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I have started loweing my dose to come off Methadone. I am on 58 mgs I got on Methodone to quit talking pain meds .The clinic I go to did not want me to go down they told me I am supposed to stay on it a least 9 months I told the it's a tool to help me stop taking pills not a life time use .Well they where upset I believe it's because if the money my counselor will not speak to me and has bit talked about takes out .I'm glad I don't live far from the clinic . My question is do they have a right to tell me I can get off Methadone I m thanking they don't I'm self pay I'm not in any state funding so I believe if I pay I should be able to get off any time I want to . ## Hi Nora: I live in Canada so I'm not sure where you live and what the laws are. I'm th...

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Are There Any Side Effects To Quiting Isosorbide Mn Er 60mg After Taking For 15 Days ## Yes, if you've been on it for several weeks, these types of medications usually need to be tapered slowly, because if you suddenly stop taking them you may experience rebound effects, which could mean worsening angina, chest pain, elevated blood pressure and heart rate. Learn more Isosorbide Mononitrate details here. It's usually best to seek the guidance of a medical professional when you want to stop a medication like this. Are you having problems with it?

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Dr. Says dangerous to quit c.t. I want to quit feel they are harming me ## Hi Steve, Based on my findings from PubMed, it's recommended that you discontinue use via a gradual tapering process. Reason being is that Lithium has been known to cause withdrawal symptoms with abrupt discontinuation, and even if you were to only miss it for just a few days. PubMed goes on to describe Lithium withdrawal to be more so associated with an increased risk of relapse or recurrences of the condition you're using it to treat (e.g. bi polar disorder); especially within the first few weeks. Ref: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12404784 That said, it sounds like it would be best to work closely with your Dr. on a dosing regimen that titrates your overall usage of the drug over time, in order to lessen any...

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I have Afib and was on warfarin for 5 years. Got tired of keeping up with Vit K so went on Zarelto. My fingers on my right hand after about a week swelled up and hurt and so did my right arm. I called doctor and he put me on Eliquis, I've got no better, infact now it's in my left hand too. Anyone had any problems with joints swelling with Eliquis. I could use information on how long this swelling will last after getting off either of those drugs. Thanks so much Belle ## Hello, Belle! How are you doing? Has there been any improvement, yet? That's not something listed among the typical side effects, according to the FDA. It has been known to cause edema, but usually of the feet and ankles. Many people have had it cause severe joint pain, which forced them to switch to a differ...

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Question, ALL I ever find on any suboxone informational website in regards to coming off of the subs are HORRIBLE....Here's the thing...I've been taking them 3 years! I got down to a quater of 8mg for a couple of weeks...then stopped. YES, it sucked...mentally mostly the first few days & not being able to sleep, but the the third to the seventh day was all stomach related and I was sleeping because I was so tired from not sleeping....By the third day, I forced myself to eat & eat right, all good foods, I FORCED myself to walk too...this all is about what everyone else said...today for me is day 19...I'm still tired, it sucks...but I get through stuff...I don't feel like it, but last week was worse when it came to being tired...but i worked & got through it......

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I am having problems with light headedness, weakness, fatigue and irregular heartbeats. Can I just stop taking this med. ## Hi Mary, According to an article by Lupin Pharmaceuticals (who I believe may be the manufacturer of this medication), an abrupt discontinuation of Amlodipine + Benazepril has NOT been linked to any sudden increases in blood pressure. Ref: lupinpharmaceuticals.com/pdf/10/Amlodipine-Benazepril.pdf That said, you could probably take the manufacturer's word for it in terms of quitting, but I would probably encourage you to still talk with your doctor before making any changes that you aren't sure of. My guess is that your doctor wouldn't want you to continue taking something that's creating more problems than it's worth. Hope this helps! ## Thank yo...

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Hi ther ive been taking oxycontin for the past 2+ yrs (prescribed by my doc). I usually can only make my monthly script last about 2 weeks and then i find myself having to buy them on the street:( (which is very very expensive) im so sick of planning my life around these F***ing pills and have decided that tomorrow morning is the day i quit. ive taken (hopefully my last)40mg pill at midnight tonight and will be w\d free till prob about 8am. For the past yr and a half ive been up to 200-400 mg of oxy a day depending on what i can afford except when i have my script i tend to take more then. Ive been reading all day about w\d and the time it takes 2 get off but if there is anyone who can give me some pointers or support it would be greatly appreciated. Ive managed to keep my addiction sec...

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I Live in bay city michigan and have been on methadone 2 yrs. My family dpctor is quiting is practice and I need a doctor that will wrote me prescription fpr them and be their patient.I have acascularnecrosis of the hips and recently had a left hip replacement..if anyone knows of a doc that will plz let me know. ## Hello, Boozer27! How are you? You're no longer going to be able to have it prescribed by a PCP, due to the new regulations that were put in place last year. The easiest way to find the help you need would be to ask your current doctor to refer you to someone, before he retires. This is 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. Does anyone know of any good...

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Is it true you could have seviours if you have taken xanax for a long time then just up and quit or would you even have any side effects by quiting ## have ben on for 12 yr how can i get off ## Yes seizures are among the many side effects of prolonged use and withdrawals of xanax but that doesn't mean you will have seizures indefinitely but keep in mind that side effects are possibilities that can happen though. Wean yourself off of xanax ASAP if you take them or get professional help in doind so because my doctor told me it is a dangerous higly addictive drug and evntually your body asks for higher doses of the drug to sustain it resulting in abuse of the drug . My mom has been addicted for at least 17 years and can not function without them and goes through severe withdrawals in w...

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I had a upper respitory infection. Had to take prednisone for 3 rounds then started symbicort. I was also given rescue inhaler. I have not had to take a puff of that in a month. I have been getting anxiety attacks since and thick mucus and a feeling stuck in my throat from symbicort. I have been back to breathing normal the last couple of days without symbicort. It's only been two days but I have 0 breathing problems no tightness. No wheezing. Some mucus but it's clear and I get full breaths... Would I have experienced tightness or wheezing in this short time of quiting symbicort? Or is it to soon to tell? I can't find any info on what to expect when you quit symbicort. I have never had asthma in the past and I 42 years old I'm breating ## Those can be typical side effec...

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I'm quiting Opana using Suboxone. I've gradually come down from Opana ER 40 mg to 10 mg over a period of 6 months, and am switching today to Suboxone film. Dr told me to wait 24 to 36 hrs before starting Subs (wait till I can't stand the withdrawals any longer). Normally on 10 mg Opana I start to feel withdrawals within 12 hrs, can't get comfortable in my skin, can't sleep, restless leg etc. Problem is I ran out of 10 mg yesterday so the single last Opana I took was an ER 40 mg. It's been 30 hrs and still no noticable withdrawals. I don't want to start the Suboxone until feeling the withdrawals as instructed cause I don't want the Subs to kick in and suddenly block the Opana causing worse withdrawals. How long should I wait? ## There is really no precise ...

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I was given enough medication from a doctor, to treas esophageal spasms, to bring me to wa state of oveious over medication. I have 600 mg. wellbutrin,chlord/cidi5-2.5 mg, Ryzolt 300 mg. tramadol 300 mg. diazepam5mg. tramadol hcl 50 mg. trazodone 100mg & chlorpromax 50 mg. So I am quiting this doctor. I have already deleted, the last 6, SO my question is I know I need an antidepresant, but I want the least amout of side effects. ANd no weight gain or spinning rooms! Any One have any Ideas. ????? ## Well, as to the question in your post title, the Chlordiazepoxide and Clidinium are the active ingredients of Librax, so there is no difference. It's a combination medication that couples a Benzodiazepine, with an antispasmodic, this combination is most commonly used to treat intestin...

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It has been nearly 3 years since I quit smoking and with only minor urges that last only a few seconds, It was the easiest thing I have ever accomplished. I had tried many stop smoking aids and some helped but none ever addressed the true addiction. My doctor kept telling me to quit and told me that Chantix could help but I felt that it was only another money pit for something that would not be successful. But when I got to where I could not get out of bed in the morning before I coughed to the point of exhaustion, I knew it was time to do something quick. I call my doctor and got a prescription for Chantix. I followed the direction and even waited an additional week before quiting just to make sure my mind was set. That is where Chantix helped. All the other times I tried to quit I cou...

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how long a person is required to take dizone tablet for quiting drinking?what are the side effects of this tablet? ## Dizone contains the active ingredient Disulfiram and it is used to treat chronic alcoholism, so it is intended to make you more sensitive to alcohol. Side effects can include: skin rash acne mild headache drowsiness tiredness impotence metallic taste or garlic-like taste in the mouth If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately: excessive tiredness weakness lack of energy loss of appetitie upset stomach vomiting yellowness of the skin or eyes dark urine As far as how long you're required to take this medication, I think it is different for each individual, but I would recommend finishing your prescription and contacting your doctor af...

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i'm 46 year old male,had been taking vicodin for 12 years for back problems.i tried quiting 3 months ago have had a hard time with it.dealing with cronic back&joint pain,and withdralls,was wondering if i'm a canidate for methodone treatment,and also if there are any drs.in orange county ny that can prescribe it. ## Methadone treatment cannot be provided by a regular doctor, it can only be provided by someone that's specially trained and must be done in a clinical setting. Learn more Methadone details here. That said, whether or not you are a candidate depends on how much of the Vicodin you've been taking. If you've only been using prescribed amounts, then you'll most likely be better off just tapering off it, rather than resorting to addiction treatment. How ...

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I am fresh off a 3 year opiate ride and to be quite honest I am the most weak and tired than I have ever been. The anxiety is killing me. All I want is a couple roxy and some morphine 60's. Before today I was up to about 12 roxy 30's and 10 morph 60's. I am quitting cold turkey and also quiting for the first time. I've heard this will absolutely not work and I will be a junkie again within a day. My friend gave me a handful of xanax, Nuvigil, and Naproxin. If any of you have experiences similar to mine please let me know if I can beat this with what I've been given for help being: Xan, Nuvigil, and Naproxin? I really dont want this life anymore. Everything I get asked to do like go to the movies, go out of state, or just hang for a couple hours all depends on whether...

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I have been on lisinopril for almost 3 years.I am experiencing hair loss and thining hair .first I tought It was my low iron at the beginning and the iron issue get resolved since more than 2 years.My hair loss is worsening. Anybody experiencing same thing? I am going to have my hair regrow?I thinking of quiting this drug after i talked to the dermatologist and my primary doctor.Thank you to share . ## Hair loss can be common with this class of medications and usually reverses once the medication is stopped. Have you spoken to your doctor, yet? You definitely need to report it to them. ## I am experiencing the same thing!!! Can you let me know if stopping it has helped? ## I am experiencing same, please let me know what has helped. ## The issue of hair loss could be related to an issue ...

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I have been on Methadone for about 5 years. I had an addiction to oxycontin and the went on methadone to quit. My highest dose was 120mg and I have managed to wean myself down to 17mg. The problem is I am having a really hard time getting off of it. Doing some reading I have learned that methadone is one of the worst for trying to quit. I have a perscription for 12mcg/h fentanyl for back pain which I havent been using but was thinking about quiting the methadone and using the patch instead so when I eventually drop it the withdraws won't be as bad. Has anyone tried this? is 12mcg enough? Any other thoughts or advice? ## I'm sending only a suggestion for you and that is...... If I were you the 12mcg. will be way way too low of a dose when coming off of oxycontin!!!! You should be...

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I got an RX for suboxone the other day and i will be finishing up all my norco and starting subs later tonight. I have been taking norco for about 4 years and i can take up to 60 pills of 10mg norco in a day! i take 4 at a time and keep taking them until i feel normal. my tolerance is incredibly high. so in the morning ill usually take up to 20 and i will be good until later. then at night same routine and usually more then 20 and i still function completely normal and nobody even knows im on anything. It is crazy to me how I am a 25 year old female 145lbs and can take that many in a day. well i have spent all my money and savings and i am done with Norco. it has ruined my life and i had to end up quiting my job in the medical field because it was so stressful wondering if i had enough ...

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I took this drug for 4 days only and stopped it because I started to have very bad side effects. These are the side effects I have had: -nausea -diarhea -short of breath -problems sleeping -loss of appetite -started to be depressed -fatigue -numbness, tingling, crawling skin on my legs and arms I have stopped this poison 7 WEEKS ago and the side effect are slowly diminushing! It totally screwed up my summer. It was complete hell for me! The worst thing that makes it even more frustrating is that my physician and pharmacist do not believe that this drug can give these side effects for that long even after quiting. ## I quit a month ago, and I still have shortness of breath(air hunger), and severe itching, especially on my back. ## I feel like all meds are poison and I looked up some thin...

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