Drug Q&A
Atorvastatin
A: According to the prescribing information for Lipitor -
Atorvastatin is generally well-tolerated, and side effects are rare. Minor side effects include constipation, diarrhea, fatigue, gas, heartburn, and headache. Atorvastatin should be used with caution in patients with alcohol or other liver diseases. Persistently abnormal liver tests during treatment are rare but may require discontinuation [...]
Avandia
A: No, it’s not safe to take. Find out what else works on blood sugar level… like diet, weight management, and exercise. Read about Avandia here:
http://www.adrugrecall.com/avandia/medication.html
Read about diet, weight management, and exercise here:
http://www.geocities.com/seabulls69/Type_II_Diabetes.html
I take Metformin. That, combined with good diet and exercise, works very well for many folks.
Q: What is the difference between Actos and [...]
Drixoral
A: It’s never a good idea to drink and use any drug at the same time. However, I doubt you’ll die from it. You might get sick from it, though.
Q: What cold medicine work? I used to take drixoral, it’s no longer avaiable?Cold/flu is killing me, watery eyes, congestion, sneezing, coughin’ etc, what should I [...]
Cymbalta
A: I just got put on cymbalta last week for depression. Even with taking as short as I have, I’ve noticed a change. I feel a little more lively and not as achy as I have been. So far I think I’d rate it at an 8, but that’s only after 1 week. I think [...]
Esomeprazole
A: Nexium is a proton pump inhibitior which means it blocks the stomach secretion of acid. It is not an antibiotic and contains no penicillin, so you are okay.
Q: I need synthesis of Esomeprazole on R & D level and on production as well.?I have some part of synthesis but dont know the starting material. [...]
Femara
A: I havent taken Femara but I heard it is very good. Good luck. I hope everything work out for you.
Q: What is the difference between clomid or femara (letrozole) ?I’m getting an IUI for the first time and my doc put me on femara but I hear lots of people be on clomid !! [...]
Flomax
This Question will die in POLL: 10 answers >OR< 5 answers >OR< 75 answers and no stars?
Gotta love the odds of the last choice.
A: If he is one of those ‘go with the flow’ guys, HECK YES! Great idea….LOL!
Q: Why is there a warning for not eating grapefruit with Flomax?I use Flomax and [...]
Keppra
A: Keppra is a relatively new anti-epileptic drug that is generally very well-tolerated. In addition to minimal side effects, it also has fewer interactions with other medications than most seizure medicines. I haven’t personally taken the drug, but for most types of seizures this is the first drug I’ve seen used in my [...]
Lexapro
A: I have been taking lexapro for three weeks now. I have not felt sick I don’t think that after only three nights you need to worry about weaning yourself off of it. Tell your Dr. about these side effects.
Q: Lexapro? ?Can I take immodium while on lexapro?
Also, is alcohol ok to have with it?
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