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I want to get off of venlafaxine HCL 150 mg 24 HR SA Tab. There is no score line. Can I cut it in half and take just half? ## No, from what you've listed, this tablet cannot be cut in half, that could result in your receiving too much of the medication at once. The SA stands for sustained action, which is just another way of designating it as a time released medication. Learn more Venlafaxine details here. The best thing to do would be to consult your doctor for a proper tapering schedule and to ask them to prescribe a lower dosage, or one that isn't time released to make it easier for you. Are there any other questions or concerns? ## I have been on Venlafaxine for over ten years. I know that I need assistance with my mood / mental state but would like to get off the meds, I do...

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Hi everyone. I'm a 39 year old male and on Day 6 of 150mg Bupropion XL. I am wondering how long it takes Mylan Bupropion XL to start working? Also how long does it take to get the increased libido effects that everyone mentions? Currently a little down and even with Viagra, I have a hard time. ## It may take about 4 to 5 weeks for it to reach its full level of efficacy in your body. As to the side effects, according to the U.S. FDA, it doesn't increase your response/libido, it is that it usually doesn't cause the same loss of libido as other similar medications. Other side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, and increased risk of seizures. Are you on any other medications? ## What pharmacy dispenses bupropion 150 mg that is manufactured by Mylan? Any help would ...

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it is purple with a zig zaggy E ## The pill in description is Bupropion hydrochloride SR (150 mg) To view information about this drug, please click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do. ## I am trying to find out what a small circular purple tablet with a slanted E with the number 415 is. The other side is blank. is there anyone out there that can help me? ## A five second internet search will reveal this is Bupropion SR 150 mg. from Eon/Sandoz, a dopamegeric antidepressant Wellbutrin Sustained Release.

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does this new prescription contain other ingredients? My wife started taking new pills and now can't sleep ## Hi, Worried! Sorry that your wife is having trouble. What are the markings on the tablet? That's what would enable me to check this information for you. Sometimes the manufacturer listed by the pharmacy isn't accurate, or the listed one may be carrying the medication actually made by someone else. Learn more Trazodone details here. ## My doctor prescribed me a white round pill imprinted "PLIVA 434" with a line on the back. It was prescribed for insomnia at a dose of 100 mg. Is this right? ## Anything with Teva on it is usually very good. They switch my 1 mg Klonopin from the yellow tevas to these gray substitute generic Klonopin which is not as effective as t...

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I quit taking my doxepin cold turkey and I am wondering if the negative side effects from taking doxepin are permanent? ## Hello, Sean! How are you doing? What type of negative side effects did you experience? In theory, they should go away with time, but it may take several weeks, depending on how long you were taking it, according to the NIH. You may also experience some withdrawal effects, including headache, diarrhea, rebound depression and anxiety. ## Hi Sean. I too took Doxepin, for about 2 solid months and then a couple times a week. I still woke up, ON 4 A Day ( 1 every 8hrs, then 1 8hrs later and 2 at bedtime!) throughout the night SEVERAL TIMES! I quit it cold turkey but had no problems, that I know of. Seeing as my Health is Severely Declining every 6mons-a year. I have 3 Gas...

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I am 53. I have ., "DID", OCD, chronic Arthritis Pain always having joint replacements it's agressed in whole body. Take high blood pressure meds Xanax 2.0 mg up to 4 a day as needed BY the way Xanax is incredible for DID DISORDER! PERCOCET…MORIPHINE AND no other narcotics been on this remedy for 9 yrs and Xanax since I was young. Looking with Dr for a secondary meds to help with depression and backing off Xanax as much. So question can I mix Sertraline with these drugs. I'm very bad and will only get worse probably 3 more yrs til a wheel chair becomes my feet. ## A medication like Sertraline is often given with a benzodiazepine, such as Xanax, when someone requires both, though the person should be monitored by their doctor regularly, and you should be aware that ...

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I am taking 1200 dollars worth of drugs a month. I was in Ecuador and bought lasix for a penny a pill. In Columbus they are 1.00 a pill. Help! ## Roche Valium 10mg x 90 tabs with latin prescription with triple holograms on blister packs and Roche Box taped in clear Roche tape with Bin no and expiration date good till 2018 cost me US $82.00 for the prescription on Feb 12, 2014 in Puerto Vallarta, MX. Also, Roche Rivotril, 2 mg, 60 tabs for US $58.00. Must have a latin prescription and only two pharmacias in greater PVR are legitimate that carry real Roche products mfg in Toluca, MX. MD visit was US $100.00. US cash or USA credit card. Get referral from international hotel concierge in the big expensive chain oceanfront hotels. Works the same way in Cabo San Lucas, MX (Baja California). N...

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Side effects include: Dizziness, enormous weight gain. After taking for 9months I increased my self by 10kg. When I stopped it gradually my weight decreased. ## I was prescribed oleanz plus half tablet for severe muscle pain with insomnia and some depression also. Now after taking it for 10 months I stopped but all the old problems returned. Can I take this medicine again? ## This is an antipsychotic, so it is normal for it to cause weight gain, according to NIH reports, along with nausea, drowsiness, headache, and mood changes. It contains the active ingredient Olanzapine. Geeta you can take it, again, as long as your doctor approves. Are you on any other medications? Why did you stop taking it? ## Personally I hate this drug and was put on it for a year and the psychiatrist thinks tha...

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I would like more information about this medication please. ## This is an Indian brand name for Escitalopram, this is an antidepressant. Some of the most common side effects include: somnolence, nausea, sexual disfunction and dry mouth. ## i am under treatment with nexito plus combined with prothiaden-75 at nights and alone in morning. i purchase 60 pills for every month. but the cost of medicine is too high for me. can you suggest me an exact equilant with low cost? ## I have been under Nexito plus treatment 1 tab per day for 9 months as per doctors advise. How to reduce the dosage now and how long should and how should I reduce the dosage so that I will not have any ill effects of removing it ## sir i am 20 years old i am facing severe depression..whn i tk nexito plus i feel btr but w...

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Ive read a lot of men are having trouble with there libido or ED on this med I am currently on 10 mg twice a day last month & I find the opposite to be true. Because of other meds ( High BP Cholesterol Bypass surgery ) and Wellbutrin being in my late 50's My libido was gone for about 2 years ago I started with Testosterone shots monthly then daily underarm which helped because my numbers were very low but didnt quite make it all the way spotty but better. Now after taking Adderall its constant and back to above normal like I was 40 again. And its working as far as my ADHD as well fantastic . My only downside is occasional crashes and some sleeplessness any one have the same experience ? Ive read it can go either way but usually the opposite of what i am experiencing Ive also onl...

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My Dr. took me off the Wellbutrin because it was making me sick. I have been taking the Generic kind. I just got a new refill, Generic Bupropion but they look just like the Wellbutrin & my stomach pain has come back. I need help. What do the Generic Bupropion look like? ## I started taking the generic Wellbutrin 2xday, I had stomach aches, nausa, dizzy, mouth sores and funky taste in my mouth and profuse sweating. I had the non-generic before. After 3 wks, call pharm, he suggested LX once a day, which I was on last, but didn't relize it was now generic. Dr. send new perscription and within 1wk,all those horrible symptons were gone!! This is the generic XL and I am doing fine! ## The way they look can vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, so there is no way I could describe the...

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Hi all! Just wondering if anyone has been prescribed both an SSRI (Prozac) plus pain management such as MS Contin with breakthrough percocet? My husband needs something for depression but I didn't know if it would be safe to take (they tried him on zoloft and it caused him to have horrible back pain). Thanks for any experiences!! ## There is a possible interaction, you can read about it on the University of Chicago Medicine site. They warn about the risk of Serotonin syndrome. It isn't that they cannot be taken together, but a doctor should be closely monitoring the person if they care combined. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Thank you!! I've read the studies and of course a doctor is prescribing but they don't know everything (I've been a registered nurs...

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i just stared takinh these 3 days ago, i have noticed they make me tired, shaky, dry mouth,clumsy. somewhat disorented, forgetful, i was told there for anxiety, i was on effexor, and prozac but she pelaced those wth the citalopram hbr 20 mg. are these symptoms normal and will they go away in time???? thank you. ## Citalopram is an antidepressant, that is also used to treat several other disorders, including anxiety. And yes, these side effects are all normal symptoms that can occur when you start taking it. They should start to taper off after a few weeks, when your body adjusts to the new medication. If they don't or get more intense, you will need to speak to your doctor. You can read more on this medication here: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## IAM A REALLY OUT GOI...

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I suffer from coeliac disease (aversion to wheat gluten); does your Pliva 648 fluoxetine hcl 20 mg contain wheat gluten? Thank you ## I just sent an email to Teva Pharm (the manufacturer of this pill); asking whether or not it contains wheat gluten as a part of the inactive ingredients. I tried looking up the inactive ingredients on their webpage, but couldn't find any related info, so emailing them was the next best option. I'll be sure to post their reply in this thread! ## Hi Ms Sabra, Below is an email response from Teva Pharmaceuticals, regarding gluten in this pill: "This email is in response to your request for information about Fluoxetine Capsules, 20 mg manufactured for Teva Pharmaceuticals USA. You asked if this product is gluten free. Gluten is a protein contained...

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My pharmacy just switched generics. Ever since I have been feeling increasingly worse. Today I had a major reaction. Sweats, nightmares, tremors, speech problems. So bad that when I went to my dr she told me to stop taking the medication which I have been on for two years immediately. Now I'm afraid that I'm going to be feeling awful. ## Hello, Karen! How are you feeling? Did you experience any other withdrawal effects? The FDA lists them as possibly including nausea, dizziness, fever, chills, rebound depression and diarrhea. Did you doctor prescribe an alternative? ## I was taking teva brand venlafaxine xr 150 and the pharmacy switched to aurobindo brand and by the end of the day I was in withdrawls brain zaps and dizziness

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My physician placed me on a 15mg dose of Mirtazapine beginning with just a 'half' dose for the 1st week. I tried this dosage for 2 nights and ended up having 'heigthened' throbbing and 'restless-like' syndrome of my entire body-especially the right side. I have Fibromyalgia, Renauds' syndrome and have suffered from years of sleep problems. I have been on varying doses of Elavil over the last 12 yrs but this no longer helps. I do suffer from mild depression, mostly due to work stresses but I have been on a medical leave since July 11'05 post rotator cuff surgery. Tonight I will be trying Ambien- 5mg dose. The claim that Mirtazapine is used to treat 'tremors' is contradictory in my case-seemed like it was causing mild tremor-like throbbing with my l...

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I'm currently on Urbanol 10mg and Mirtazapine 30mg. I gained a lot of weight within 3 weeks. Can it be the Urbanol or the Mirtazapine or both? Plz help. ## I am also on Mirtazapine for 3 months now. It's widely known that weight gain is a side-effect of this drug as it stimulates the appetite and makes you eat more. I have also gained weight, something which is normally difficult for me. ## Giarno is correct, weight gain is a listed side effect of Mirtazapine, both with short and long-term use. Rapid weight gain, such as what you've experienced has also been a common complaint. Other side effects may include drowsiness, dry mouth, and headache. Have you continued to gain?

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Fertraline hcl 100mg. I believe it's for depression, but not sure. ## I think you mean Sertraline? ## Is Fertraline safe to give to a 14 year old? My nephew has been on this drug for a couple years but his parents won't take him off of it. He is down to one at night but now they want to put him back on in the morning also which he just got off of and he has been doing great. Please help. ## What is Fertraline and is it used for early dementia?

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I just started taking trazodone about 2 and a half months ago. I was prescribed 200 mgs a day. But within day's, I started getting immediate urges to urinate, at times not making it to the restroom on time. Has anyone had this problem too with trazodone? I would really appreciate it if anyone that has had this problem too with trazodone would please let me know. Thank you in advance.

I have taken Venlafaxine XR Capsules - 2 150 mg per day (a high dosage). They were made by the same manufacturer for the first 3 or 4 years. Then, my insurance company switched to the manufacturer Aurobindo. Since then, I have had severe joint and muscle pain, primarily in my arms, but also somewhat in my hands. This pain is so severe that without aspirin, Tylenol, or Aleve, I can barely reach or lift things. Could this pain be due to the change in manufacturerr of my Venlafaxine XR? ## Hello, Debra! How are you? How long have you been taking the one from Aurobindo? Usually, those types of symptoms would be side effects experienced, when first starting such a medication, or when your dosage is raised, as reported by the FDA. When I first started Prozac and each time we upped my dosage, ...

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