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Can a combined use of ciplavasc and enapco cause asthma and occational dizziness in a 70 year old female? After using Enapco for approximately 7 years + suddenly had an asthma attack while lecturing. Doctor then added ciplavasc to my treatment saying I had developed genetic asthma. Walking uphill usually agravates laboured breathing requiring frequent rest while walking. Talking nonstop, eg when teaching has also threatened to bring on an attack.i usually just stop talking for a while. And try not to hyperventilate.

Used to get them at a truck stop just plane white mini crosses ## Hi Sweets, From what I could find online, the old mini thin's that were once available are no longer being manufactured. I believe this is due to the 25mgs of Ephedrine it contained. Apparently though, there is a newer version now which has been placed in a category of nutritional supplements that reportedly contains: 200mgs of Caffeine + 25mg Synephrine (a molecule that is said to be similar to Ephedrine in so far as how it works, but notably less potent) + a 30 mg blend of Ginseng, Kola Nut extract, Rhondiola Rosea root extract, and White Willow Bark extract. I haven't tried either of them, but some comments I found suggest that the new formula still works pretty well for it's indication. I hope this helps!

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I was prescribed Gastrocrom and Domperidome, can they be taken together? If so, is there any side effects? ## Hi Julie, The only drug interactions I found listed under Domperidone are if you were to take it with certain antibiotics or antifungal medications that have been known to increase the plasma concentration of Domperidone as well as it's potential for causing side effects. Nothing though is listed between Gastrocrom and Domperidone, so I would still encourage you to take that up with your doctor as a precautionary measure for more specific details. However even if there aren't any interactions, each medication's individual side effects are still at play and would also be something to watch out for; not to be mistaken for possible drug interactions or vise versa. Thoug...

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Some three years ago, I woke up to discover that my chest was tight and had difficulty in breathing. I consulted a Doctor who diagnosed the problem to be COPD. He thereafter placed me on Tedral SA. When I started using the drug I discovered that my genital organ shrank and could not urinate freely as I used to. I then stopped the used of the drug for a day and I discovered that I could urinate freely again. When I complained to the Doctor about this he told me that he had never heard about such complaints before and that there was no substitute he prescribed for me that I should continue to use it. Each time I used the drug it was the same side effects that I experienced. Later he gave me some other drugs and transferred me to another consultant who is a respiratory specialist. I later ...

I work for a court ordered supervision program. I have a participant who is pregnant and recently had to receive 3 injections of Terbutaline (brethine). Since then, she has twice tested positive for oxy. Is there any way brethine could create a false positive for oxy?

As stated before I would post my results. Sm. cap. ultrasonic cleaner from HF Tools (less than $30). Ran it thru 2 three min. cycles using dist. water heated to 90 deg. Improved mist vol. enough to be adequate but short of what a new unit does. Sent report to Nephron w/details and awaiting any response. Hoping they come up with new cleaning procedure because what comes w/product does not work over the long term. In the meantime try this if you are having problems. ## So far I'm having pretty good results with my cleaning method. I'm going to see if I can skip an ultrasonic cleaning for a day and just soak the cup in water. Unfortunately have not heard from Nephron yet. I do hope they will address this issue with their product. ## Hi Glenn, I don't believe I noticed your prev...

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After taking Symbicort for about six weeks, I had a night of terrible calf cramps which were so severe that I developed a bruise on my upper calf. I have also developed boil-like lesions under my arm and on my chin. I did not relate it at first to taking Symbicort, but called the doctor and he took me off Symbicort. Are these side effects unusual for taking Symbicort? ## Symbicort contains a steroid, so yes, it can cause such side effects. But the cramps you experienced seem to have been rather extreme and more intense. It's likely your doctor didn't want you to have to keep dealing with that misery. Are you on any other medications? Has the acne started clearing up, yet?

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please usefulness of this drug pescribed by a practitioner and its side effect ## balcofen 4007 one side T V other side round white pill ## Unicontin contains the active ingredient Theophylline and it is mainly used to treat respiratory disorders. Its side effects may include nausea, dizziness, diarrhea and irritability. Learn more Unicontin details here. Mike, the Baclofen TV tablet has TV 4097 on it and is a 20mg dosage, it is a muscle relaxant. Learn more Baclofen details here. Are there any other questions I can help with? ## Unicontin 400 is prescribed by my Dr. One tab per day 5 days night before sleep. This is for reducing wiezing /chest conjustion. Tell me yr expert view whether this is in order. {edited for privacy}

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Could anyone please tell me about Diatomaceous Earth, if this product is safe to use if suffering from C.O.P.D. and asthma? Looks like a miracle cure but not too sure of it's safety. Also which is the best supplier? thanks, Ritsie. ## Just make sure you buy "food grade" DE, as the other stuff can really hurt you. DE kills parasites in the gut and is very effective immediately. Also, DE is an excellent source of silica, which is used by the human anatomy everywhere.

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iam female,22 yr.i was affected by asthma before 8 months.doctor recommended to use levoceitrizine tablet for 6 months till july.during treatment my weight was gained .how to reduce my weight? now iam using salmeterol & fluticasone propionate inhaler. if any problem will occur using these . please tell me

For what is montelukast 10 mg used for.Side effects. Thanks ## Hello, Jaime! How are you? Montelukast is used for the maintenance treatment of asthma and to treat seasonal allergies. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, increased risk of bleeding and headaches. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have had some leg swelling - on the left and severe muscle cramps - has anyone else experienced this on xolair? ## Hello, Lee! How are you feeling? The muscle cramps and pain are known side effects, but I didn't find anything listed about the edema. Have you consulted your physician? Do you take any other medications? Do you have any other medical conditions?

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the marax capsules is not available in nearby medical...plz provide number of any medical or place in mumbai or near to mumbai from where i can get this capsule. plz give responce fast ..thank u ## I am also looking for MARAX capsule. Please help me if i can order online. Shabeena, Did you manage to get the capsule?? ## if any indian medical shops available MARAX? if so please send a message. {edited for privacy} Regards, prakash ## no .. actually i was looking that for my mother ... but now our family doc gave her new tabs in replacement of marax ... now she is using atarax 10 mg and deriphyllin retard 150 ..prescribed by doc :) ## Is it working the way marax ## i am looking for marax or substitue with same composition please help me out . mother suffering from past 45 years and taking...

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When started to take telekast l headache started is it a possible of the medecine? ## Telekast contains the active ingredient Montelukast, it is most commonly used to treat allergies and asthma. And yes, headaches can be a side effect, along with: nausea, dizziness and dry mouth. Read more: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## I am taking telekast 10 mg tab daily one at night, I am feeling too tired and drowsiness in the morning and the Dr.prescibed for 3 months continuesly. Is there any harm to me in future when I am taking this medicine for 3 months ## iam using telekast L in coldweather from past two years i an feeling better.pl.s suggest wil i have side effects. ## I am taking telekast 10 mg tab daily one at night, since 1 year.also taking one foracort-400 at morning &...

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My son frequently catches colds. Our doctor has suggested he take one Levokast Kid Tablet daily for six months. Monticope, which contains Montelukast and Levocetirizine Hydrochloride, is used to treat the symptoms of colds and allergies. Are there any side effects associated with these medications? ## Hi Anubrato , sorry to hear about your son. As to possible side effects, remember that each child is different, and there is a good chance that he will not experience any of the side effects. With that said, here are some possible listed ones from the drug information: For Montelukast, side effects may include digestive system disturbances, headaches, hypersensitivity, trouble sleeping, and increased bleeding tendency, aside from many other generic adverse reactions. Drowsiness is also a c...

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I was on Advair for years and then I slowly weaned myself off it with the permission of my doctor. After almost a year of not taking it though, it turns out that I have a low wheeze and I did notice that some physical activities were more difficult. My doctor prescribed Symbicort and the first 3 days it made me really constipated. That got sorted out and I noticed that I was able to breathe easier during certain physical activities. It's now been about 3 weeks and I'm dizzy and lightheaded and my anxiety has ramped up ALOT. Since Advair was working before I stopped taking it I'm not sure why I was prescribed Symbicourt. I want to stop taking it and go back to Advair. How long do I have to wait before taking the Advair? ## Hi SuperGurl007! B 4 switching medications, b sure yo...

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I was prescribed MARAX (Mfg: Pfizer) in 1967. from 1967 to 2009 or 2010 till the medicine was pulledout from market for reasons unknown. Really a wonderfull combination. uduring that 40 years no side effects were observed, Since 2009/10 Ihave been using TEDRAL SA. Though not much effective as much as MARAX, THIS combination also worked well.I am 67 years old now (retired technical officer from min.of.defence)with very active life.Sine few months,TEDRAL SA is not available.Is any other substitute available ?

small round pill with G and 302 on other found in mail order bottle of singlair ## I think the marking you're looking at is actually G 392 and it's also a generic for Singular, which contains 10mgs of Montelukast. Learn more Montelukast details here. Were they all 10mg tablets? This medication is most commonly used to treat asthma and seasonal allergies. ## I found the same pill in my mail order bottle

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Was soundly berated because I hadn't picked up prescription for months. I tried to explain I hadn't been able to afford the prescriptions. Then I was told off because I asked for a repeat prescription for Serevent inhaler which I use with the Qvar inhaler I tried to point out that the Qvar had 200 doses whereas the Seravent had 120, therefore I was going to run out of the Serevent before I ran out of the Qvar. She wouldn't listen, told me off as if I were a child. I am 60 years old and have had asthma all my life. I came away feeling depressed and angry. ## Hello, Cat! How are you? I am so very sorry about what happened to you. Obviously, this woman has no people skills and shouldn't be working with the public. Stuff like this happens to everyone, from time to time and s...

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I would like to know if a Novo Salburiamol inhaler is safe. And does it have similar ingredients as Primatene mist? Specifically epinephrine? ## It risks causing complications and side effects the same as any other medication. And no, Salbutamol is the active ingredient in it. Its common side effects may include nausea, dizziness muscle cramps and headache. Are there any other questions or concerns?

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