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I tried Singulair but it caused me extremely dry mouth, so much so that despite the medication's benefits I don't know if I want to continue using it. Does this side effect of dry mouth wear off with continued use of Singulair? If so, after how long? ## Hello, Shira! How are you? Yes, side effects are usually transient and taper off in severity, then go away entirely, once your body gets used to a medication. It usually takes about 4 to 5 weeks. Other typical side effects, as listed by the FDA, may possibly including headache, dizziness, joint pain, sweating and constipation. Sometimes sucking on mints or candies can help, or regularly sipping some water. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Thanks for your reply, I do have some other questions: Can the benefits of Singula...

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I have been having itching, burning, and inflammation in my perineum region... it feels like pin pricks and the skin seems to be getting thin. I am using petroleum jelly and a little Valbet which is beclomethasone, dipropionate, miconazole nitrate, & neomycin which earlier was good on the bruised skin after itching but not now. All tests this time showed no infection whereas I did have yeast.

i use 1 tab rerly when asthma attek . . here in india montair lc is available make cipla but i want to know is sd effects or regular use . pls suggest thanx ## i have asthama since 40 years . i taken so treatments , but failed , pls suggest any medicin for relief padip delhi india ## i am suffering from asthma and allergy since long time i take dioline inheler and monster l c, its give me temporary relief, so pls suggest me its side effect or other medicine for allergy . thanks regards pradip

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heres the case You receive a call from a mother who wishes to mix Alupent in her infant’s milk. She is a bit worried that this might not be good for her child. Does infant formula interact with the absorption of the drug? What is the indication of this drug? please reply

I have had HES for 12 years and want to trial Mepolizumab. My specialist has been unable to get me on a trial. What avenues do I have? ## It is really entirely up to the criteria set by the testing agencies and manufacturer, if they don't think you fit the patient profile, then they have the right to refuse you from their clinical trials and, unfortunately, you have no recourse in most countries. It's not the same as if someone were denying you a treatment options that has actually been proven to be life-sustaining. What reason did they give for not letting you into the trials? ## Thanks for your reply Verwon. In a nutshell, I didn't qualify for the trial because my death is not imminent. I have some control using hydroxyurea although the side effects depress all blood cell ...

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My son is a middle distance athlete. Started having coughing fits after his races. Dr did a lung function test although normal put him on Symbicort to use before he races. Then he got a terrible throat infection and has ever since been coughing all the time. GP then made him take Sumbicort 2 puffs in the morning 2 puffs in the evening, but he is still coughing. then we were referred to pulmonologist again lung function normal. Can the coughing be aro of the Symbicort? He says it feels like there is a hair in his throat? ## Hello, Lorna! How is your son? Yes, that can be a side effect of this medication, as reported by the FDA. He may also experience cold symptoms, back pain, headache and stomach discomfort. Is there anything else I can help with?

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small, round, white tablet. with MSJ imprinted on it ## Myu son had a small blue pill with msj stamped on one side and a line half way accross the other side. What is it used for what is it ? ## i got told it is ephedrine, but it doesnt have the same effect as the ephedrine i got off my mate. this tablet i have got only has msj on 1 side and nothing on the other side ## its valium 10mg from switzeland !!! ## hello a few of my friends know of these msj pills and they are a tipe of valium. but they wont tell me were they get them from but they do say they get them in tubs of 1000x. ## how long does its stay in your blood stream, can it last up to 10 hours? ## THEY ARE FROM INDIA, I WAS TOLD THE SMALL BLUE MSJ DIAZEPAM ## these tabs are doing the rounds in my town at the moment, they'r...

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My Farther has been diagnosed with congestive heart failure with terrible blue thick swollen legs, water sometimes leaks through the skin. The cardiologist gave him Sandoz Theophylline 200mg, Plenish K, Cortaject, Angised, I found out what the rest is for {Pulmison, Purgoxin. Spiractin} but couldn't find anything on the 1st 4 pills. Could you please let me know what it's for. ## Hello, Esta! How is your father doing? Plenish K is a potassium supplement used to prevent the potassium loss that may happen, when someone is on medications to remove excess fluid from the body. It can be dangerous, if someone's potassium drops too low, so the doctor likely prescribed this as a precautionary measure. The FDA does warn that potassium supplements can be very rough on the stomach, so h...

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My daughter of 7yrs are Consuming the Telekast L Kid since last 2yrs regularly as per prescription of Dr. Tapas Chatterjee, Barrackpore, Kol - 120. I want to know that What is the side effects of this particular medicine for taking regularly. ## Telekast-L contains Montelukast and Levocetirizine, it is most commonly used to treat or prevent allergies. Side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, dry mouth and drowsiness. Learn more Montelukast details here. Learn more Levocetirizine details here. What is she taking it to treat? ## I am taking the telekast 10 tablets for the past 4 years and i feel better from my wheezing.In a long run can i continue taking it and does it causes any side effects. ## iam also taking it since past 3 years, if i dont take it for continously 2 days ..it beco...

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Hello..., i am from india, and i take CETRIZINE+MONTELUKAST combination from last 1 month bcoz of sessnal rhinitis...is there any side effect if i take it regularly... If yes than wht is it? ## Sir my husband taking the tablet telekast-L 10 mg the tablets benifits and the side effects

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is it the kastair montelukast are steroid? ## No! Montelukast is a Leukotriene Receptor Agonist, in the U.S. it is most commonly used to treat allergies. Common side effects can include: nausea, drowsiness, headache and dry mouth. Read more: Do you have any other questions? ## is kastair 5mg safe for my child 4yrs old? i just gave her an allerkid can i also give her kastair to treat constant coughing at the same time>? ## my little one started kastair last year, she was 5. 4mg tabs every night. you might want to see your pedia first. ## ang aking anak na 4 years old ay umiinom ng kastair ngayon hanggang 60 days sabi ng pedia nya,, my ubo at sipon PO SYA NGAYON , SAFE po ba na pinainom ko din sya ng salbutamol

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I have been using Syntaris / flunisolide in the UK for some 20 years. Since it has been discontinued I have tried others recommended by a doctor but both dried up the nose with very irritating results,. Can anybody suggest an alternative Flunisolide that might be available in the UK, or elsewhere by post ? ## Blocked nose ! Acute Rhinitis. Syntaris / Flunisolide has made it bearable for about 30 years but SYNTARIS is no longer available. Alternatives suggested by my doctor have caused a dry and uncomfortable nasal condition. I don't want an operation either ! Any suggestions about Flunisolide upon which I have relied for so long ? ## Hi, just come across ur post as my partner is experiencing the same thing after using it for 20 yrs. Nothing seems as good. Have you had any luck with ...

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I've been taking symbicort for about twelve days. After 6th day, started to develop an all over (arms, torso, legs) itchy rash. Had been taking other drugs, so put it down to those, but have been off them for several days now and rash still with me. Should I stop? I'm was due to stop in next few days. ## Hello, David! How are you? Yes, it would be best to stop using it and consult your doctor. An itchy rash is usually the sign of an allergic reaction, so this may not be the right medication for you to use. The FDA lists other possible allergic reactions as including dizziness, swelling and trouble breathing. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have copd and get a lot of mucus once I get it coughed up I can breathe better will the iputronium bromide help break it up with ventolin ## Hello, Pat! How are you? No, the iputronium bromide does not help break up and expel mucous. It works to open the bronchi. Its typical side effects are listed by the FDA as possibly including nausea and headache. The same is true of the Ventolin, it relieves bronchial spasms. Its typical side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and nervousness. Is there anything else I can help with?

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No Rx yet, till hopefully Monday. I will miss a few days after a month or so of the sample 2 puffs 2 x day. Along with 1 x day Spiriva Respimat. This is for moderate COPD recent diagnosis. Question is - is it any risk to be suddenly off the QVar?

Hi can I take this medication with anvil om? Pharyngitis and strep throat is making me restless and I can't get any rest from the pain........ Can this medication or illness cause me to have a asthma attack? ## Hello, Reesa! How are you? I didn't find any problems or interactions listed, so it should be okay, as long as your doctor approves. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this antibiotic as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. The asthma would depend on how much it's affecting your lungs, or if you have an allergic reaction to something. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Hi, I wondering what the cut off level for the Xolair CoPay program is, as I'm struggling to pay for the inj's.? I also don't get medical assistance from the govt since my income is slightly over the limit. Does anyone know how I can pay for my xolair inj's? They are $6000 PM please help! ## Call this number for the manufacturer's Co-pay Card Program- 855-965-2472. This will be a life saver! ## Hi William, In addition to what Angel suggested, I just wanted to let you know that MedsChat also offers a free Rx Savings Card that can be used at over 60,000 pharmacies across the US. It reportedly helps you save anywhere from 15-75% off your prescription. Hopefully enough to take a pretty big chunk off $6,000 *fingers crossed for you*. You can view/print more details in the...

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Bought them off a friend who says they are effergine for weight loss? is this what they are or not? ## Could you tell me please?? I have little white pills which says MSJ on one side and on the other there is nothing...please could you advise me if these are ephedrine tablets ? ## I have bought some of these as well from a guy in Wales and they are supposed to be ephedrine, havent tried them although I would like to know if they are ephedrine. ## Hey, yes they are ephedrine and very good too. ## I can't find a listing for this, and if they are Ephedrine, which are banned in the US, I don't know how to find any information on them. Does anyone else know for certain and perhaps how much is in them? ## Apparently 30mg and don't take more than 3 in 24Hours :) ## I have just boug...

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I am 80 years old. I have a) Night dry cough spoiling my sleep and well being. b) Have lack of stamina after early morning hours worsening to inability to walk even a hundred meters by evening. I feel healthy otherwise because 1) I do not have any problem to do daily morning walk 5.5 kilometers 2) I think I am exceptionally healthy except for the above two problems because all hematological, enzymatic and cardiology tests under limit. By using 5 mg. Statin daily Cholesterol is below 150 but the HDL is very low fat around 20 for the past 15 years. No blood sugar or any problem. Kidney and Liver function tests are also good. 3) Scans including CT, ECG, Echocardiograph, Tread Mill Test etc. show reasonable good heart function for my age. Tried Montelukast, Levocetrazine combination.4) Bllod p

I have a bottle of westward 473 10mg can I take two pills to make it 20mg without a problem I have asthma and the 10 mg is not really helping a while ago I took 20mg and it really helped ## Hello, Ken! How are you? West-ward Pharmaceuticals lists this tablet as containing 10mgs of Prednisone, so no, you shouldn't raise your dosage, without your doctors approval. How long have you been taking the current dosage? It does take a few days for it to work. The FDA classifies this medication as a steroid and lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, acne, weight gain and insomnia.

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