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I have been taking neurontin for 3 mnths with no side effects but the other day I had citra soda and was sick the following a.m with the runs and nausea! I hadn't eaten anything out of the ordinary but felf ill at the thought of eating anything I had eaten the day before. Stomach cramps and lethargy? I seem to recall that you can't mix neurontin with antacid meds?? ## The reason for the warning about taking antacids with Neurontin is due to the fact that it can cause your body to absorb less of the Neurontin than usual, so it may not be as effective. It is recommended they be taken, at least 2 hours apart. It should not, however, cause the types of symptoms that you've experienced. Have you contacted your doctor?

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My mom had a craniotomy one month ago. She is still in rehab. She experiences nightmare-ish hallucinations though. They give her trepeline in the evenings toghether with her epilepsy medication. Is Trepeline given for depression (depression is common for craniotomy patients). Anti-depressants can cause hallucinations. Will Trepeline be the culprit? ## What does her doctor think is causing them? Some antidepressants can cause them, in some people, but it's really difficult to say whether it's solely the medication, the craniotomy, or perhaps a combination of both.

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My mother has been taking Gabapentin 600 mg, twice a day for several years. Recently her Dr. Lowered her dose to 300 mg twice a day. He said the FDA would not allow him to give her a larger dose because of her age, 93 years old. What can you tell me about this? ## It's been found that with some medications, such as Gabapentin, the elderly are more prone to experiencing side effects and/or severe complications. It has seriously endangered the lives of some of them, when their doctors weren't monitoring them closely, so the FDA has started a recent crackdown and can hold the doctors responsible for such harm. The concern has gotten so great, that many insurance companies are just refusing to cover the medications for anyone over 65, or so. Is there anything else I can help with? #...

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is valparin chrono tab is banned drug in the other parts of world except india ## Valparin Chrono contains the active ingredient Divalproex Sodium and I am not aware of it being banned in other countries, though it is possible, but in the U.S. and Canada you will usually find it being referred to under a different name, which is Valproate Semisodium. Are there any other comments or questions?

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I AN TRYING TO FIND PRESCRIPTION COVERAGE FOR MEBARAL. TAKEN FOR SEIZURES. HAVE BEEN TAKING SINCE CHILDHOOD. ## have you had any success in transferring by company's decision to withdraw mebaral from the market with another medication? ## Lundbeck has decided to stop making it and no other drug company has picked it up. ## Jan, I saw your posts on a different forum. My father has been on mebaral for 37 years. It is the only thing that works for him. He was never notified by his doctor or pharmacist about it being discontinued. We found out last night when he went to pick up his prescription and they didn't have any left in stock. Thank god they found 3 more weeks worth today. He is talking to his doctor tomorrow. I am worried sick about him. He did not have time to start winging...

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olval shaped gray colored 93 38 on it ## Do you realize how many grey capsules, both over the counter and prescription are on the market? No one could possibly post pics of all of them, color does not denote item, the manufacture can make something any color they wish. Using the imprint, however, Pill Image This is Gabapentin 100mgs, a generic for Neurontin. This is used to help prevent Epilepsy seizures and also to treat certain kinds of never pain. ## i need a picture of a stackers energy pill ## March, 2012 Physicians Desk Reference use to have color plates arranged by manufacturer and those plates showed the picture of the medications. it may not still do that.or even be in print.

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My daughter is suffering from perinatal asphyxia. Now doctor prescribed valparin 200 syrup. I am in fear. Is it harm my daugher ? ## My son is suffering from mind problum .his Dr. suggest valparin ## My son just 2.6yrs age, having convulsion, Dr. prescribe as per his age & wait 5ml 2wice in a day continue, but till i don't get any response from this medicine, along with Frisium 5. pl let me know what is best possible. ## Last week my daughter of 5-6 years suffered from convulsion for the 1st time & as suggested by my doctor we have started giving Valparin 200 syrup.We even took out EEG reports and the reports are normal.But still the doctor has asked to contiune the medicines for 3 months 5 ml twice a day.Can u please suggest whether though the reports are normal should we c...

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With an irregular heart beat, and STRESS, now to take URBANOL 5mll,together with 30mg PURATA why? ## Urbanol contains the active ingredient Clobazam, which is a Benzodiazepine, these medications basically work like sedatives, so it can help with the stress you are experiencing. Learn more: Purata is a similar type of medication, it contains the active ingredient Oxazepam: The irregular heartbeat could have been cause by stress and anxiety, if they found no other reasons for it. What has your doctor said about it?

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Hello, My wife takes Lamictal, 200 mg a day for a 10 years. She breastfeeds our baby, and everything is fine with him except blood in his stools once in 2 weeks or so. Can this be a side effect of the drug dossage he is getting through his mother's milk and during the pregnancy ? thank you ## Please consult your child's doctor immediately. Blood in the stool, even in an infant, could be the sign of a serious health issue and only a doctor is going to be able to help you determine the cause. Have you discussed this with your child's doctor, yet? ## Yes I have. The doctor and the specialist (gastroanthologist specialises in children) are runing a set of tests, but besides I wanted to know if there could be a connection to the Lamictal. They say no connection like this is known...

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My daughter IS TAKING SIEZURE MEDICATION, LAMICTAL. AND DILLANTAN AND STRATERRA, WILL THIS MEDICINE BE ALRIGHT TO TAKE FOR PAIN ## Hi Angela, Phenazopyridine is used to relieve the pain, burning, and discomfort caused by infection or irritation of the urinary tract. It is not an antibiotic and will not cure the infection itself. Although it may relieve some pain caused by certain urinary conditions, it is in a class of medications known as an Interstitial cystitis agent. This is in general is not a pain medication and in my opinion shouldn't be relied on if the pain is anywhere else but in the urinary tract. On another note, phenazopyridine does not interact with the other medications you mentioned, so if in fact your daughter does have pain in urinary tract, then it would be suffic...

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I am trying to identify this pill. It is a tiny round peach pill with a boxed C on one side and 402 imprinted on the other. Does anyone know what it is? ## This is a 2mg Gabitril tablet, which contains the active ingredient tiagabine, which is an anticonvulsant medication. Side effects may include: nausea, difficulty speaking and mild sedation. Learn more: is there anything else I can help with?

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i had shoulder surgery 2 days ago and it is very painful. i have lots of this med left from when it was originaly prescribed for deep pain in 1 of my legs. i was told that a nerve that was too deep in my leg could not be accessed and this would help. my concern is if i take it now could it help with the pain from my shoulder surgery. or is it not a good idea ## Have you consulted your doctor about what you should take for the pain? Lyrica is not actually an analgesic, so it won't help immediately with pain, such as that which occurs after surgery. It is an anticonvulsant, which can also help with certain types of nerve pain, but for it to do it must be taken consistently for several weeks, before it really has much of an effect. ## funny you should mention that! it has now been sinc...

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I am in Canada, could Gabapentin 300mg capsules be all yellow with a 300 and an "N" on it ## Yes, this is a 300mg Gabapentin capsule, the generic for Neurontin, which is an anticonvulsant that is also used to treat certain types of nerve pain. Learn more: Are there any other questions or comments?

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I'm Bipolar 2 and can't beat the depression. My pcyciatrist subscribed Epitec to me for a "mood lifter". What is the working of Epitec and what is the side effects. I feel manic since I started to use Epitec but in the afternoons I'm tired becauce I had so much energy in the morning ## Have you contacted your doctor about this? You may need a dosage adjustment. Epitec contains the active ingredient Lamotrigine, which is an anticonvulsant that is also used to treat Bipolar Disorder. Side effects may include: nausea, headache, double vision and insomnia. You can learn more here:

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i take 300mg of dilantin a day have been seizure free for 14 years but recently i have been worried about seizures obsessivly and making myself dizzy and sick my levels for 14 years have always been low like 4.7 and 3.7 my last ER visit 3 days ago they were 2.5 today my DR upped my dose to 400mg a day he said it would also help with the obssive thinking anyone heard of this or think its a good a good idea also what causes my dilantin level too keep dropping ## Has your doctor provided you with any other information? If you were taking the same dosage for a long period of time, it is completely normal for your body to eventually get used to it and for it to not be as effective for you, which may explain why levels keep dropping and why your doctor raised your dosage. And yes, these antis...

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patient takes two Triptyline per night together with Phenytoin sodium 100mg x 3- patient is hallucinating ## Has their doctor specifically prescribed them all to be taken at once like this? If they are suffering from hallucinations, it could be due to having to much of one, or both of these medications, at once and the dosages may need to be split up, so they are taken throughout the day. Has their doctor been consulted?

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does grapefruit metabolises phenytoin sod ext 100 mg cap? ## Grapefruit juice slows the breakdown of several drugs; however, information that I was able to gather on this topic puts phenytoin on a list of medications that have no significant interaction with grapefruit. Drugs in this section have all been studied with grapefruit, and found to have either a minimal/negligible interaction: That said, grapefruit will have little (if any) effect on the metabolism of phenytoin. I hope this information helps!

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My son was suffering from fever. When he was playing suddenly his eyes were wide open for 4-5 minutues & his temperature was 102.5. We admitted him hospital & after fever treatment doctor advised EEG. Reason why it happened to my son? Is there any side effect of VALPARIN 200 ## A high fever can cause convulsions/seizures, even in adults and they are especially dangerous in children. Valparin contains the active ingredient Valproic Acid, it is an anticonvulsant. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, weight gain and dizziness. Learn more: Are there any other questions or comments? ## my daughter has 4 years and 2 months age, she has suffering high temperature & fits in last week. doctors diagnosis seizure disorder and suggest to take a medicine syp. valparin 200...

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can I take cherratussin while I am on lamictal ## I have been on Lamictal for several years and have been prescribed and taken it several times during that period. I have also taken vicodin and percocet for pain when needed. If you're taking lamictal for BPD (as I am) the danger is not physical. If you tend to the more manic side you should be careful with any medication that has a possible side effect of euphoria. ## I was prescribed cherratussin, what is in it and is there a narcotic in this medicine?

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Has anyone every experienced a burning sensation of the tongue, gums, lips, aching of the teeth and severe headache while taking Gabapentin? ## Kinda? I have a metallic like taste in mymouth and tingling in myslips and mouth area. ## Those aren't listed as the common side effects. Have you consulted your doctor? It sounds like you may be having some type of reaction to medication, which may require medical treatment, or switching to a different medication.

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