I accidentally took my metatoprol medicine instead of myI accidentally took my metatoprol medicine instead of my Lasix pill. Unfortunately they look accidentally alike. I took four of them thinking it was 80mg of Lasix but it was actually 25mg (×4) of topr… read more
Dr. Jonathan
Clinical Pharmacist
Doctoral Degree
1,641 satisfied customers
Have been taking Klonopin 2m for 17 years with Unison. SleepHave been taking Klonopin 2m for 17 years with Unison . Sleep problems are now a problem. My doctor now has me on Buspirone !0M 3 times a day to get me calmed down. Problems still with sleep. I stoppe… read more
Dr. Josh
Doctor of Pharmacy
1,816 satisfied customers
I have been on some form of stimulant medication for 26i have been on some form of stimulant medication for 26 years. Was diagnosed at age 11, I'm currently 37 years old. I have tried every stimulant available. The best option for me has been Vyvanse with an afternoon dose of 20mg Instant Release Adderall. Ive been on Vyvanse, exclusively for over 10 years and am prescribed it 2x per day, once in a.m. and once in the afternoon, along with instant release aderall 20mg once in a.m and once in the afternoon. Ive taken every available dosage for Every stimulant on the market. For Vyvanse, Im currently on 40mg in am and 30mg in pm. And am on 20mg instant release aderall once in the morning and once in the afternoon. For years, I have been complaining that the Vyvanse DOES NOT prove to be effective in reducing symptoms beyond of a 3-4 hour duration of time since the drug has been in my system. Instant Release Aderall, regardless of the dosage is effective in improving symptoms beyond 1-1.5 hours after taking it. My psychiatrist believes that taking the drug 2x per day at a maxi … read more
Dr. Megan
Doctor of Pharmacy
Doctoral Degree
1,489 satisfied customers
Ask a question I was wondering if you can give someAsk a questionHi, I was wondering if you can give some information about upping medication and the side effects? I've gone from 20mg Citilapram to 30mg. It's only been a week but I do feel so anxious … read more
Dr. Megan
Doctor of Pharmacy
Doctoral Degree
1,489 satisfied customers
In a hospital situation, are the pharmacists responsible forin a hospital situation, are the pharmacists responsible for not allowing prescription to be written that are in conflict with FDA Black Box Warnings?For example: If the FDA Black Box Warning for Tora… read more
Dr. Bridget
Pharmacist
Doctoral Degree
4,197 satisfied customers
This might take me awile so please be patient. My husband isHello, This might take me awile so please be patient. My husband is taking duloxetine [one a day 20mg, terazosin 5mg one a day,finasteride 5mg one a day These 3 drugs have been taken for lots of years… read more
Dr. Megan
Doctor of Pharmacy
Doctoral Degree
1,489 satisfied customers
I went from a 20-30 compression to a 15-20. Why do I haveI went from a 20-30 compression to a 15-20. Why do I have pain in my left leg when I wear compression socks? I wear them for preventative measure as I work at a computer.… read more
Dr. Sone
Doctor of Pharmacy
2,166 satisfied customers
The IO sheet says that the potassium was given in 50mls ofthe IO sheet says that the potassium was given in 50mls of fluid. Is a dilution rate of 30mEq/50mls dangerous?It looks to me like the MAX dilution is supposed to be 40mEq/L (liter!)… read more
Dr. Sone
Doctor of Pharmacy
2,166 satisfied customers
Can Lexapro make one feel drunk? I've started on LexaproCan Lexapro make one feel drunk? I've started on Lexapro almost 3 weeks ago, upped the dose from 5 mg to 10 mg last week Tuesday as prescribed. Now it feels like I'm drunk all day, and it's driving me… read more
Shaun Dillavou
Pharmacist
Doctoral Degree
287 satisfied customers
This question is for Dr. as we are continuing an earlierThis question is for Dr. Mike as we are continuing an earlier conversation. So was reading about choke berry juice and wanting to know if there is any contraindication with bp meds, since this berry l… read more
Dr Mike, PharmD
Pharmacist
Doctoral Degree
204 satisfied customers
I have a question with some side effects of Celexa (theI have a question with some side effects of Celexa (the generic). I've been on it for about 6 months now, and have upped dosages (under care of a doctor) to now at 40mg daily. I really don't have stro… read more
the-good-doctor
Licensed and Practicing Physician
Doctoral Degree
1,847 satisfied customers
My 8 y/o son was diagnosed with strep throat last night. HeMy 8 y/o son was diagnosed with strep throat last night. He was given Penicillin VK 250 MG/5 ML SUS. He was suppose to get 4 1/2 ml every 6 hours for 10 days. However, I gave him 4 1/2 tsp instead. Wh… read more
pharmacydoc
Pharmacist
Doctoral Degree
410 satisfied customers
With time-release medications, is there a difference betweenWith time-release medications, is there a difference between taking one higher-dose tablet as opposed to taking multiple lower-dose tablets, in terms of drug delivery, efficacy, symptom relief, and si… read more
pharmacydoc
Pharmacist
Doctoral Degree
410 satisfied customers
Male age 92, taking aspirin for arterial plaque, justmale age 92, taking aspirin for arterial plaque, just commenced simvastatin 40mg daily at night. After taking 5th tablet woke with very painful (fiery) throat and dry cough, gradually subsided after 1… read more
Pauline
Doctor
Bachelor Degree
776 satisfied customers
My mother (age 90) has congestive heart failure and A-fib.My mother (age 90) has congestive heart failure and A-fib. She is having a great deal of trouble tolerating the potassium chloride (10 MEQ/once daily) that she has to take. She gets nauseated, dizzy, … read more
Pauline
Doctor
Bachelor Degree
776 satisfied customers
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