Morning After Over The Counter

I am presently taking gabapentin and if I forget 1 tablet it is awful. I can't sleep and my legs ache and the next morning because of the lack of sleep I can not function. I am on this medicine for back pain and I do believe it helps.. I would like to get off this drug and maybe try something natural but not sure what is in this. I have read several horror stories that have concerned me on the withdrawal from this drug. Just looking for something that may be a natural substitute. Thank you so much.. By the way I am 68 years old and take 600 mg at bedtime.. ## Hello, Eloise! How are you? Unfortunately, there is no over the counter equivalent. Rather than missing tablets, if you have a smart phone, there are quite a few reminder apps available for free that you can set to go off, so t...

9 REPLIES

Just started on Nuvigil for daytime drowsiness from OSA, third day. First night I couldn't sleep; second night I took 3mg of melatonin and was able to sleep, but not quite as awake on third morning as prior day - haven't fallen asleep yet, but yawning. Is melatonin OK to use to make sure I get to sleep at night, or might that be counteracting the nuvigil into the next day? Should I expect some variability in the first couple of weeks regarding how awake I feel in the day and when it wears off in the evening? Should I not take melatonin at night if it's keeping me up? ## Hello, SleepyPete1 How are you? It should be okay, as long as your doctor approves of you taking it. I didn't find any dangerous problems or interactions listed between the two, but it's always best t...

1 REPLY

I took Ativan .5 mg this morning @1:30 and than Friday evening the emergency room doctor gave me 1mg to calm my nerves down! I don't like the side affacts and was hoping to try a natural relaxant! So can I take the natural supplement with Ativan in my system and how long should I wait to take natural relaxant? Will it counter react if it's still in my system? I want to live a normal life with out relying on a drug that has all these side affects! ## Hello, Marilyn! How are you? The product you mentioned is a natural supplement, so it has not been evaluated for possible reactions with prescription medications. It also has not actually been proven to help with anything. They don't give specifics on the amounts, but it's listed as containing Valerian, Passion Flower and Mag...

1 REPLY

my husband has been taking omeprazole for an ulcer, and to protect his stomach from cumadin. i went to get his script yesterday, and medicare and medicaid isnt covering it anymore... just like nexium and protonix. the price of the script is 407.00!!!! we just dont know where to go from here. is there an alternative med that anyone knows of that medicare will pay for? ## They covered it, until very recently and it is the generic, one of the cheaper medications. You should check his coverage to see what medications they will cover. ## I would be getting your husband to try over the counter Zantac 150mg twice a day. morning and supper and that will help better then the Nexium and Prevacid and other acid reducers. i am on Zantac twice a day, can't take Nexium and others. to many side ef...

2 REPLIES

Hi, every morning and through the day my eyes are burning, itching, and really red. I have read up on different vitamins, but was wondering if anyone has the same problem. Thanks Clare ## Lately I have had the same problem. Although an antihistamine helps with the itching, sneezing due to allergy, my eyes are quite red. Checking with my eye doctor, he suggested that my eyes are dry due to time of year and not enough moisture, so I was advised to use lubricating eye drops about 4 times a day. Picked up over-the-counter eye drops. This has helped a lot. ## Clare, I also have to advise seeing an eye doctor, rather than guessing what's wrong and trying to treat it yourself. Your vision isn't something worth risking to guess work. It may be due to allergies and dryness, like the issu...

3 REPLIES

I have a massive toothache and was looking through my old prescriptions for something for pain. I found a bottle that the label is faded from being kept on the windowsill and was wondering what the pills were. They are small, white with a fancy V on one side and blank on the other. Any ideas? It's early Saturday morning and I can't get to the dentist until Tuesday and Tylenol isn’t cutting it anymore. ## I'm sorry, but there aren't any prescription pain medications that just have a V on them, they all have additional numbers or letters. If this only has a V then it is only logical to conclude that it's something that's available over the counter and I'm sorry to say that leaves the possible options very wide open as to what it may be. Learn...

5 REPLIES

I use Rhineton tablets to control my dogs skin allergies ! 1 tablet a day in the morning I have relocated to the United States and The vet here had not heard of Rhineton , is it known by another name in the US and is it available over the counter at pharmacies ## Hello, Abby! How are you? Yes and yes! This medication is listed as containing the antihistamine Chlorpheniramine and it is available over the counter in most stores. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including dizziness, drowsiness and dry mouth. Is there anything else I can help with?

1 REPLY

I'm a quadriplegic and have not control over bladder functioning. Recently the doctor had advised me to take soliten 10mg in the morning and Soliten 5 mg at night to increase the capacity of bladder and do CIC at the interval of 4 hours. I want to know, is it a safe medicine or has any side effect. ## All medications carry the risk of possibly causing side effects, even over the counter products. Soliten contains the active ingredient Solifenacin, it is a urinary antispasmodic, which is used to treat overactive bladder. Learn more Soliten details here. Side effects may include: nausea, dry mouth, blurred vision and constipation. Are you on any other medications? ## can I use soliten & Titanium Dioxide together as I am having serious problem in urination that is urgency and incon...

4 REPLIES

Loratidine no longer works for me and my nose is always running. I'm allergic to dust and mold. occasionally I get sinus headaches but not all the time. ## Hello, Jeanne! How are you? Have you ever tried Allegra/Fexofenadine? It's very similar and also available over the counter. However, only your doctor can say wether or not it is safe for you. Side effects may include dizziness, drowsiness and dry mouth. ## Ask your doctor about Singulair, it is a prescription/nondrowsy allergy medication. Since your allergic response "cells" are most productive in the early morning hours, like midnight through 3 am,, it is best to take Singulair at 8 pm so the drug peaks at that time. Talk to your doctor, I've seen amazing results.

2 REPLIES

I just started taking lipozene yesterday late afternoon.This morning there wre two capsules pieces in the toliet bowl after I pooped. Does that mean it's not wooing like it should? ## HI, Buddy! How are you? This is an over the counter product, not a prescription medication and the first thing I found, when I searched for information on it is an article from the LA Times discussing how the manufacturers have made many bold claims, but there is nothing to back them up. It has never been proven to work, at all. Thus, I can't tell you if they are doing anything and if that is or isn't normal. Does anyone else know more? ## The same thing happened to me!! Have found out more? Are you still taking them? Are they working? I just broke the pill into a glass of water and see what ha...

2 REPLIES

How should I take Adgain tablet each day? Should I take it in the morning or night time? How many should I take per day, and should I take it before or after eating food? ## The manufacturer of this product is Cipla Ltd in India. Adgain is an over the counter supplement for the hair and is intended to help improve the hair's structure. It contains the following ingredients: Calcium D-pantothenate...............50 mg L-Cystine..........................................60 mg Thiamine mononitrate...................10 mg Brewers yeast...................................100 mg Biotin................................................5 mg Iron...................................................10 mg Zinc..................................................25mg The recommended dosage is one capsule...

1 REPLY

Is there something over the counter that works like Librax? I have GAD and have occasional morning bouts of irritabal bowel syndrome. I had a prescription for Librax and still have a few but I don't know if the doc will refill it. ## HI, Wendy! No, I'm afraid there isn't. There may be some natural herbal remedies that you could try, if you have a health food/vitamin shop nearby, they are usually pretty knowledgeable about such things and can make suggestions….of course you always need to make sure that your trying such things is okay with your doctor, before doing so. Otherwise, the best suggestion I can make is to discuss the issue with your doctor. They may refill it, it is fairly common for such issues to occur regularly and not really clear up on their own, so many...

4 REPLIES

I choked on a pill this morning. I couldnt breathe in or out. I gave my self the hiemlich. First on our counter & then over my couch. Scared the crap outta my daughter & my dog. Since I love avocados, I was wondering if I could eat a bunch of those instead. ## You can try it, to see if it helps, as long as your doctor approves. Orange juice and oranges also contain a lot of potassium, according to the FDA and it seems they might be a lot safer for you. Potatoes can also be a great source. How low was your potassium? Are you on any other medications? ## yes, im on other medications. furosemide, spironolactone, a gerd medication & lactulose because im on a liver transplant list. im kind of limbo right now. my meld score is between 10 & 14

2 REPLIES

I ave been prescribed by Dr Pantocid for my acidic reflexes. After using the tab every morning, I suffered efrom severe Constipation. to check, when i stopped i had normal motion. Pl advise me whether i shall continue the same medicine or any other suitable medicine to cure my acidity. pl adv ## Hi, Ramarao! Sorry about the problem you had. What type of diet do you eat? While you should consult your doctor to be sure, it may be that you just need to add some additional fiber to correct this problem. Many fiber supplements are readily available over the counter and this can frequently happen with various medications in people that don't take in enough of it in their daily diets.

1 REPLY

I was non symptamatic before taking pantoprazole. Now I have nausea, sleep problems and overall having stomach issues I did not have. Gastro doc prescribed after upper GI as a preventive measure. Ready to stop all together. ## Same problem here, once I take a Pantoprazole in the morning I cannot sleep the next night. Never had problems sleeping before. Will call the doctor and ask if something else is available. ## It can cause these types of issues, as side effects, in some people, so you both should contact your doctors and discuss trying something else. I also had problems with PPIs and had to stop using them. The medication that finally worked well for me was Pepcid, which contains the active ingredient Famotidine and is available both over the counter and by prescription. Are there...

2 REPLIES

I am looking for an over the counter alternative for Dexilant 60mg cap. Is there one available? ## Hello, Quadcities1! How are you? It isn't available over the counter, but there are others that are, such as Lansoprazole, which is also known by the name brand Prevacid. However, please check with your doctor, before switching to make sure that it is safe for you to do so. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Drink a shot glass of Apple Cider vinegar, every morning. You may also drink it if you feel acid reflux is coming on due to the food you are eating. Stop eating fried foods. Try the 3 B' Bake, Boil and Broiled to heal your stomach. ## DO not drink a 'shot' of apple vinegar without diluting or you risk damage to your esophagus!!!!!!!! ## If I take Dexilant once p...

4 REPLIES

Is there any side effect of these medicine? I am taking olmesar 40 mg &stamlo 10 mg.there is a swelling in my foot up to knee in both legs.Before taking this medicine my blood pr was 100&160 mg. Now it is 80&130 mg. Now my Doctor has advised me to change the doses as olmesar H 40 mg in the morning after break fast &stamlo 5 mg in the night. ## All medications carry the risk of side effects, even over the counter products that you can buy in an store. Olmesartan is an ARB that is mainly used to treat high blood pressure. This class of medications usually carries a very low risk of side effects for most people, but you may experience: nausea, dizziness, headache and stomach pain. Read more: Stamlo contains the active ingredient Amlodipine, it is a calcium channel blocker...

8 REPLIES

HII CAN ANY1 TELMEE DA ANSWER OF MY QUESTION MY HUSBAND TKE CONCOR TWICE A DAY 1 TABLET IN MORNING AND 1 IN NIGHT IZ IT OK OR ANY SIDEEFFECT???????? ## All medications carry the risk of side effects, even over the counter products, however, what you have to keep in mind is that if he has high blood pressure, it is far more risky to let his condition get out of control. Concor contains the active ingredient Bisoprolol, which is a beta blocker that is used to treat hypertension and some cardiac conditions. Side effects may include: nausea, headache, weight changes and stomach pain. Learn more: Are there any other questions or comments?

1 REPLY

white oblong 44-334 ## I cannot find an identification for this exact pill, but I can tell you that pills marked with a 44 followed by additional numbers are over the counter items. ## I spilled my daily medication this morning and found one of the pills you described when crawling on the floor. I couldn't find any information online either. It turned out to be CVS Extra Strength Headache Relief coated caplets. I'm not in the medical field but I hope that helps.

2 REPLIES

I am suffering from Bronchial asthma and have been advised to take one puff each, first Asthaline inhalor and after few minutes one puff of Foracort Inhalor. It is providing me great relief for 24 hours.But I repeat the course as a routine daily in the morning alongwith bed tea.I want to know whether it is safe medication, has no sideeffects. ## Hi, Rampiara! How are you? All medications carry the risk of side effects, even over the counter products. Foracort contains the active ingredients Budesonide and Formoterol, it's most common side effects may include nausea, throat irritation, horsiness and trembling. Learn more Foracort details here. Asthalin contains the active ingredient Albuterol/Salbutamol and its side effects may include anxiety, headache, tremor and palpitations. Lear...

1 REPLY