How Does It Work

I BEEN TAKING THE PILLS FOR A MONTH AND I HAVENT LOSE ANY WIGHT I WANT TO KNOW WHAT IM DOING WRONG I HAVENT GAIN BUT IM NOT LOSING ANY ## I'm sorry, you only posted this under the word BLUE, so I have no idea what medication you are asking about. ## iv been taking Yeduc Sibutramina for a month and i havent lose any weight there yellow and blue i would like to know what im doing wrong. ## Are you consulting with a doctor for proper use and diet? ## Having an awful time dealing with side effects of blood pressure meds. Have been on Diovan HCT 320/25 and Sular for years. Then when switched to nisoldipine 17 mg, the swelling in ankles and feet became unbearable. Now on Norvasc and hydrolchlorothiazide (also) Diovan and feel awful. Heartburn; tired; double blurry vision. BP still sky hig...

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How fast does the medication reacts within the body ## What medication are you asking about? There are some medications that will start to have an immediate effect, such as those used to relieve pain, but there are other that can take some time to work in the body, so I really can't provide you with any information, without knowing the specific medication(s) that you need information about.

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hi my vagina is itching on the vulva so I went to the pharmacy they gave me canex v ,when I insert the cream at night ,when i go to urinate in the morning the cream come out,is it working? ## Hello, Jaine! How are you? That is normal, there will always be some excess that is expelled. This is used to treat yeast infections and its typical side effects, other than the discharge, include irritation and redness, as reported by the FDA. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I want to use the eflaten tablet but i was diagnosed with HIV since 2010. Then i stopped my treatment last year after my TB treatment. Can i start taking the eflaten tablet again? ## How does aflaten work if I'm intimate with someone who is hiv negative without using protection? ## Hi, i want to know - my b.f has taken eflaten tablets and we used protection and one day it failed, so I am asking to know if I might get any problem from him? I am worried i'm hiv positive. plz help ## You need to be tested for drug resistance. You may have to go on a second line drug. Stopping an ARV can cause it to become ineffective against your virus. And then a completely different type of ARV is needed. ## He needs to learn his viral load. If it is undetectable then it is safe. To make sure you...

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I had an upper respiratory infection in January since that time I have been suffering from allergic rhinitis. I have had a CT scan that reports all is clear. I do not have deviated septum and my ENT says there is no infection. The most recent drug he has proscribed is Dymista. After about 30 minutes after I have sprayed it into each nostril, a thin mucous begins running down the back of my throat. I spend the next four hours hacking to keep it out of my lungs. The mucous also burns my tongue and of course, my throat is sore. Is this how Dymista is supposed to work? ## Hello, Bill! How are you? Yes, both the soreness and the discharge like that are listed as normal side effects for Dymista. You may want to ask your ENT if there is anything you can do about. Is there anything else I can h...

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right now i am on a coctail of 2400 MG of Gabapentin a day as well i take supuedol right now for my back pain witch is forever... I was taking 10 Mg of oxycodone IR, i find the supuedol is not at all an IR pill, i can feel when it begins to work, my oxy IR pills wich cost less than the Supuedols,the supuedol can take 2 hrs before any form of relief,as well when i took the oxycodone IR the pill was working in 15 minutes, pls Health Canada, what is going on with these crappy pills, coming here from India,? why does Canada allow any meds in when we can make and distribute our own , in Canada.. please help !! today my husband got his perscription of Gabapentin 800 Mg, kinda creepy when it is an oval pill with no scoring on it, as well a light black tiny print of a G2 on one side,pill not score

I am on Orlistat 120 mg 3 times a day to lose weight caused by meds. I find I am not eating a lot of fat so I don't understand how it works. ## The idea of Orlistat is to force you to eat less fat. If you do, you might poop your pants. Therefore, you eat healthier and consequently lose lots of weight. Eat a greasy pizza or something similar. If you don't have to run to the toilet, then you have the fake Orlistat.

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jalra 500 and gluformin G1 forte gives me extreme flatulence and cramps in the back, suffering very badly with bloating and loss of taste for food, dizziness and blurring of the eyes. What do i take in combination with jalra 500 if taken alone gives me extreme constipation? I am allergic to metformin so i need help badly. No doctor seems to understand that.

Is there. A dose you have to reach before it works ## Hello, Theresa! How are you? Usually, there is a minimum and maximum effective dose, but they are not the same for everyone. It's going to vary from person to person. One person may do well and get great results from the lowest dose available, but someone else may require the highest. There are also people that it may not work for, at all. Learn more Luvox details here. I've responded to several of your posts about the various medications, which ones have you actually tried? Are they just not working for you? ## I have tried many Effexor Zoloft lexapro also used abilify as an add on for a short time and zyprexa for a short time added on. I was most recently on paxil and now am tapering to luvox I never here from you again can...

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I'm switching from zoloft to paxil. I was feeling very bad on zoloft. I'm still on zoloft as my psychiatrist is tapering me off of it by having me cut from 100 to 50 mg for 14 days and then that's it. I've been on the paxil for three days. How long will it take for the paxil to start overcoming the bad side effects and withdrawal of zoloft? ## Hello, Keithman! How are you? About 2 to 3 weeks and perhaps a month, before it reaches its full efficacy level in your body. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, weight changes and dry mouth. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Its probably too late but it has become more apparent that Paxil can be problematic for alot. Includimg myself. I have been on it for 2 months and I started on 20mg and after a week I was to u...

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I took Spiriva the 1st time for 3 weeks and gavce up on it.My doctor says I have to give it a lot more time to show it,s effectiveness.I am now on my 4th week with no obvious improvement.Any suggestions=???? ## Spiriva contains the active ingredient Tiotropium, it is a Bronchiodialotor. Most medications take at least a month to reach their full level of efficacy in your body. If it is not working after this time period, it just may not be the right medication for you and you should definitely speak to your doctor, again. As with any medication, some people get great results from them and some don't, it just depends on your body chemistry. Did your doctor tell you how long they wanted you to continue to try it? ## ofcourse it works, as we know, it is the best drug for chronic bronchi...

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I have just learned that Limbrel exists. I had been on NSAIDS for years, first a combo of Ibuprofen & Salsalate, then moved from that to Celebrex. Three years ago my kidneys started to fail. I was diagnosed with Stage 3 kidney failure. I was pulled off ALL NSAIDS FOREVER. Needless to say, I was devastated. Yes, I was upset about the kidney failure, but I was MORE upset about the fact I could not take anything for relief of my severe osteoarthritis. My rheumatologist did put me on Plaquenil,, which helps some, but still doesn't address the inflammation. I am on pain meds too, for other reasons, but again, they don't even touch the pain from inflammation. I learned earlier this week, from a Dr. I was sent to for another issue, of the existence of Limbrel. My rheumatologist has...

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I went to the doctor 7 days ago and was perscribed flagyl, it has not seemed to work yet. For seven months my stomach had been making loud gurgling noises for no apparent reason. My doctor thought it could bacteria not where it should be. I was not told how long to take the medication but he wants to meet back in 3 weeks. He gave me enough pills to last 3 months. Will this go away sooner than 3 weeks? ## Hello, Alexis! How are you? It is completely normal for your stomach to do that and everyone's does so, occasionally. Its usually due to stomach acid forming gas and may be related to what you've eaten, something you drank, or even not eating as much as usual. Flagyl is an antibiotic, so it will only help with bacterial infections. Its typical side effects, as listed by the FDA,...

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Please respond. I have never taken it and it was just prescribed for me. I have taken other benzos but they don't help my extreme anxiety. Hoping this will. ## These medications typically work within minutes of taking them and don't need to be taken regularly to have their intended effect. That's why the are usually prescribed to be taken 'as needed'. Generally, they should start to have some effect in about 15 to 20 minutes of ingesting it and 45 minutes to an hour for the full effect. Learn more Valium details here. The only way to see if it works for is by trying it. It does have the potential to be habit forming, just like other benzodiazepines and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache and irritability. Is there anything else I can help with...

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I have severe RA, hip and femur full of bullet fragments and severe muscle loss. I have been taking 3 x's a day mscontin 30mg. Dr put me on 30mg of Opana 2 x's daily. I took first 2hours and not helping yet with my pain. How long does it take to kick in fully? Thank you ## The ER designates it as being a time released medication, so it doesn't all take effect, at once, it is slowly released over a period of time, but you should start to feel some relief within a few minutes of taking it. Has there been any change? The FDA warns that this medication carries the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, and constipation.

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My Dr prescribed this TEVA 7543 for my chronic lower back pain. How does it work? I don't have depression and Duloxetine is an antidepressant. ## The FDA has discovered that many medications in this class can also help with certain types of nerve pain, but it may take 4 to 5 weeks, before you know how well it will work for you. Its typical side effects are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, mood swings, and weight gain. How long have you been taking it? ## Going to start Dulan (Duloxetine) 20 mg with Inderal. I have pain in my arms, shoulder and neck. Especially at night. I can't bend my arms due to pain and discomfort. I stay awake most nights. Pain gets worse after intercourse. Hope this will help improve my symptoms. ## I have been diagnosed ...

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I was prescribed methylprednisolone for a reaction to poison ivy and have finished day 4 of the pack. I feel as if I have little to no relief. I am in constant discomfort (having a tough time sleeping even) and the rashes do not appear to be going away. One in fact seems to be getting worse. ## Hello, Diane! How are you? You'll need to finish the pack and then you'll likely start to see some improvement. If not, then you should consult your doctor. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this mediation as possibly including nausea, dizziness, nervousness, anxiety and insomnia. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I've been taking lizness for almost 2 or 3 weeks.. But when I take it I do have results like a hour or so after but towards the night time I get bloated and can't go to the restroom and urinating even starts to become hard to do. And I also have cramping and pain with bloating towards the end of the day. ## Hello, BRead! How are you? Those can be normal side effects of Linzess, as listed by the FDA and most other users have reported similar experiences. Other side effects may include nausea, dizziness, abdominal cramping and diarrhea. However, the problem urinating is concerning and you should consult your doctor about that. Can anyone else that's been on it chime in? ## I too have issues urinating sometime when I take linzess and severe cramping and bloating,dizziness and n...

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I statred taking Sam-e . 200 mg and worked up to 400mg. I buy it at health food sores, and better yet, price wise CVS Pharmacy Brand. Seems to help eleavate my mood, so I'm not depressed. Anyone know iof there are any bad side effects to Sam-E? ## It has been known to cause diarrhea, anxiety, dizziness, and insomnia at higher doses. You can learn more about it on the Mayo Clinic website. It does seem to help some people. However, are you on any prescription medications? There are some that it should not be taken with.

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I've been on methadone liquid now for roughly 3 years, though 60 is the highest ive ever taken, 10 being lowest and it amazes me how strong and powerful this stuff is. I swear i dropped down to 20 and was ready to switch over to subutex, but right at the last minute i bottled it despite my doctor really saying do it, best move you will ever make, but my reasons were i really was so depressed, sweating profoundly, no sleep. Also was coming off a 20 yr valium addiction take away a few yrs in detoxes and rehabs. I'm a londoner uk by the way, nice too meet ya. All good serious website help me. Anyway well instead of swapping over to subs i put my methadone up to 35 then 40 and stopped. Also still dabble with valium and klonopin once a week, stupid really. I gotta gdt off this methad...

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