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Hi i am looking for a doctor who specializes in treatment for severe lower back pain..i live in columbus ohio and have been receiving oxy 15 mg..for female problems..but because of these new laws my dr said i needed to find a new dr for pain management ## what new laws are you talking about? ## My doctor told me i had to start seeing a pain specialist and he could no longer prescribe me the meds i have i have been receiving because he was my ob gyn..any ideas on what to do or who to go or see for these type of meds ## Danielle is correct about the information she's received from her doctor. Due to increased instances of improper prescribing and over prescribing of controlled substance medications, new stricter regulations have been put in place to discourage most doctors from prescr...

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I have been adviced by my Dr. to take TELESTAR BETA 50 daily one tab in the morning. I was on HIGHPRESS 50 and 25 (morning and eveng) previously. But after taking TELESTAR BETA 50 for one day i felt uneasyness, giddiness, slight headach throughout the day... are these side effects of TELESTAR BETA 50...

I was on Tri Sprintec for ever! My doctor gave me Tri Nessa last month and today when i went to pick up my script it is Norgestimate Eth Estradiol Tab. Ive head this one makes girls gain weight more and breaks out their skin more. I called my doctor and the nurses said they are all the same just different names. it makes me nervous they are switching me and not being constant should i try this new one ? or make sure i get tri nessa back?!!? ## Hello, I've personally been through the same situation you have. I was on Seasonique for years and then the doctor switched me to a generic brand because my insurance would no longer cover "non generic" brands. Since then I had horrible breakouts and started experiencing a lot of anxiety/migraines. Those symptoms didn't occur overn...

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I bought a 130 ct bottle of low dosage Bufferin for heart reasons. (I recently had a tripple bypass) I noticed that several pills we only half sized while others were concave on one side thereby reducing the dosage. I have switched to Bayer. ## If they were purchased in the U.S. you can report these anomalies to the FDA at 800-332-1088, but they will probably need the information from the packaging, such as the lot number and expiration date. You can also contact the manufacturer and the information to do that should also be on the packaging. Are there any other questions or comments? ## I have the same problem. Half sized pills with some concave pills. They are from a 130 ct also. I need to know how to get in touch the the maker. No info on the bottle, and the paper insert has been thr...

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I started my period in April, but I wasn't on the brown pill yet. and now I haven't had a period for the month of may. I have no symptoms of pregnancy. I kept holding my urine in for a while now my bladder hurts. maybe that caused my cycle not to come? idk. and I'm taking lo loestrine FE. ## Have you contacted your doctor? Why are you holding your urine in? That's never really a good idea, because it can cause various problems, such as urinary tract infections. It can be normal to skip your menstrual cycle, when you are new to taking oral contraceptives, due to your body adjusting to the hormones, but you should talk to your doctor to be certain. Learn more: Oral Contraceptive

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So last year I was on yaz and after about 3 months, I started having cramps and gas and always felt like my stomach wasnt settled. My mom thought I was lactose intolerant but when I stopped my pills over summer, my stomach was back to normal. Now I am on yaz again and after 2 months the same thing is happening with my stomach. Has anyone else experienced this with yaz? Should I be worried. I think I am going to ask my doctor to switch. ## Hello, Marz! How are you? Has there been any change? Those can be side effects of oral contraceptives, according to the NIH. You may also experience headache, PMS-like symptoms, and spotting. Speaking to your doctor about switching to a different one is most likely a good idea. With many medications, it is a matter of trial and error to find one that w...

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I just started a new birth control two and half weeks ago. I have been on birth control before, started at 16, with some stomach pains for a couple days within the first month. That was on Lo Loestrin Fe, then I switched to the generic. Now moved out and getting my birth control on my own at 20, a new doctor gave me microgestin. (She was so insincere and wanted me out the door ASAP). For a few days I have felt nausea and severe stomach pain, only throwing up once. But it would go away after a few hours. Today things took a horrible turn. The pain was so unbearable from my abdomen I was in fetal position crying all day like a child, while my boyfriend tried to do everything he could to help. Not eating a meal in a couple days, I dry heaved twice and my body temperature would rise and fal...

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i am facing headache & acidity too much, can u help to tell me the suitable tablet. ## When do they occur? How severe are they? What have you tried to remedy the problems? Learn more Headache details here. Learn more Antacid details here.

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I take 500mgs a day and suger level is always over 200 do I need atleast 850 twice a day to lower it more. ## I take glucophage HCL ER 1000 mg a day and my blood sugars are still between 137 and 200 can you help me. Do I need to change the dose or the Medication. Sometime the medication will cause my blood sugar to go to the 20's or 30's requiring me to take a high protien intake right away. I am on an 1800 cal. diet all my life. I have tried different things to help lower my blood sugar but nothing helps. I work 11-7 I am a nurse. At times the glugophage gives me severe diarrhea as well as constant nausea. My Dr. tells me it is my head, that I can't believe since I do my blood sugars 3 times a day 2 hours after meals as per his orders. I have also tried doing them before me...

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The story goes like this I had a family member on Hospice and they since have passed but the Hospice company said I need to destroy the medication my self so I have to ask are they able to be flushed or how can I destroy them ??? There are almost 25 bottles full of pain medication hundreds and hundreds of pills and anxiety medication !! I am thinking about taking them back to the doctors office and they could give them to someone that needs them that maybe can't afford them !!! Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated as I don't want to flush them and make animals suffer they are all controlled medications from pain pills there are like 9 different types and strengths to anxiety mess same different meds and strengths ??? I really want to get rid of them ... Thanks in advance fo...

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Unethical failure to adequately treat pain continues after years of consideration of same as unethical. What can we DO? These are real people doing real suffering. I know how to get what I need but only because of medical/pharmacological sophistication coupled with a wonderful primary care MD.. MD's tell patients DEA won't allow it... Patients adhere to old myths (like the woman who couldn't get oxycodone but was AFRAID to use the morphine prescribed because of a long-discarded mythology as well as the advent of very effective SR morphine formulations which make it less dangerous than aspirin. ## Unfortunately, I don't think there will be any way to stop these problems, until such a time as people stop abusing such medications. Every doctor has to be on guard for such be...

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what are the results like being on Lamocagine and Vimpat for Partial complex seizures ## Hello, Rjm! How are you? The FDA lists the typical side effects are possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, mood swings and weight gain. Most people who are on them for a long period of time also develop some memory loss. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Hello im on week four of the birth control patch going on day three and my period has not started is this normal ## Hello, Tee! How are you? I'm sorry, but I'm not clear, are you wearing a patch this week or not? Because you're only supposed to wear them for 3 weeks, then take the fourth week off. However, either way, yes it can be normal to have irregular periods due to the hormones in them. The FDA lists the other typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, irritability and PMS-like symptoms.

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Need some docs in north dallas area willing to help control pain with medications. {edited for privacy} Please ## Hello, Crazygirl! How are you? I'm sorry, but there is no listing of doctors according to whether they will or will not prescribe medications that I can refer to for you. Do you currently have a PCP? If so, having them refer you to someone would likely be the easiest way to find the help you need.

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I am taking lupisulin m30 70 100 iu ml, this insulin 12 units in morning and 10 units in evening 30 minutes before lunch and dinner respectively. Along with this I am taking Jalra M 50mg/500mg twice a day before meals. Also I am taking Glimisave2, Optisulin, and Razel F5. Nusar50 for BP. After consuming all these medicines my sugar level is not in control. I am going for walks in the early morning, 7 kms. in 1 hour. This is what I do regularly. Help me. How can I control my sugar levels? ## What types of foods do you eat? The NIH lists your diet as being very important for controlling your blood sugar. You need to keep your diet as low in fats, and sugar, as possible. They can both elevate your blood sugar levels. What levels have your sugars been tested at recently? Do you get a lot of...

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Is it possible to take the brown pill and still miss your period if you not pregnant . ## Yes, some women stop experiencing periods while taking oral contraceptives, according to NIH reports. Other side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, weight changes, and PMS-like symptoms. Did you miss any active tablets?

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My mother is living with me now and her incontinence (bladder) is a big issue. She wets herself in public and home is a constant mess. Any suggestions? I have a timer that goes off every hour to remind her to go to the bathroom. My father still lives by himself and had prostrate cancer several years ago. Now he has bladder issues - was taking Vesicare and just got off gelnique because he says it doesn't work. Went back to vesicare Suggestions???

SIDE EFFECTS ## i was taking femiane for 2 wks i realize that my skin start itching me a lot and i have a lot of bumps on my skin that itchs me really bad. WHat can I use to stop the itching and clear up these bumps ## my 2 yr old may have swalloed 19 of my femiane pills..she was taken to the emergency room and had her stomach pumped...she stayed for observation for 24 hrs..she is dong fine...will she have any side effects later on? ## i have taking femiane for two weeks now and started spotting or (maybe my period) today do i stop the pill or should i continue until the package is finished. How do i regulate this. ## If i am taking femiane to regulate my periods because its coming late an even to doesnt normally come the time it use to and i am getting pimples/acne on my face. The doct...

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I have been taking adderall as an adult for almost a year now. The first 6 months I was on AuroLife's 20mg generic as filled by CVS. Then CVS dropped my insurance carrier, so I changed to WalMart pharmacy. Walmart filled it with the same Aurolife 20mg for one month, then switched me to the pink for a month, then switched me to a white one, then was going to switch me again. After spending several hours at several pharmacies, I have made the following conclusions: 1. Most do not allow you (THE PATIENT), to request a generic of your choosing. You get what you get, so you are at the mercy of their vendor and profit margin in regards to what goes in your body. 2. Most do not, or will not, fill with name brand Adderall. Even if they can, or will, you're looking at $300 - $500 per fil...

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I am 2 weeks late for my period so I went to the doctor. They checked me out and did a pregnancy test which was negative. I did 4 at home which were all negative as well. My doctor then prescribed me birth control (Sprintec) to help me regulate my period... So I can start it... My question is, since I haven't gotten my period and it's not Sunday, do I start the blue pills first still or take the white to help get my period? Idk... Please help. ## The pills that you take the week you are supposed to get your menstrual cycle do not contain any active ingredients and will not help you get your period. They are placebo pills and usually cause bleeding due to breakthrough bleeding, since it is a week off of the hormones in the other pills. That said, you do not have to start these on...

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