nauseous my face got quite flushed. I stopped taking it & have been off it for almost 4 days. My face is still flushed & skin is quite dry. Should I be concerned & what can I do for my face besides using facial cream to hydrate yet doesn't seem to be working? ## My friend I think you're just dehydrated, I had the same thing happen to me when I started on pain meds. They notoriously dry you up, I would recommend you to get a few bottles of Pedialyte, drink a couple in one day then sip one over the next few days. I think you'll find that it will help a great deal. Also if you've been having issues going to the restroom thats a fairly sure sign you may be a bit dehydrated. Take car...

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I'm on day 3 of a 6 day prescription of Methylpredisolone prescribed for acute bronchitis. My face is extremely flushed and I think it's the med. Is there any danger in stopping before any other symptoms should occur? I'm not interested in subscribing to the health newsletter but hope you will still address my issue. Thank you ## That can be a normal side effect of this medication, according to the FDA and yes, it could be dangerous to stop it, rather than tapering it, as prescribed. Other side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, insomnia, nausea, mood swings, and nervousness. They are usually harmless and should go away a few days after you finish your course of treatment. Are you on any other medications?

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I have been on Phentermine for a couple years and have noticed after eating my face gets hot and flushed. I have been tested for lupus along with other autoimmune diseases. The only one that came back a little high was rheumatoid arthritis. I stopped taking it and everything seemed to go back to normal. I had stopped for a month and a half. I started again and within 3 days my face was back to getting flushed and hot after meals. I could eat something as simple as a salad and it would happen. Anyone else have this happen? ## Yes, Flushing has been found in women that take Phentermine. Ref: Phentermine Flushing Study Other side effects may include nausea, chest pain, itching, and back pain. Have you consulted your doctor? It would be a good idea to do so, in order for them to check for o...

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does it make you flushed or hot? ## Seroquel is classifies by the FDA as being an atypical antipsychotic that's most commonly used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Actually, it usually causes chills as a side effect, along with nausea, dizziness, headache, sedation and weight gain. Are you on any other medications? Have you consulted your doctor?

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After having my ear flushed and examined to make sure its clean, doctor found out i had otitis externa and perscribed me 4 drops at time 4 times a day for 5 days to clear infection of "neomycin-polymyxin b sulfates-hydrocortisone orphlamic suspension, usb" ear drops. well right away when he gave me the first dose, i noticed my ear start to close, and then when it fully rested as far as it could down in my ear, i noticed the clogging wasnt going to go away. now i am sitting here almost 6 hours later and its still completely clogged and hasnt improved at all ## They are a liquid that basically has to fill the ear to reach that outer portion and treat the infection. In theory, they should drain out, after a period of time, but if you have some inflammation, then they may not be ent...

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never mind forget it i flushed it in the toilet i dont want my e mail address just out there thanks so much for your help NOT ## Just so everyone is aware, email addresses and such are never made public on this site, the site administrator has a very strict privacy policy, out of respect for site users and their safety. Regarding the pill that was asked about, in case anyone else is curious as to what it contains, it is an over the counter product, the manufacturer McNeil lists it as being Pepcid AC, which is used to treat, or prevent heartburn, ulcers, gastritis, and GERD. NDC Code: 16837-0855. It is a 20mg tablet. Is there anything I can help with?

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I have been taking suboxone for almost 2 years now at 3 8mg a day. I flushed my scripted,Im so sick of this drug ruining my life.I,m getting so sick within 2 days so horrible. I'm very scared and only have three subs left.I have a beautiful 3 year old and my bf is amazing but he leaves for the army in 3 days,so now i have nobody. Please help me with advice,I am petrified. My last withdrawl incident was so bad within 3 days I don't even remember half of what happened. ## It would be best to get medical help, to taper off slowly, that would help minimize the withdrawal symptoms, so they aren't so severe. As listed by the FDA, this medication is an opiate and its withdrawal symptoms may possibly include nausea, dizziness, chills, fever, rebound pain, headache and diarrhea. I kn...

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I found black capcels of my husbands when I opened it there was black powder inside I flushed powder down toilet and it became like a long piece of black string ## Hi mandie, Due to the nature of the capsule, I don't believe you have a prescription medication. In the U.S., all prescription medications are required to have an imprint for identification purposes. Unless your husband takes medication that you don't know of, this capsule is likely to be one of the following: diet, energy, herbal, vitamin. Otherwise it could be illicit or foreign. I recommend that you share your concerns with your husband and ask him if he knows anything about the capsules. Do you have any more questions?

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Hi there! I am on my second week of low-dose isotretinoin. My skin flushed mostly around my nose and I can feel my pulse in the areas. Is this normal and does anyone have any idea why this happens? Thanks ## Yes, it has been known to cause these types of sensations as side effects, according to FDA reports, along with skin scaling, peeling, easy bruising, and sweating. Ref: Medline Plus Isotretinoin It's kind of hard to say why any particular side effect happens, it just has to do with the affect that a medication has on the body when working to do its job. Are you on any other medications? Have the side effects improved, at all?

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I am taking dicetel for IBS symptoms. Since I have been taking it I have had problems with a flushed and somewhat inflame face. I have looked and can't find any mention of this as a side effect. Is it possible? ## Hi Sharc, I actually just came across some info listing skin allergies as a side effect of Dicetel. It is possible that you could've experienced an allergic reaction to one or more ingredients in the drug/tablet that could be causing this inflammation/redness. Ref: medbroadcast.com/drug_info_details.brand_name_AdverseEffects I hope this info helps to answer your question! Have you discussed this with your doctor yet? ## Thanks for the response. I did talk to my Dr. about this and he seems to think it is unlikely that it is a reaction to the drug. He told me to go off t...

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I brushed my teeth and my toothbrush tasted funny. Then i couldnt catch my breath. My skin was flushed. Felt out of it so i drank alot of water. ## I brushed my teeth and my toothbrush tasted bitter. I felt out of it ,flushed,and couldnt swallow. My heart was racing too. My body was blotchy too. I drank alot of water. But worried about the after effects. ## Sorry to hear about your reaction to this product. But may I ask why anyone would feel the need to put "Liquid Heet Triple Action Pain Relieving Formula" on their toothbrush? The purpose of this product is intended for topical/external use only. It is also extremely flammable, so if you ingested some, I would recommended keeping away from fire or flame and avoid smoking during use until the product has dried. Otherwise you ma...

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I have been on suboxone for around 2 months in the beginning it made me very sick for a week and now all of a sudden I am getting flushed on my neck and chest my skin itches and feels like it's on fire and my cheeks and hands swell it subsides slightly by the next morning but comes back in full effect after I take it again, my Dr says it's probably not a reaction to suboxone but I can't see it being anything else. I'm allergic to sulfa as well. Can anyone help ## Yes, Suboxone can make you very sick. Doctors don't know what they are taking about half the time. I was started on Suboxone and was on it for.several months. I was always nauseated and I could not digest any solid food. I lived on jarred baby food and nutrition drinks for nine months. All the time I kept as...

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I found a small round white pill that has M2 on one side and blank on the other side. I can't find an answer. doesn't matter, it's flushed. ## Smart handlling of it! It was 20mgs of Furosemide, a diuretic, used to treat high blood pressure, edema and congestive heart failure. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and headache. You can read more here, if you wish: Is there anything else I can help with? ## that's not smart bc anything that gets flushed goes into our ground water, thus into drinking water, plants, ect.

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I take 150 mg of Trazadone and 400 mg of Seroquel XR, and have just in the last week started taking 10 mg of Brintellix. I feel nauseated, shaky, and keep looking flushed it has been 6 days should i stop taking it? ## Yes, please contact your doctor immediately! The Trazodone increases the toxicity of the Brintellix via a serotonin reaction, you may be developing serotonin syndrome, which can be life threatening. How are you doing?

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I found container in sons car. The pill is round and orange. It is marked by a capital A on top with 652 imprinted underneath. The reverse side is unmarked. I flushed script, but son has had a past of substance abuse. Somebody please help! ## The medication you describe is most likely Docusate Sodium, distributed by Major Pharmaceuticals Inc and used as a stool softener. ## The pill which you are describing is used as a laxative. It contains Docusate 50 mg + Senna 8.6 mg. Hope this helps!

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SIDE EFFECTS OF HYDROCO APAP5-500MG ## Common side effects may include dry mouth, itching, pinpoint pupils, dizziness, drowsiness, constipation, confusion, gas / heartburn, or flushed skin. If you experience irregular heartbeat or chest pain, difficulty breathing, wheezing, unusual weakness, cold / clammy skin, severe rash, fever, chills, or muscle aches and pains then notify your physician or prescriber ASAP! Also note that elderly patients have a higher likelihood of side effects. For more information about this drug, please refer to the link below... If you have any more questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to help you.

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I've finished my 22month course of 10mg/day. My doctor gave me the least dose to reduce side effects. Side effects were normal, dry skin joint pain etc. Recently I've been getting flushed very easily, several times per day on my cheeks and ears. I've finished the course 3wks ago and see improvement in terms of dryness on my lips and skin but the flushes seem to be getting worse. I've read it may take 2/3 months for accutane to get out of the body. How many more weeks till these flushes go as they make my face want to blow up with heat and its effecting me. Thanks!!

Found near my checked bag when I picked it off the conveyor belt in Bali. One pill only. No idea how it got there or what it is? I photographed it then flushed it. ## Did you ever find an answer to this? I found one just like what you've described and have no idea what it is! ## I just found a pill with a B a Line and the on the other side a 4 ? I don’t understand we’re it has come from? ## This is a uk prescription tablet, ibuprofen so nothing to worry about in terms of danger.

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I put Murine ear drops into my eye mistaking it for Murine eye drops. I had hard contacts in my eyes. Searing pain! Had a hard time removing the hard lens. It stuck to my eye. Once out, I flushed my eye with eye flush for 15 minutes. 24 hours later my eye is still very sore. I saw a specialist. He said my eye will recover but will be sore for a few days. He gave me a steroid eye drop. Checked out the health of my eyes at the same time. All is now on the mend but still stinging. During the first night a cold pack on my eye was very helpful. Note to self "read labels carefully." ## Hello, Effie! Wow! I am very sorry about what happened. How are you feeling? Eye drops in the ear are okay, but not ear drops in the eye, because they aren't sterile. Just an FYI for anyone else tha...

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White beads, three black lines on clear capsule ## did you ever find out what this pill was i just found one please let me know what it is if you know so i know what to do with it if it should be flushed or not thank you ## Amount of morphine sulfate per capsule (strength): 50 milligrams Appearance of capsules: The capsules are clear and have three black bands and K50 printed on them ## That is correct, this is a 50mg Kadian capsule, which contains Morphine in a time released formulation. It is an opiate that is most commonly used to treat moderate to severe pain. It carries the risk of being habit forming, and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, and constipation. As to proper disposal, you should never flush medications. The best method of disposal, ...

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