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can i take more than 180 mg of fexofenadine my eyes are swollen and my throat is drying up i have an epi pen but am not sure when to use it ## Hello, Betty! How are you? The epi pen should be used when you have trouble breathing and you may feel like you are going to lose consciousness, or your family should know to use it, if you lose consciousness and can't communicate with them. There are training videos you can watch for them and it should be shot into the thigh. As to the Fexofenadine, while it can be taken in higher doses, it will not usually help fast enough, if you are having a severe anaphylactic reaction. In such cases, Benadryl (diphenhydramine) or your epi pen are the best choices, unless your doctor instructs otherwise, because they work much faster and could save your ...

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what are the uses and for which disease we have to take it ## MY 10MONTHS OLD SON CAUGHT WITH COLD& COUGH,PNEUMONIA,&HAD BREATHING PROBLEM IN AUG ...NEBOLIZATION 2TIMES FOR 1WEEK WITH GENERAL MEDICINE PRESCRIBED,BT HAD BREATHING PROBLEM THEN ALSO,BUDate 100 was prescribed for 3months....we were out of state for few days in oct.there i forgot to give him the same,he got cold &cough & trying hard for breathing ,we rush for doc.he recommende clavam,retus junior,monticope-1month,levolin for hard breathing time.....i'm very worried,he is not well for a single day by aug...i hv a sleepless night by then...he got vaccinated with flu &pneumonia in sep & 2nd dose in oct..plz help me,if he caught with asthma...i'm really worried....PRITI ## my child is 9 weeks old ...

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prevention of migrains ## Can cyproheptad cause depression or irritability? ## I have only taken Cyproheptad 4mg tablets for 3 days for sinuses, and already, all I want to do is sleep. And ,it seems that all my muscles hurt. So, am taking myself off this medecine and if doctor can't give me anything else, I will just suffer. ## Cyproheptadine is an antihistamine, used to treat several conditions, such as allergic reactions, nightmares, seratonin syndrome and prevention of migraines. It does have sedative like properties, so one of its side effects is drowsiness, which means in some cases this can also seem to be depression. Some people do have reactions to these types of medications that can make them irritable. You can read more here: Do you have any other questions? ## I'm con...

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My mother ( 60 years) has been given Practin syrup as a supplement. What are the side effects during short term and long term usage. ## Please tell me about practin syrup. What the side-fect? ## Hello, Based on my research, Practin contains the active ingredient Cyproheptadine. Cyproheptadine is also sold under the brand name Periactin and is a first-generation antihistamine with additional anticholinergic, antiserotonergic, and local anesthetic properties. Indications: Cyproheptadine is used to treat allergic reactions (specifically hay fever). Has shown effectiveness in the treatment of nightmares including nightmares related to post traumatic stress disorder. Has been used in the management of moderate to severe cases of serotonin syndrome (a complex of symptoms associated with the u...

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Seriously my mind and body couldn't feel a thing about this med even though i was taking 10mg or more with many different types of combos such as other kinds of benzos..... I think my body couldn't adjust to any... Once a snake bit me and only my right leg and left leg felt a dim paralysis effect. I think that's it from my body... Lifeless. I pretended the stuff was good. Drugs affect the your life in so many ways, u could be taking 24/60 and not feel a thing...Thank u for listening to my crap...hope u all have a good day.

I tested positive for opiates during my weekly urine test. For the record i had been taking some medicine such as loratadine/hydroxyzine and anarex days before my weekly urine test. I want to know whether these medicine or substances can render my urine specimen to be positive?

What quantity of eritromicin can an 80 year old woman take for a cough that has lasted long ## Hello, Ephraims! How are you? This is an antibiotic that will only help treat bacterial infections, so it may not be appropriate for treating a cough. Did her doctor prescribe it for her? The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea.

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hi people I would like to know how long should I take the doxytet capsules???my Derma prescribed me for 6months intake.after 2 months i experienced skin rash/sort of allergy reaction on my body then I went to the nearby clinic and the nurse told me my period is too much for the intake,Doxytet are only meant to be taken within a period of 27days now my body is rejecting them bcos I took them for too longlong.now I'm confused because I'm taking them concerning acne problem and they are really helpful with oatments I apply on my face. ## A skin rash can actually be a normal side effect of this antibiotic, as reported by the U.S. FDA. Unless it is accompanied with hives, itching and/or swelling, it is nothing to worry about and will eventually go away on its own. You may also experi...

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Hi... I have this terrible headache for the past 2 weeks.. bring to the Dr twice . He then put me on pulmison 20g .. one for five days... I have already taken it for two days now and i still don't feel well. In fact I feel worst than before. ## Hello, Nivea! How are you? This is a steroid class medication that is used to treat swelling, allergies and immune disorders. The U.S. FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, acne and fluid retention. Did the doctor mention what they thought was causing your headaches? Are you on any other medications?

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I have been using Dextromethorphan 60mg Sr/ER for pain management. I was prescribed this medication, which is made in a compounding pharmacy by a doctor in California who is actively involved with the NIH(National Institute of Health. This pain management doctor uses off label medications, but is light years ahead of the traditional pain management doctor, who goes through their steps of the various epidural, nerve blocks, a multitude of other treatment that all the other pain management physicians practice, all the way up to a spinal cord stimulator or pump. I tried all of those treatments and was told no treatment remains, other than heavy narcotics, which do not work in the slightest for me. I heard about this doctor through my brother as I was in the hospital on a dialaudid drip for...

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round, red, small, coated pill with the number 251 on one side, other side is blank ## This tablet contains 30mgs of Pseudoephedrine, a generic for Sudafed. This is a decongestant. ## I did a search on iPhone program and it said this is Nortriptyline, 35 mg. ## Thank you for all the help but we have neither of those meds in our house. I am wondering if it is something called Uricalm, which is a pill for bladder and urinary tract pain, and it is more a reddish orange than true red. It is a bit new on the market and sold at Walmart, also they are changing to a different dosage so maybe this pill wasn't around long enough to be identified. I will keep looking and double check the numbers on the pill. ## I receivd an Email asking if this was resolvèd for me. It was not so i threw t...

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please help. my 5 month old baby was found to have chlorpheniramine in her blood and urine. Never has she been given anything that contains this. I am now being accused of deliberately administering it to her. Are there any drugs that would give the positives readings as she has been very sick and prescribed many other drugs. ## Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine and isn't something that's included on most lab work. Are you sure that's what they said turned up? It's typical side effects, as listed by the FDA, are usually nothing more than dizziness, drowsiness and dry mouth. What medications has she been on? Can you please post back with more information? The details might enable me to help you more.

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I need to know who the manufacturers are for the following prescription drugs:Albuterol Inhaler, Advair 250/50,Flonase, Enablex, Pletal, Coumadin, Colestid, Ultram, Zantac, Lipitor, Tylenol, Zoloft, Xannax, Wellbutrin x 2, Adderall XR Thank You ## I believe my taking Albuteral Inhaler has caused me to be very sensitive, to UV (sunlight). If any are out there that seem to have this problem as well please report in with your symptoms. ## I believe my taking Albuterol Inhaler has caused me to be very sensitive, to UV (sunlight). If any are out there that seem to have this problem as well please report in with your symptoms. ## Yes, that is very possible. Most of these meds come with warnings about sun exposure while using them. I use Albuterol as well, and the warning is on the patient lea...

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Is the extra strength Benadryl for sinus relief crushable for a food peg? ## Hello, Judy! How are you? It would be best to check with the person's doctor to be sure, because some things aren't safe to use, but there is no master list we can refer to. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Benadryl as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth and drowsiness. Additionally, Benadryl is only effective at treating allergy symptoms, so if the sinus issue is due to something else, such as a cold, it will not help. Is there anything else I can help with?

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It is light blue, oval shaped and has WL 91 printed on one side. Please ID ## benadryl maximum strength server allergy and sinus headache pills are light blue and oval shaped with WL 91 printed on one side and the other side has a B ## i dont know ## Since this is an OTC item, I cannot confirm that. ## The pill is red on one end, then silver/gey in the middle, then purple on the other end. It contains: Acetaminophen 325 mg, Phenylephrine HCI 5 mg, and Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg. I was told it was a cold medicine. Please help me identify it. ## I am sorry if I hurt anyone, but even though I am rather "new", I am becoming upset when that question comes up (and believe me, It's always here from someone). Now the "hard part". If you are not sick it would be more producti...

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I know I am allergic to sulfa used as an antibiotic prescription but I have read there is a possibility I could be allergic to hair products with sulfa and foods with sulfa? ## Hello, Toni! How are you? Generally, no! They are usually different and most people are not allergic to all. A sulfa drug is not the same as sulfur in foods, hygiene products and etc. I'm allergic to Bactrim, which is a sulfa antibiotic, but haven't had a reaction to anything else, including other related drugs. Just be careful and proceed with caution. Is there anything else I can help with? ## My mom is allergic to bactrim and other medications containing Sulfa, she is also allergic to eggs. The sulfur in foods is different than in drugs yet they may have some type of connection as I hear similar situat...

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Taking robitussin, nyquil, extra-strength aleve, sudafed, sudafed pm, cold/flu alka-seltzer, aspirin, tylenol, ibuprofen, norco, afrin, albuterol sulfate inhalant, Ipratopium bromide and albuterol sulfate inhalant, and afrin. Would any of these cause a false positive for amphetamine/methamphetamine? And if so, on what type of drug test(s)?

I m 56 yrs old male suffering from frozen shoulder on my right side arm after falling down from my bike since last 4 months passed. A moderate pain on the same shoulder occasionally felt specially while sleeping on the right side. Please advise me what medicine should I take for the same. I m also an old cardiac patient with post PT CA and taking constantly the concerned medications. ## Can I take Mecobalamin 1500 mcg tablet for the treatment of frozen shoulder ## Dosage of mecobalamin for perifirial neuropathy? 500mcg 3x daily? What is diff. between mecobalamin and b12? Get sympathy but not much help from dr. ## Yes . You take it. But please mind it. When you take it first then high pain may be occupied. So if pain are persist then don't worry please take simple pain killer such as...

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OcuClear was the best eye drops ever. Since it has gone off the market, I have been unable to find anything comparable. Visine does not do the trick at all. Is there an eye drop on the market today that even comes close to what OcuClear would do? Or can I still purchase OcuClear on the internet? ## OcuClear is manufacrured in Canada, Visine L.R. is the equivalent of OcuClear, and it's available in the US. They both share the same ingredient, which is Oxymetazoline. To learn more click about Oxymetazoline the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do. ## I have tried Visine. It may have the same ingredient in it, but something is still different about Visine than OcuClear. I have a problem with red eyes, and OcuClear always cleared...

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I've been taking clonodine for 3 years for hypertension. It works. However for the past 2 and a half years I've had annoying intermittent stinging/tingling/itching on my shoulders. Enough to keep me from sleeping occasionally. I've tried every cream, lotion, no alcohol, no sugar, and more but nothing stops the irritation. Now I'm wondering if it could be the build up of clonodine in my system.thx for your thoughts on this. ## Hello, Debbie! How are you? This medication is known to cause dilation in the veins of the neck, as reported by the U.S. FDA, so that could be causing what you're experiencing, especially since blood flow changes, once you law down and while sleeping. Other typical side effects are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, hypotension and ...

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