Take One Pill 6 Times A Day

I've been prescribed naproxen tablets that says on bottle,Take ONE tablet -TWO TWICE daily. Am I taking two daily( one morning and night) or four daily as in two in the morning and two in the afternoon? ## Take one in the morning and one at night. ## Have you double checked with your pharmacist, or doctor? That wording is a bit hard to understand, it could mean to take one tablet twice daily, or that you could take one to two tablets twice daily. The FDA warns that this medication may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, increased risk of bleeding, and stomach irritation. Ref: Naproxen Information Are you on any other medications?

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How long is the interval for 3 x a day be? ## Hi Maureen, If you're to take one pill 3 times a day, the best advice I can offer is that you divide 24 (hours in day) by 3. This would equate to taking one pill every 8 hours. I hope this makes sense! Please post back if you have any other questions or comments regarding this. ## 3 TAB A DAY, OF LEVETIRACETA 1000MG. HE WOULD LIKE TO SPREAD THEM OUT. ## Not true. That's every 8 hours. When it's 3 times a day you take 3 times during the day. You don't have to wake up or take it around the clock.only if it says every 8 hours. So what times are best for you. I take mine morning, lunch, and dinner. ## This is the most intelligent, well-explained answer to this question that I've ever come across. My Dr was not able to tell me...

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I am taking DOXYCYCLINE HYCLATE it says one pill twice a day for ten days, but what would happen if I took three a day instead l? ## Hello, MermaidGirl! How are you? This is an antibiotic, so the amount in your body needs to remain consistent for the duration of treatment, in order to eradicate the bacteria. Thus, you should take it twice a day, as prescribed. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I'm taking diclofenac and Iread the bottle wrong instead of taking one pill twice a day iI'vebeen taking just one pill a day what will be the outcome since i havent been taking two and what can I do ## Hello, Jahve! How are you? You can just start taking 2 a day, unless your doctor instructs otherwise, there is no harm from taking less, but you may have experienced more pain than if you'd been taking two. The FDA classifies this medication as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and 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?

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I am taking macaroot and vitex it says take one pill three times a day but I always forget can I take all three at once Or is that really bad? If i do it what kind of results could it have? ## @Dominique, From your description I get the sense that it may be best to continue trying to adhere to the dosing guidelines listed on the packaging, since that's probably how you optimize its effectiveness. However, from my own understanding it may also depend on what dose you're taking. Reason I say that is because Vitex reportedly comes in dosage forms of up to 400mg and the average dose of maca is listed at 1,000mg to 2,000mg. My theory is that if you fall within these parameters then it's still considered a "normal" dose, whether taken all at once or divided throughout the ...

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How many tablets should I take in whole is it 4 whole tablet or I have to make half of two tablet and take 4 times ## Hello, Geet! How are you? It would be best to double check with your doctor or pharmacist to be sure, but under U.S. FDA prescribing guidelines that would be 8 tablets a day, you would take 2 pills for each dose, every 6 hours. What medication have you been prescribed?

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I'M TAKING CYCLOBENZAPR 10MG TAKE 1 TABLET 3 TIMES A DAY AS NEEDED. NOW IF MY PAIN GETS WORSE BEFORE MY MED IS DO CAN I TAKE ONE EARLIER ## Hello, Tony! How are you? No, you shouldn't take it earlier than the prescribed dosing schedule. This isn't an analgesic, anyway, so it really won't help with pain like that. The FDA classifies this as a muscle relaxant, so it helps relieve the pain associated with strains, sprains and spasms. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache and dry mouth. If you need something else for pain, you should speak to your doctor about what you can take. Is there anything else I can help with?

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How much gap to give when I have to have antibiotic 4 times daily ## Hello, Bonnie! How are you? If a medication is prescribed to be taken 3 times a day, that would be every 8 hours; if it is 4 times a day, that would be every 6 hours. The FDA lists the typical side effects of antibiotics as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Penicillin vk 500 mg do i have to wait 12 hrs the bottle says twice a day

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I was prescribed Norco 5/325 1 pill 3 times a day as needed but the script was only for 60 pills. is that considered a month supply or 20 day supply? ## Hello, Lori! How are you? It would be best to check with your pharmacy, but it was most likely intended as a 30 day supply, since it's only to be taken as needed. Your doctor likely believes there are days when you won't need to take 3. The FDA classifies this medication as being a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. When do you have another appointment? ## well I went to the dr yesterday and told him what was going on... he put me on soma 2 times a day and reduced my Norco to 2 times a day. I was very hones...

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Since I am taking cyclobenzaprine how often is three times a day? They are 10 MG tablets ## Hello, Kristina! How are you? Are you supposed to take them up to 3 times a day, as needed, or did your doctor direct to take them regularly? Generally, they should be taken about 8 hours apart. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache and dry mouth.

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When taking prescribed antibiotics and the dosage is 1 pill twice a day, how many hours should before the next dosage? ## Hi Dman, Based on a 24 hour time scale, if you're required to take 1 pill twice daily, that "generally" means taking 1 pill every twelve hours. However I would recommend double checking this with your doctor first, in case he or she has special instructions for your individual case. From what I understand, the dosing schedule may also depend on the brand and whether or not it's an extended release tablet. I hope this helps! What's the name of the antibiotic you're taking? ## levetiraceta 1000MG ## I've just started taking Nitrofurantoin MCR 100MG CAPSULES. They're yellow in color. ## I'm taking amox-clav 875mg tablets. Confused at ...

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Hello. I'm taking 500mg of Amoxicillin for my tooth infection and I'm suppose to take my dosage at 3pm. So can I take it 4 hours later and continue the cycle at 11pm? Or wait 8 hours? ## Hello, Moraima! How are you? You should take it as close to every 8 hours as possible to maintain the levels of it in your body to fully eradicate the infections bacteria. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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What is the best time to drink my medicine?I need to drink my levodopa ( for Parkinson ) 5 times a day 1 tablet. Is it 24 hours divine 5 ? Is like every 5 hours i need to take my medicine?If i take my medicine 8 am , 1pm,6pm, 11pm and 4 am is it right? But i do not want to wake up 4 am in the morning to drink medicine, because i need to eat first and then after 30 minutes i can drink my medicine. What can i do?

I have been on oxycodone 30 mg 4 times a day for years and it seems not to be working as well. Should it be ok to ask my Dr to up my amount taken daily? ## There are higher doses that your doctor can prescribe, though they likely won't direct you to take it more frequently throughout the day. 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. There is also a time released formulation that you can try, if your doctor approves, it is available under the name brand Oxycontin. Are you on any other medications?

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i need my dr to go up on my oxycodone 30 mg from 5 times a day to 6 times a day can he do that ## any luck??? post if so ## It can usually be taken every 4 to 6 hours, so at the minimum 4 hours, that would be 6 times a day. There is also the possibility of raising the dosage, or switching to a time released formulation that may give you better pain control. WHat has your doctor advised? ## i am in ky. i am looking for a dr. who will write me a perscripton for oxycodone 30 mg. the dr. i had been seeing moved. does anyone know where i can go to get them. thanks ## Yes because that is what I an taking from my doctor. ## Does Anyone know were to get oxy 30 mg percribed my doc moved out of state I live in Albuquerque nm ## I am on oxycodone 30 mg 6 times a day but with the new laws and docto...

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I have been on Contrace for 6 weeks now, and am very pleased with the results. I was prescribed contrave due to severe endometriosis and other hormonal issues I was having. I didnt start taking it until 5 weeks ago, about 3 months after my hysterectomy. I am 28, and am going through serious hormonal stuff along with menopause, and I would diet and exercise yet nothing was happening with my weight. So I decided to start my contrave to help, and it has really moved things along for me. However, when I got to week 4 and upped my daily dosage to 2 i the AM and 2 in the PM, I experienced some serious nausea and dizziness; blinding optic nerve headaches. I understand that these are common side effects, but I have 2 small children and cannot live that way. So I decided to try taking 1 pill eve...

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I was diagnosed with shingles and was prescribed with ACYCLOVIR 400 MG TABLETS and it says to take 2 tablets by mouth five times per day for 7 days.. But I don't understand? How many hours apart do I wait for each set of two tablets? ## I was just given the same med, but mine is 1 tab 5x day. My doctor said I didn't have to wake up at night for a dose, so I set this up: 6am,10am, 2pm, 6pm and the last one for the day @ 10pm. Hope this helps. ## My prescription for CARB/LEVO 25 - 100 mg reads: Take 1 and 1/2 tablets by mouth 5 times a day. The first pill would be at 8:00 AM. When would the times be for pills 2, 3, 4 and 5 - if bedtime is involved, which would be at 22:30 / 10:30 PM? Thank you for your assistance.

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If I wake up at 1pm and take my 1st pill, 2nd pill at 6pm, then 3rd pill at 1am... Then, I wake up at 10AM and take my 1st pill of the day, would that be me consuming 4 pills in 24 hours like an overdose or is it okay??? I do that alot. I'd wake up the next day and at 10AM take my 1st one then another at 5 then last one at 11pm. I'm not on a schedule with you medicine, I just take it when I wake up and throughout the day. Please let me know. ## You should be on a schedule. If you are supposed to take it 3 times a day, you should be taking one approximately every 8 hours. To maintain its full level of efficacy in the body, the FDA warns that it should be taken on a regular schedule. Its typical side effects are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, mood swings...

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I take 1 Percocet every 6 hours for pain and I have 60 tablets how long should they last? ## Hello, Penny! How are you? If you take them every 6 hours, then 60 tablets would last 15 days. However, if the prescribing instructions from your doctor say to take as needed, then your doctor may expect them to last longer. The FDA classifies this medication as a narcotic analgesic, so it carries the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth and constipation. Is there anything else I can help with? ## If the doctor prescribes every 4 hours that 6 pills a day six times 10 is 60....Meaning 10 days 60 pills where the hell did you get 15 ## I received 120 pills on January 9 and I take them every 6 hours today is January 30 bow many pills ...

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I am on an antibiotic for herpes. The instructions say to take one pill 5 times per day. Do I need to wake up at night to take it? I can only take it during the day between 5 am and 9 pm. ## Hi Patty - Exactly which medication have you been prescribed? To answer your question, no, you should not have to wake up to take a dose unless is specifically says so in the instructions given to you. Otherwise, you can space the 5 doses among the hours that you are awake. So, if you are awake from 5 am to 9 pm, that is 16 hours of being awake. 16 hours / 5 doses = one dose approximately every 3 hours or so. Do the instructions say that it can be taken with or without food? I hope this helps and best wishes!

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