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I clean the unit according to the directions but the mist is a lot less than when it was new. Any suggestion on what or how to clean this better ? Thank you ## I'm sorry, but I am really not familiar with it, so I am not sure I can really be of any help. Are you following all the instructions exactly? If so, then the best idea I had would be to talk to a pharmacist, they may know some other tricks that would be safe, which could help you. Does anyone else have any ideas?

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I've been on this for 2years now and in the last 6 months I've been experiencing joint pain all over my body and lower back pain, pain in my kidney are too. If I sit for any length of time then stand up I have stand still for a bit before I start to walk, and walking or standing for to long makes it worse, seems it hurts all the time now. I called my Dr. today after reading this forum as I see others have experiened joint problems as well. The office assistant who aswered said she heard some layers talking about this side effect, but not many experience these side effects, waiting for a call back. I'm going to see of I can use the proventil inhaler alone instead or maybe there is an alternate to Symbicort I can try. Either way I'm not going to let this immobalize me my a...

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I have been taking Amoxik Clav 875mg for bronchial infection for three days now and the only good change I have seen or felt is no more fever, but the congestion and coughing is still going strong, I can't sleep, or rest, my rib gage is so sore from the pounding of the cough, so I found this product I had forgot I had ordered earlier this yr. online, called Mucus Relief DM, it's an Expectorant: Guaifenesin Cough Suppressant: Dextromethorphan HBr This product Loosens & relieves chest congestion, controls cough, and is Dye free. My question is, is it competable with Amoxil Clav? ## That is normal, an antibiotic can treat the underlying infection that may have caused the bronchitis, but it isn't going to do anything for the symptoms, until the infection is actually eradicat...

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I have been taking Amoxik Clav 875mg for bronchial infection for three days now and the only good change I have seen or felt is no more fever, but the congestion and coughing is still going strong, I can't sleep, or rest, my rib gage is so sore from the pounding of the cough, so I found this product I had forgot I had ordered earlier this yr. online, called Mucus Relief DM, it's an Expectorant: Guaifenesin Cough Suppressant: Dextromethorphan HBr This product Loosens & relieves chest congestion, controls cough, and is Dye free. My question is, is it competable with Amoxil Clav? ## I didn't find any interactions listed between them, but you should double check this information to be certain. Learn more Augmentin details here. And yes, the antibiotic isn't going to help...

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a m using Gaptin since one year ,to treat nerve inflamation in my feet and legs result after chemotherapy ,it was effective about 85% then after having bronchities i am suffering of pain in my right side of my abdomin and my right leg not responding enough to move when i walk or when i want to bend it my lap is having nompness and at the same time my feeling with it is defferent ,the treatment which i was using during bronchities is ( Xethromax 500 mg once a day - ventolin inhaler - SElgon _ mucous solvant called trisolvent - vitaamine c 500 mg twice a day )

Clear liquid in small bottle used with old bubble looking manual inhaler Asthma inhaler. Last time I had one was approx. 15 years ago. ## It comes in a small dark brown little bottle. and it's the only med that helps me breath ameditly ## I have seen Tv commercial for asthmanephrin and have been trying to find out more information about it and where I can obtain it. IS a prescription necessary? What is the price. ## It doesn't work any where near as good as Primatene Mist. This another example of the a**holes we have in Washington screwing up the public. ## What side effe3cts are there for asthmanephrin? ## Finally - someone gets it. It was all planned to make you go to the doctor for a prescription and for the drug companies to make more money.

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Hi I found a pill with KU printed in black on one side and the number 220 on the other in my daughters car. and is there any recreational value to this pill??? ## Based on your description, the closest match I could find was a white round pill imprinted with "KU 210". KU 210 has been identified as Montelukast sodium 10 mg (base). Is it possible that you may have misread the imprint? I did find that the manufacturer is listed as Kremers Urban Pharmaceuticals. So even if this ID does not match up with yours, we can at least confirm who the manufacturer is. Taking a look at their product page, I'm seeing pretty much every number but KU "220". In any event, you can always contact them via the link below to verify that this pill isn't fake or whether or not it has bee...

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Over 15yrs.ago, I was taken off Theodur and introduce to Azmacort. And oow what a relief it is. I was able to do more than walk. I was able to jog from 3 to 5miles a day without the exercise induced asthma. The cold air in the winter no longer collaped my lunges when going out to jog. Now its all down hill. Gone is the jogging and I use to participate in the Senior Olympics. Someone goofed. Bad decision. I tried all other medications to no avail. O-zone, I know this was not a Scientist decision!!! ## Learn more Azmacort details here. The decision was actually made by the manufacturer, not anyone else. What others have you tried? Do you have any idea what causes your asthma? As in what all you're sensitive or allergic to? You mentioned cold, but nothing else. Have you tried immunolog...

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I have taken Telekast-F only for two days (at night time).The next morning, I am unable to get up from the bed due to extreme drowsiness which lasts for the whole day and also mild headache. I did not take it last night, still I am having some drowsiness today. Can anybody explain the cause of this? How long does the affect of this medicine last? I am discontinuing the use of this medicine for now. ## Telekast-F combines two active ingredients, Montelukast and Fexofenadine and both of them can cause drowsiness and sleepiness as side effects. Thus, it may just be too much for you and you may need to try a different medication. What are you trying to treat? Learn more Montelukast details here. Learn more Fexofenadine details here.

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Does any one know if this is a painful shot. Also has anyone had adverse reactions? I have to stay for 2 hours for them to "watch" me. ## I am getting my first Xoaire injection tomorrow. I was just curious if it is considered a painful shot. Also if anyone has ever had adverse reactions. I have to stay 2 hours for them to watch me. Just a bit nervous. ## How did it go? There is a potential for any shot to be painful, it not immediately, then later if it leaves too big of a bolus of medication in the muscle. There are some that you can rub out to help avoid the pain and ache of that situation. Learn more Xolair details here.

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My Wife has sneezing problem which is started after coming at Lucknow. Doctor administered Telecast L and it is continued for more than 8 months. How long period, the drug is safe to use. She is still continuing the same drug. ## Using Telecast L more than a year on daily basis , How long it should be continued? ## Using Telecast L for Asthma, since last 1 year. Feeling some side effects, how long do I need to continue the same?

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Has anyone had surgery while on Xolair im giong for hip replacement & can find no posts on this Someone said maybe i should stop before surgery Xolair progam can not answer this question Has anyone had any surgery done while on Xolair ## @pudzzy, If you're truly concerned about taking this medication during a surgery, I would highly recommend discussing this with your surgeon prior to the operation. Reason being is that different surgeons have different pre and post operative instructions, where as some don't even allow you to take a multivitamin supplement, let alone a prescription medication. They each have their safety reasons I'm sure, but it's probably wise to make others aware of the medications you're taking, especially when it's going to be before a m...

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I will be starting Xolair after I am discharged from the hospital (kidney cancer). I would like to know what to expect. Thanks for your comments in advance. Bruce ## Xolair contains the active ingredient Omalizumab and it is not currently approved in the U.S. as a cancer treatment, it is used to treat asthma. Are you certain that is the right name of the medication you are asking about? Preliminary research has actually shown that while this does play a role in the immune systems recognition of cancer cells, it may increase risks of developing cancer. You can read more on it here: ## I have sever asthma and I have been on this drug since 2003 when it first came out. Before this, I was in the ER all the time and now being on this drug I can't say enough it keeps me out of ER and asth...

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ok so someone gave me these so called diet pills called effies to lose my baby weight ... thoughts? i havent heard much about them. only that they are strong . havent took any uet x ## That's a common nickname for Ephedrine. Learn more Ephedrine details here. It can be dangerous, if used improperly, and has been banned for most non-prescription uses in the U.S. So, you do need to be careful. What other methods have you used to try to lose the weight? ## Hi . i have beem doing fitness classes so don't think i am going tp bother with the pills as the weight will come off without them . although ... it is very tempting for quicker results . x

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Yellow or Tan Pill round in size with P in middle and a Circle around the P. Is also Scored In Middle on the back. Its round pill but seems slightly raised on side with the P. ## Based on the description provided I may have identified your pill as Primatene (12.5 mg ephedrine + 200 mg guaifenesin); an over-the-counter asthma medicine - manufactured by Wyeth Consumer Healthcare. NOTE: I was unable to locate a photo of the pill, but the pill description was identical to yours. Learn More: Primatene Details I hope this info helps!

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Are there any drugs that can interact with methylcobal? I have some auto immune issues, asthma and CRPS and I take several medications for these conditions. I've heard B12 can help, but are there any problems that can occur with this supplement & prescriptions? ## Hello, From what I could gather, there aren't any medications that interact with Methylcobal. As far as B12 is concerned, this supplement has not been studied thoroughly enough so its interactions with any medication is somewhat of a mystery. Depending on your medical conditions, how much you can safely take must be carefully considered. You should definitely consult a doctor before taking B12 or any other supplement with your medication, just to play it safe. I hope this helps!

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uses of semico tablet ## Hi bing, Unfortunately I can't find any information about a semico tablet, could you possibly have meant Symbicort? According to Symbicort's website, it is medication for the treatment of asthma for people 12 years and older whose doctor has determined that their asthma is not well controlled with a long term asthma control medicine (such as an inhaled corticosteroid), or whose asthma is severe enough to begin treatment with Symbicort. Learn More: Symbicort Details Please post back if you have any more questions.

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is quvar and combovent a steriod? I use them as inhalers ## Yes, Qvar is a potent glucocorticoid steroid, with a number of different uses. Combivent on the other hand, contains two active ingredients that are known as bronchodilators, which relax muscles in the airways in order to increase air flow to the lungs. Learn More: Qvar Details Combivent Details I hope this info helps!

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Known side effects ## i am sufforing from chronic bronchits from last 10 years a sufer attack every 3 monts from last two days iam treating my self with asthalin 4 mg breathing trouble is not geting cured . before 7 years i treated with vent tab one tab was enough for me ## my friend ask ur doc can u use aerocort rotacaps with inhaler

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I use Proventil for asthma and have used a home breathalizer, not drinking, and had a positive. Woul the Proventil cause that? ## Hi Rich, I can't find any sources stating that Proventil can cause false positives for anything, are you taking any other medications with Proventil? Post back and I'll be happy to help in any way possible!

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