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My 72yr old wife suffered cerebral stroke 3mnth back. Prior to that she felt occasional palpitations and headache in the back side. It was reported that these were symptoms of stroke. Since last few days I am feeling mild sensation of pain in back of my head. I had a stent implanted six months back. Should I consult a/the cardiologist again? ## Yes, any time you have new head pain, or chest pain, you should have it checked out to be safe. Such symptoms could be very dangerous, other than a stroke, it could also be a symptom of a heart attack, or other health issues, according to NIH reports. Are you on any medications? How is your wife doing?

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My dad is 80yrs old. He has a history of eschaemic stroke 12 yrs ago. Recently 3 months ago he went through pacemaker implantation. From last two days his BP is low below 100/65. We have stopped all BP medicines. Can we give him ecosprinAV 75/20? ## Has his doctor stated that he should be taking this medication? The NIH lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased risk of bleeding, and joint/muscle aches. What are his current BP readings? Is he on any other medications?

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I've accidentally taken it twice within 2 hours. I took one via a nose tube as I can't swallow food due to a stroke. My problem here is that it stated "3 times a day" but my mucus is too thick unless I take it 4 times daily. Is that ok? I'm a worried mom.

Im 42yrold i had double valv replaceddue to heart problem in2008also i had brain strockat2015Now life seems like Hellas before brain stroke I was very active,with huge will power and confidence but now everything change blood clot stuck in my brain right side,I have no connection with my parent too.so I wanna die nowcan I take 15-20of restyle1.5mg with aldacton also I eat blood thinner acitrom &metacord for bpcan eating all this tablet cause death.please advice

Just figured out that multac is the drug causing hives and throat tightness. I had a heat stroke with amarideron. Taking for SVT with metropol and losartin. I have heard there are less aggressive drugs. I am going to mexico and don't want to stay inside. ## Hello, Tiger! How are you? I'm sorry about the problem that you've had. However, almost all prescription medications can cause that. Even your Metoprolol and Losartan can cause it. The best thing to do is be careful to drink lots of water and use a good, high level sun block to prevent the issues, as much as possible. Has your doctor made any other suggestions? ## I'm taking Metoprolol 50 mg twice a day. It's been very good for me Except since I've been taking it I have gotten a rash on my legs-chest-arms is t...

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Hello,I am 33 years old. I always had a real heavy period when I was younger. I wasn't able to get pregnant. I have a 16 yr old soon.And in 2005 I had a son who is 8 now. I have a wonderful husband and we have been together for 15 yrs,married for 11. When I had my 8 yr old I started complaining about my period to my doctor. So he performed a DNC after my 8 year old was born. Scrapping my uterus walls to stop the bleeding. Shortly after he go sick and had a stroke before my follow up appt. It has been 8 yrs since the procedure was done and I haven't had a period at all since. The doctor said I'm in early pre menopause. What can I do..they said my ovaries disappeared. I'M SO HURT!!! I am. Great mother and would love to be able to bare another child before I am 40. What can...

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Symptoms started about six months back. Initially stiffness of mouth and lips. Slowly my tongue movement was also affected along with difficulty in speaking & slowness. Brain MRI was ok. No clot or tumor. Neurologist could not diagnose the actual reason. I'm taking the following medications: Piranulin, Alphalipoic acid, omega 3, triglycerides, Vitamin E. Still no improvement. I was tested for symptoms of stroke which is negative. Physically I'm also ok. No memory loss and I'm able to perform all official work, driving, etc... My chewing slowed & also developed slurred speech. Appetite and vision etc are ok. I'm a 62 year old male. ## I have no idea honestly but I just saw this and thought to check and see if you were ok? Have you thought about any meditation or m...

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what is the therapeutic effects of the cholinerv? what is the differents betwen the zynapse and cholinerv in terms of their effects? ## They both contain Citicoline as their active ingredient, so there would be no real difference in their affects. Citicoline is often given to help with cognitive function and improve memory problems. Are there any other questions? ## Does cholinerve help increase blood flow in the eyes? thanks for the reply. ## When your patient had a partial infarction, how long does he needs to take citicoline cholinerv 500? He had his stroke nov 17, 2014 and he's still taking this drug. He took 1tab 2x aday for the first 3 months. And he's now taking this drug 1 OD. Could he stop it now? ## I was given this drug from a pharmacy by mistake and took it for 1 wee...

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I am 44 years of age and I am using EPTOIN since November 2011 after a brain stroke for last few months I am having lot of shaking in my body during sleep with lot of snoring and swelling over left eye is this because of use of eptoin ## Result of using ecosprin three months after brain haemorrhage?

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citicoline generic name citicoline brand name citicoline indication ## First off, Citicoline is the active ingredient, so therefore it is the generic name. In the U.S. it is an over the counter supplement, used in some energy drinks, as an alertness aid. I do, however, understand, that in some other countries it is used as a medication. I do not know what country you are in, so I have no way of discovering what it may be prescribed for or what name brand it is sold under. Where do you live? ## trade name generic name nursing implication ## trade name of citicoline generic name citicoline nursing implication citicoline

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On the 07/03/2015, my mother of 81 years old has been prescribed Urbanol, simultaneously whilst she's taking Cilift. Over this week end she started with symptoms of feeling extremely tired, energy less and totally drained; almost like she either suffered a stroke or TIA. She has also, due to her legs suddenly becoming weak and lame, fallen twice. She says it feels like her legs become lame and her legs just can't support her body. She too experienced this throughout her entire body. She has been on Cilift for approx 5 years, however her GP prescribed Urbanol because she felt anxious and panicky. Today her GP said to stop with the Urbanol. Could Urbanol cause these side effects? ## Hello, Louis! How is your mom doing? Yes, it has been known to cause such side effects, as reported...

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My step mother started taking ibilex for an infection, 2 days later one side of her face became numb and slack, it looked liked she'd had a stroke. We took her to the hospital and they took her off ibilex and gave her steroids instead. She still has slight numbness and slackness to half her face a week later... do you know if this will go away in time? She's quite self conscious of it and convinced it's permanent. :( ## Hello, Karen! How are you? Did they provide her with any specific diagnosis? It sounds like she may have developed Bell's Palsy, if that is the case, the NIH states that most cases clear up within 1 to 2 months, odds are improved if a steroid is given within the first 3 days of it occurring. Though most people do recover without needing any treatment, at ...

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Do I need a doctors script to get this drug? If not where do I get it from then? It works great for me but I have not a found a pharmacy yet that carries it in Australia. ## Citicolin isn't a prescription medication in Australia and available from all pharmacies in the supplements/ vitamins section

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Why is my Father having nighttime repetitive behaviors associated with anxiety following basal ganglia stroke? ## Hello, Jackie! How are you? The basal ganglia control movement, so if there has been some damage done due to a stroke, such issues can occur. Such a stroke could even result in long-term problems with movement, vision, swallowing, and sense of touch, according to the NIH. What medications is he taking? Some of them could also contribute, according to the FDA. How long ago did he have the stroke?

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I am suffering from neck pain and almost can't move head on the left side, since I started Citicoline Sodium. I am slim 58kg, 174cm tall. Dosage is 300mg/day. A pill is 100mg. I guess is high dosage? I didn't know pain is coming from Citicoline, until read this. Is not go away with anything ! Started exactly after I started this pills . Please help !

I WANT TO KNOW ABOUT mechanism action of citicoline ## Citicoline (INN), also known as cytidine diphosphate-choline (CDP-Choline) and cytidine 5'-diphosphocholine is a psychostimulant/nootropic. Studies suggest that CDP-choline supplements increase dopamine receptor densities, and suggest that CDP-choline supplementation can ameliorate memory impairment caused by environmental conditions. Preliminary research at Harvard found that citicoline supplements help improve focus and mental energy and may possibly be useful in the treatment of attention deficit disorder. It is an ingredient in some energy drinks such as 5-Hour Energy and is available as an over the counter nutritional supplement. To learn more click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? ...

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tablet contains citicoline sodium equivalent to Citicoline 1000 mg. Colour:yellow oxide of iron ## Information on Strocit is required ## what is the strocit 500mg is good for ## Sorry, I cannot find any information on this. ## How does Strocit 500 tablet help neurology patients? Does it reduce paralytic condition in a person? ## I had first attack of TIA in April, 2008 and second attack in Oct.2008. I am using now Strocit 500 and Aricep 5 mg and Storvas 40mg. Is it ok? ## what is this drug strocit exactly.can you tell me the pharmacology of it??i heard that it is being used in stroke patients ## I need to know why strocit is given to stroke patients and how does it help because my father wants to cut down his dosage. ## Does comsumption of Strocit reduce the function of Male sex hormone...

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Hi I have severe potassium depletion and need to take 12 slow k per day - thing is they are very hard on tummy and I can only eat so much food in one day I'm also recovering from gastritis so tummy still sensitive so have to be very careful...at breakfast I'm only taking x 2 at lunch x 3 and dinner x 4 depends how much food I eat a couple of days I got 12 with four separate meals x 3 each meal but I don't eat that everyday so how on earth do I do without messing up my tummy??anyone n I really need the 12. Dilemma. ## Hello, Mel! How are you? Oh yes, the U.S. FDA warns about that being the most prominent side effect of potassium supplements. When I was in the hospital ER and they gave it to me, they had me take the multiple tablets with mild and crackers, saltines to be speci...

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Post stroke due to rhythmia one yr. ago on 20mg. Ribaroxaban making me feel lightheaded. Only when standing , should the dosage be monitered an d lowered ## Hello, Christopher! How are you? Dizziness is a very common side effect of this medication, as reported by the FDA. You may also experience headache, easy bruising and tachycardia. Have you informed your doctor? They would be the person you'd need to consult about making a dosage change. Are you on any other medications? ## 20mg ribaroxaban. Statin. And a beta blocker still muzzy head and very tired. Sleep 12 from 11 pm 11 am next day. Would it be advisable to cycle or take more exercise

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My husband is a stroke patient. He has been taking this drug spasm proxy prior to the stroke. He often gets seizure once in two or three months. But recently he had seizure thrice in one day. I was not sure whether the drug sp triggered the seizure. Please help ## Hello, Sorry to hear about your husband's condition. Based on my research, the severe or irreversible adverse effects of spasmo proxyvon (dextropropoxyphene), which give rise to further complications, can include seizures, among a long list of many other horrible symptoms. The following article does a good job of describing the "disproportionately high rate of epileptic seizures in patients taking dextropropoxyphene." You can view these details here: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19874162 Has your husband talked with his...

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