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I take cymbalta for knee pain (after 4 knee surgeries). The cymbalta works ok for the pain, but my husband googled it and assumes I am hiding a mental health disorder. Has anyone had a similar issue? Not sure how to explain that I am taking a depression med for pain purposes. ## Hello, Jo! How are you? You could have him talk to your doctor by going to an appointment with you. Your doctor can talk to him and explain it, if you give them permission to do so. The FDA lists the typical side effects for this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth and weight gain. However, it is a shame that he's making such a big deal out of mental health issues. They are nothing to be ashamed of and there shouldn't be any stigma associated with them. Is there anythi...

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My friend thinks her pills are vicodine, I have looked them up and found they r naproxin. is there any way a white oblong pill with ip190 on one side and 500 on the other b anything other than naproxin ## Hi Ashley, The imprint you mentioned "IP 190 500" is identified as Naproxen 500mg, and ONLY that. It is manufactured by Akyma Pharmaceuticals. I was able to verify this on a number of websites as well, so you can be rest assured it is just that. Some people actually misinterpret the look of the pill and think that it is Hydrocodone (Vicodin), since the look of the oblong white pill is "similar" but this is not the case here. 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 h...

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So, after taking Viibyrd. My dr thinks I have Serotonin syndrome. Caused from taking this med. I went from being a very healthy, active 42 yr old to a 70ish yr old acting old woman. Did the med help ,my depression, yes in the beginning. I thought I had found the miracle drug. It even helped with my pms! But, then I began to to have restless legs. My joints ached. I was dizzy, my vision was blurred. I had severe confusion, not being able to complete my sentences or hold conversations. I gained a bunch of weight. I had night terrors... Blood hurling scream nightmares. I would wake seeing images standing over my bed. I would have these bad dreams and wake up, when I would go back to sleep It would start right up where it left off. I can't walk up and down stairs like I did. I am weak. ...

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Got someone with these and she thinks they have been remaking them. Is there a way to check them to see if they are the original formulation? ## Hello, Sarah! How are you? Where did she get them? If they are from a legitimate U.S. pharmacy, then she shouldn't have anything to worry about. The tablets with the M 523 marking are manufactured by Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals and they list them as containing 10mgs of Hydrocodone and 325mgs of Acetaminophen. The FDA lists 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. However, if they are from some other source, the only thing she could so would be to pay to have them lab tested somewhere. Is there any...

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I want to know why the government thinks they can determine what medication the doctor cN give to someone. I need a doctor that can treat my husband and myself. My husband & I are in so much pain from different things over the past 35yrs. Very bad car wrecks, standing on my feet (via my jobs) for 20 or more years. We both have severe degenerative disc disease, my husbands cervical neçk is completely fused together from a very bad car wreck, he's had back surgery, arthritis in his shoulders & knees. We've both had MRI's and the doctor's have told us that we need to be on pain medication. Shots do not help, they're painful & neither one of us want them. Why can't we just stay on the meds we were getting? They helped with our pain, we didn't abuse

Need relief from my back pain and my dr thinks I'm a junkie and won't give me any Vicodin even though I have told him ib800 r not working and it is limiting my ability at work. Do u know of a dr in story county, iowa that will give me Vicodin. ## I'm sorry, but if you're asking for a specific medication, most doctors are going to act like that. They are taught to view it as drug seeking behavior. Additionally, since the doctor is the one with the medical degree, they usually expect to be the one suggesting what medication you should try. Any doctor can prescribe Vicodin, but due to the new regulations and government reporting requirements they have to be very careful about doing so. What has your doctor suggested to treat your pain other than the Ibuprofen?

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I heard about a man who said that he thinks Lipitor made his wife get memory loss. Is this true as I think I have the same thing ## Me too, my memory loss just keeps getting worse ## That is not a normal side effect of this medication, as reported by the FDA, but there is no way to be sure how any given medication will actually affect anyone that takes it, since we are all different. Its typical ones are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and joint/muscle aches. Has there been any change? Have you each consulted the prescribing doctors to see if there is another option you can try?

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I have dental pain due to what the dentist thinks is a dying nerve. I was prescribed Myprodol, but I have previoulsy had a stomach ulcer and I am reluctant to take it. My appointment with the endodontist is only in 2 days. Is there an alternative to Myprodol with the same anti-inflammatory proerties and pain relief, that will not be harmful in terms of stomach acid production? ## what is the alternative drug of myprodol ? ## Myprodol is listed as containing a combination of Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, and Codeine, it is used to alleviate moderate to severe pain. 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. Ref: Codeine Combination Information Generally, if you'r...

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My parents thinks all my problems are prescriptions and alcohol. I have never abused alcohol nor medications. They say I take too may of my medications, which is not true. 2 yrs ago, I had a bad car wreck and went through 5 medium size wooden post with my car. My airbags didn't deploy. The concussions hit all the parts ofl my brain plus I developed seizures , bilateral DVTs and PEs and other problems, such as TBI. I can talk for myself and make my own decisions. I am almost 40 yrs old. The doctors don't listen to me but they listen to my parents. My anxiety is very high along with anxiety. I have had most of the medications, but only a few work. I have chronic pain and chronic high anxiety. How do I make the doctor listen to me and prescribe the right medications that I know wor...

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I currently take nuvigil for my ADD amd the DR thinks I have shift worker disorder and possibly another sleep issue such as sleep apnea. I also take ambien to sleep and percocet plus tramadol for chronic pain disorder. Is there any interactions I should be aware of with taking these medications together.....within the same 24 hr period obviously lol ## The Ambien combined with the Percocet and Tramadol could result in your experiencing more severe side effects, according to FDA warnings, which may include nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, sedation, shallow breathing, respiratory depression. How are you doing while taking them? And did you mean that you are also taking Remeron?

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My doctor put me on low dose hormones because he thinks i may be in peri menapause. . He told me to take both white pills at the end but that i dont need to take the brown ones. Im wondering if i should go on to the next pack whether i start my period or not. I believe they told me keep taking them ## Hello, Jojo! How are you? Unless your doctor specifics otherwise, what that means is that you just don't have to take any pills those days, since there are no active ingredients in them. You just wouldn't take any those days, then start a new pack after those days pass. And yes, you continue onto the new pack, whether you get your period, or not. The FDA lists the typical side effects of oral contraceptives as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, irritability, breakthrou...

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Can anyone identify this gel cap? My wife thinks someone dropped it into her purse. ## Found a match; the brown and tan capsule in description is Loperamide hydrochloride (2 mg). Loperamide is an opioid drug effective against diarrhea resulting from gastroenteritis or inflammatory bowel disease. You can learn more by visiting the link below: Please post back if you have any other questions or concerns.

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I found a white pill with 44/148 written on it. My aunt said she thinks it is a generic tylenol. Caan you help me out. Thanks ## i found a pill with ep1 101 on it. can yout ell me what it is ## 44 148 contains 500mgs of Acetaminophe, a generic or store brand of Tylenol. ## EPI 101 contains 100mgs of Dichloralphenazone, 325mgs of Acetaminophen and 65mgs of Isometheptene, a generic for Migratine. This is used to prevent and treat migraine headaches. ## I have a red pill with 44/291 written on one side. I'm thinking it's generic tylenol, am I right?

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I take Synthroid and Zoloft and my endocrinologist thinks Quasense is messing with my absorbtion of my synthroid. Has anyone else had that problem? Also I have had fatigue, insomnia, no cramps the 1st 2 months and now on the 3rd month horrible cramps and 2 weeks of bleeding. Also having memory problems. ## When do you take the Synthroid and Quasense? The Synthroid should be taken on an empty stomach, with nothing but water and hour or two, before eating, or taking any other medications. There are many foods and medications that can affect the absorption of it, that's why it is always advisable to take it in the manner I described. As to the symptoms from the Quasense, those can be normal side effects, when your body is adjusting to it. If they worsen, or don't taper off, then ma...

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I am taking 500mg Sepakote. I have schizoaffective disorder. My doctor thinks that I have mood disorder. He prescribed me Depakote. I am taking it for 10months now. But I have more and more ansiety and irritation. I want to reduce it. But my doctor refuse. He warns me that all theI am se symptoms will be worst. If it is decreased. What shall I do? I am afraid also about the withdrawal symptom. ## Hello, Emy! How are you doing? Has there been any change? Those can be side effects of this medication, as reported by the FDA, along with nausea, dizziness, headache, balance issues, cloudy urine and cold sweats. However, your doctor cannot force you to take any medication and you are also free, at any time, to consult another doctor to get another opinion. Have you been working with a special...

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hello, i started taken now folart folic acid 5mg do you thinks this is a good start by taken folic acid? my friend told me a lot woman taken this folic acid to get ready for the pregnancy is this possible also if you taken folic acid it can help to be able to get pregnant? ## It is a nutritional supplement that is vital to your overall health. It won't help you to get pregnant, but if you are pregnant and are deficient in it, it can cause some types of birth defects. So, it is beneficial to take it, if you are planning to become pregnant soon. Are there any other questions I can help with? ## hi, my wife started to use folic acid 5 mg for 5 days now. trying to get pregnant. so is it advisable for me to have intercourse with her soon or should I wait for her body to be clean? advice....

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white oblong pill blank on one side number 312 on other side. My friend thinks it is her lipitor, but I can not find such pill under lipitor. ## please send ## It is actually Vytorin, the generic version, 10/20mgs. ## white oblong pill blank on one side number 312 on other side

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my stepson lives with his mom and she always thinks there is a problem with everyone but her, she recently took t to the drs and he said he has a severe case of add, now this boy can sit in front of a tv or computer for hours, when we had him, he was fine none of the symptons listed but she has him on this med and now he is quite tired cant eat, doesnt want to do anything, and i am afraid its a misdiagonise he shouldnt be on any med, how do i approach her, she is mean and evil and just wants control, how also do i really tell if he needs it, we dont have insurance to take him to another dr yet.

My oncologist thinks I take too much pain meds, 130 mg MS Contin , dilaudid 4mg, and Percocet for break through pain every 4 hours. The MS Contin is 2 times daily. After I take the MS Contin I start getting breakthrough pain about 1 1/2 hours. He said there is no way I can take that and be awake. Had to sign contract no one else can prescribe me pain meds. And I have to be subjected to drug panels to make sure I'm taking them! Hell yes I Am taking them. I just want some reliefs so my QoL will be better and I can live before I die. ## Hello, Mack64! How are you doing? I am so sorry that you're suffering and about the hassles your doctor is giving you. That is very unusual, they are supposed to liberal prescribing to cancer patients, with intractable pain, and you should be dosed ...

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my doctor told me to take 10mg zanidip every second day he thinks 5mg are not avalible in ireland i need to take 5mg a day ## Zanidip contains the active ingredient Lercanidipine and, from what I've found, it's listed as only being available in 10 and 20mg tablets. However, as long as it isn't time released, it should be okay to cut them in half. Or is there some reason your doctor doesn't want you to do so?

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