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i found neurontin 300mg and buspirone 10mg, why is he taking these? they were prescribed to someone, but the label with name has been torn off. My sons not prescribed these at all. Wondering what they are doing to him? ## Hi neurontin i am told people take with opiates to intensify their high. Buporine is suboxone which is to help with withdrawal and suppose to help cravings for opiates. Not a good combination of medicine to mix im not a Dr but have family that are addicts . Best of luck ## Hello, Carol Ann! How are you? I'm happy to clear this up for you and provide information on these medications. Neurontin contains the active ingredient Gabapentin, which is an anticonvulsant that's also used to treat certain types of nerve pain and mood disorders, but it is not a narcotic an...

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HI MY DOCTOR INCREASED ME FORM 50MG IN MORNING TO 50MG IN MORNING AND AN ADDITIONAL 25MG AT NIGHT FOR 2 WEEKS AND THEN UP TO 50MG AT NIGHT. i AM ON DAY 5 OF THE NIGHT AND FEEL A LITTLE WEIRD WILL THAT WEAR OFF I HAVE BEEN FINE SO FAR I CANT REMEMBER IF I HAD PROBLEMS WHEN I FIRST STARTED ## Hello, Amy! How are you? What specifically do you mean by saying you feel weird? I'm sorry, but the usage of that term can vary broadly, so when it comes to medications, it is very hard to know what specific symptoms someone might be experiencing. The FDA lists the common side effects for this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, mood swings, and weight changes. ## Headaches just dull, a little spacey headed.it's wearing off a little now I have been on seco...

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May I take these together (phentermine, topamax, contrave)? They were prescribed for weight loss. ## Has your doctor instructed you take them all at once? That would be very unusual. In most cases, as reported by the FDA, taking all of these at once, could result in elevated blood pressure, elevated heart rate, severe insomnia nervousness, anxiety, and anorexia, any of which could be fatal.

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I was just put on this medicine and I was wondering if this Topamax is a time released medicine? ## What are the markings on the tablet you are taking? The 50mg dosage is available in both a regular release formulation and a time released one, according to NIH records. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, and mood changes.

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Hi. I have been taking these two drugs for about 8yrs along with lexapro. Can these medications be stopped or weaned off of by the patient? Also, how does lamictal and/or risperdal work? ## You should not stop such medications, unless your doctor states that it is safe for you to do so. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, sedation, and weight changes. The length of time they may work for anyone is highly individualized, since we are all different, some people can take them successfully for years. Are you experiencing problems from taking them?

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My husband takes 2700 mg a day. Since his dose has been upped that high he has been experiencing severe shaking and tremors. His heart races and his muscles twitch as well. You can visibly see his body shaking. It is a constant state, not something that comes and goes. His doctor has yet to return his phone call. Has this happened to anyone else? ## Those can be side effects, especially at such a high dose, according to the NIH. He may also experience dizziness, nausea, weight gain, mood swings, and delusions. How long has he been taking this dose? Is he on any other medications? Has he heard from his doctor, yet?

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prescribed gabapentin for fantom tooth pain. started at 100 mg for 5 days then upped to 200 mg. after 4 days at 200 mg started having constipation and lower back and side pain. At the fifteenth day I dropped the dose back to 100 mg and would like to get. completely off it. How should I proceed. ## Hello, Joel! How are you? The FDA classifies Gabapentin as an anticonvulsant that can also help with certain types of nerve pain, so it's not addictive like a narcotic would be and after only 15 days at such low doses, you can most likely just stop it, as long as our doctor approves. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, mood swings and weight changes. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Vermon, Thanks for the information. I am going t...

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Is this drug safe to take with gabapentin 600 mg? Also what dosage? How often can it be taken? ## Does Rumoquin N.F. interact with Metoprolol 25 mg or Atorvastatin 40 mg ## @Brownie, Rumoquin NF contains a combination of diclofenac, methocarbamol and dexamethasone. Because these are all prescribed drugs, the doctor who is prescribing them to you should be aware of anything else you are taking alongside them. If your doctor didn't give you any dosing advice, I would recommend calling him/her asap. Ironically, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center (umm.edu / drug interaction tool), diclofenac and dexamethasone have a "high interaction potential"; that is to say it is NOT recommended you take them together, which I find odd since they are both included in the s...

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I am prescribed gabapentin 300mg capsule and 400mg capsule. I'm supposed to take two 300mg twice a day for 7 days. Then one 400mg twice a day for however long. Today I've taken three 300mg and one 400mg and its not helping. Am I taking to much? Will this hurt me or possibly overdose me? please help. ## Nope. One distance advantage of Gabapentin is you can take very high doses, some people take thousands of mgs in a day, and you almost never reach an OD effect. However, if you are thinking this is a pain pill or something that should give you some results or effects right away soon after you take it, you are misinformed. This is actually a drug that was approved for us to prevent epilepsy seizures and was shown to help with some types of nerve pain, so it is not a pain killer and...

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Please tell me the purpose and side effects of the drugs Zenoxa 150 and REJUNEX OD. ## Can you tell me side effect of Zenoxa 150 plain ## Zenoxa contains the active ingredient Oxcarbazepine, this is an anti-epileptic, that is also an effective mood stabilizer. Some common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, blurred vision and fatigue. You can read more here: ## Rejunex OD is a vitamin supplement, it contains 500mcgs of Methylcobalamin, 100mgs of Alpha Lipoic Acid, Vitamin B6 and Folic Acid. It is used to treat various conditions, such as a deficiency in these essential nutrients. Did you have any other questions? ## respected sir i am using rejunex od for facial palasy i am facing regular headach is this drug is ok for me ## what are the uses of zenoxa od 600 ## sir , i am 17 ...

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just wanted to be safe then sorry i ran out of my medication of glyburid-metformin5-500mg and i wanted well i have been taking these other diabetic pills called gabapentin 600mg 3 times a day for relief to the pain im feeling in both of my feet i started on 6/28/2011 at 6:00p.m. i wanted to know if there's a doctor out there please let me know im doing the right thing dated: 6/29/2011 at 6:00p.m. on wednesday evening. thank you and good day ## I'm not a doctor, but I can provide you with information on the medication. Gabapentin is not an antidiabetic medication and it will not do anything to help control blood sugar levels and it will not work for pain, like a regular analgesic or narcotic would, either. Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant medication, but it has been proven to help...

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I am a 45 yr old woman who suffers from reflex sympathetic dystrophy and was prescribed nortriptylin cap 25 mg at bedtime and gabapentin tab 600 mg 3 times per day. I have had the following sypmtoms: unable to sleep at night but lathargic during the day, sweats, chills, cold like symptoms (runny nose, coughing, sneezing, phlegm in throat), headache, diaheria. I feel like I have the flu. I stopped taking my meds and some symptoms went away but the doctor asked me to get back on the meds and the symptoms came back....could it be coincidental that I am coming down with a cold or are these side effects from my meds? Please help or has anyone experience this? ## How long have you been taking them? Much of what you've listed are not typical side effects, though they have been experienced ...

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Please tell me how long I have to take levopraid for, because I don't have any ulcerative symptoms. I just had a miscarriage and after that I've been having some problem with vomiting. I was taken to the hospital and in the emergency room there I was given inj's. and drips; then I was able to stand. And this happens after every 2-3 months. Now I am prescribed levopraid. Will it be a lifetime medicine or short term treatment? I am also epileptic. Thank you.

i am on anti epillectic drug eptoin(phenytoin). 19 months passed without seizeur & now i am Pregnant. is this drug Harmful for my growing childern in side me ? if yes please sugesst me how to get rid of this. Thanks ## Have you talked to your doctor about it? According to the U.S. FDA Phenytoin has shown clear risk to the baby, when taken by a pregnant mother. However, seizures could also be dangerous to your baby, so you need to talk to your doctor and decide whether or not you should continue with this medication, or perhaps switch to something else. ## I'm taking 100mg of eptoin drugs ....doctor advised to continue this drug.... My convulsion is caused by head trauma ...there is no genetic history of epilepsy &EEG reports,MRI&CT scan of head also show normal.....so be...

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The medicine is used for throat and left eye flip flopping time to time and while speaking ## Eptoin contains the active ingredient Phenytoin, commonly used to treat epilepsy. Side effects can include: nausea, drowsiness, sedation and gaze nystagmus. Read more here: Do you have any questions? ## Hi, I am 34yrs taking eptoin from last 15 years regular 3 tab of 100mg at night i tried to reduce dose but i got that problem of seizures and when i take regular dose i am ok whats the best way for me to stop medicine ## hi i am ajay we want to left the eptoin200mg injune2012we feldown some where i have very little problem but after taking eptoin, now we have lots problem plese susses me ## Hi This is manjunath I'm 35 years old I'm taking eption tablet from last 30 years onwards But stil...

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I was on 300 mg of gabapentin for 3 months. I'm weaning off it by taking the 300 mg capsule every other day as per what the pharmacist recommended. How long should I do this? It's been a week. The days I don't take it I have a headache that just won't go away. I want to be done with this drug. ## Hi Yeb, Just wanted to congratulate you on doing your due diligence with weaning off gabapentin. It really sounds like you're on the right track with the pharmacists recommendations of dosing every other day. However I think in order to take it to the next step, you have to ask yourself what seems feasible based on how your body has already responded. All I can say is that it were me in this position I'd probably be very strategic about my approach; perhaps by going down...

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I'm have epilepsy I'm taking1000 gm Keppra for years and not having seizure attack any more how much is Precautionary doses i can take or can i stop taking keppra ? ## You should take the dosage that your doctor has prescribed, taking a lower amount, or stopping it may cause you to experience seizures. The NIH lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, mood swings, and weight gain. Is there anything else I can help with?

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My doctor prescribed me gabatin and I would like to know for what reason it was given? Please kindly let me know. ## Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant that is also used to treat certain types of nerve pain and some mood disorders. The NIH lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, mood swings, and weight gain. What condition caused you to see your doctor?

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What is a white oval pill with G 31 printed on one side? Is it a narcotic? ## No, this tablet is manufactured by Glenmark Generics and they list it as containing 600mgs of Gabapentin, which is an anticonvulsant that is also used to treat some mood disorders. and certain types of nerve pain. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, mood swings, and weight gain. Is there anything else I can help with?

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My daughter is one years old and had minor convultion. Our doctor suggested to give eptoin suspension for two years. I want to know the side effects of this medicine. ## My son is 13 months old and had a convultion which lasted for 90- 100 mins. The doctor has prescribed eption suspension for him. I would like to know the side affect of the same and is it safe for small babies. ## Eptoin contains the active ingredient Phenytoin, it is frequently used to control seizures in children. Its side effects may include nausea, dizziness, weight changes and hypotension. I sincerely hope that both of your children are doing well. Are there any other questions or concerns? ## weight changes can be seen on days to come my daughter is 1.5 yrs old now. seizure happened 07 months back. what about hypo...

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