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Are there any reported cases of reduced vision or loss of eyesight with taking Votrient for an extended period? Thank you. ## The FDA lists that it has been known to cause blurred vision, as well as eyelash discoloration. What types of issues are being experiencing? It can cause dizziness, which may also make someone feel like their vision is being affected.

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I have just found out that i have cancer of the liver. Knowing that there is no known cure i am looking for a drug known as Rapamycin and i need help finding out about its availability. Can it be purchased over the counter? Anyone please help. Thank you. ## Rapamycin is used to prevent organ rejection in transplant patients and no, it is only available by prescription under the brand name Rapamune, according to the FDA. You can also find information on it under the name Sirolimus. It's typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, and stomatitis. Given that has also been known to cause some types of cancer, in some people that take it, I am not sure if a doctor would prescribe it for you. I am, however, very sorry about your diagnosis. What medications have ...

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Is it true that Walmart can no longer fill prescriptions for est estrogenmtest hstb amn???? ## I'm not sure what they told you, but it actually isn't that these types of prescriptions can't be filled anymore, it's that there are stricter regulations on them. The Methyltestosterone in them falls under the anabolic steroids act and the laws pertaining to them weren't being enforced for many years in regards to HRT medications, the FDA and DEA have started cracking down and making pharmacies follow the law to the letter. That means that there are strict limits on the number of refills you can have on the prescription, so you will have to see your doctor every few months and get a new prescription in order to continue getting it filled. Learn more HRT details here. Were ...

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Hi. I have a very rare form of non hodgkins lymphoma t cell. I'm taking 10 Methotrexate pills weekly. I was wondering about side effects. I was on a much larger dose but my body couldn't handle it. ## The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, joint pain, diarrhea, cough, and drowsiness. Are you on any other medications? How long have you been taking it?

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I'm supposed to be taking Octreotide inj's. three times a day. How many hours should I wait in between the inj's.? ## That would be every 8 hours, if those are your prescriber's instructions. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including administration site irritation, blurred vision, constipation, dry mouth, and dry skin. Are you on any other medications?

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I have a close friend who needs to buy stivarga, the problem is that he lives in china and can only get a chinese prescription. Do you have any advice? Thanks ## We have been purchasing Stivarga for my relative in Singapore from the internet for the last 7 month. So far his situation is stable. Good luck X.A ## hi. My sister also needs stivarga but its not yet available in our country. what is the online shop that you are getting it from? and how much additional charges does it incur to ship meds in Singapore? any customs tax? ## Hello friend, I have to obtain Stivarga in Singapore but do not have any address or phone number for places that carry it. Would you assist me? my email is {edited for privacy}. Thank you so much! Carlos ## What is the full name of this medication? I want to kn...

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Can any one tell me which is most effective brand or company which helps for methotrexate treatment?? ## They all contain the same active ingredient, so all are effective. The NIH lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, drowsiness, hair loss, and itching. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have a pill that is white, round and kind of flat with a breast cancer ribbon logo on one side and the other side is scored with no other numbers or letters on it. Does anyone know what this could be? ## That is rather odd. That symbol, which is actually meant to be a stylized R is used by Actavis Pharmaceuticals on some of their products. However, according to NIH listings, they all have additional markings on them, I've not been able to find any that only have the R logo and nothing else. Does anyone else recognize this tablet? I'll keep looking and post back, when I have more information for you.

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I take 60mg of Morphine 3x daily + 10/325 mg Oxycodone/Acetaminophen daily. My cancer is getting worse. Any ideas? ## Hello, Chuck! How are you feeling? I'm very sorry that your cancer isn't improving. Many cancer patients end up requiring a very potent narcotic, such as Fentanyl. It's available in a patch that you wear on your skin and change every 48 to 72 hours, so that may be something to discuss with your doctor. It was actually specifically created to help cancer patients. The FDA classifies this as a This is a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Does anyone else have any suggestions? ## I am so sorry you are suffering from cancer! My father went f...

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I started taking erivedge 4 months ago for metastatic (from arm to armpit). My first ct scan showed a significant decrease in size. 2 months later it was the same size. How could it work so well and then stop? ## Unfortunately, that is the nature of cancer and its treatments, there is never any guarantee that an improvement is going to be permanent, or continuous, according the AMA. A friend of mine recently experienced something very similar with his cancer and treatment. He was doing quite well for awhile, with his tumors becoming smaller, then suddenly the started to grow, again. It might become necessary for you to try other treatment options. What did your doctor say about it?

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necesito saber si alguien que a usado este producto ADIPOTRIM XT a experimentado cambios en su estado de animo, mal humor, reacion arrogante caracter explosivo ect. ?? ## No lo he probado y de lo que he encontrado, está listado como un suplemento natural de la pardida de peso. Sin embargo, es justo decir que cualquier cosa que pueda afffect su cuerpo de esta manera, en esencia, tiene que acelerar su metabolismo y puede causar este tipo de sa­ntomas. ¿Ha hablado con su madico acerca de i? ## no es a mi personalmente q me esta pasando es solo varias personas e buscado informacion de los ingredientes q indica el frasco y todo es natural y no causan estos sintomas pero a ciencia cierta no se sabe si en realidad lo q dice el frasco sea lo q contenga la capsula ## S...

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Is Erivedge classified as chemotherapy? If I lose my hair will it be permanent, even if I stop the medication? ## Hello, Sheilah! How are you? Yes, it is classified as a cancer medication that is used to treat basal cell carcinoma that has spread to other parts of the body. And yes, side effects generally reverse, once the course of treatment is completed. Other possible side effects, as listed by the FDA, may possibly include nausea, dizziness, weight loss, joint pain and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with? ## What can I do about the DEBILITATING muscle cramps????? Some days I can't ewven move without triggering these terrible cramps! ## Drink a lot of water. It has worked for me. ## Drink a lot of water to help with leg cramps. It has worked for me. I originally took...

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I get injections for prostate cancer. My doctor prescribed aspavor for my cholesterol. Will aspavor have an effect on my injections? ## Hello, Hannes! How are you? What specific medication is in the cancer treatment? I'm sorry, but I can't check for any possible interactions, without knowing this information. Can you please post back and clarify? Thank you! The FDA lists the typical side effects of Aspavor as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and joint/muscle aches.

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Hi I'm netty, I've been on pain meds for over 10 yrs..I have many different problems. Let's start from the top..shoulder has Cisis and spur, have gotten # of inj's. in it..i have a bad hip, almost bone on bone, (will need a new hip), I have 4 bad discs in my back, both my knees kill me, my (L) is worse.. I've had surgery on it twice, still have pain, plus kills me to be on my feet for more then 3-4 hours..if i do im in so much pain..i have arthritis and I have fiber (not sure how to spell the rest)...I've had an inj. in my back and knees, but still in pain....I'M REALLY PISSED OFF THAT THESES PEOPLE CAN SIT AROUND A TABLE AND TALK ABOUT HOW THE STREETS AND PEOPLE AND KIDS ARE GETTING TO MUCH PAIN MEDS. OK I UNDERSTAND PEOPLE AND KIDS ARE DYING..YES SOMETHING ...

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I take Gleevec 400mg for CML. After a short period of time I experience some very rough side effects. Bones hurt, eyes are blurry, I feel like I am sick from my head to my toes, my chest is tight, my skin tingles, along with some others. I have been told to get off of them for 2 weeks and they pretty much go away. The BCR ABLE is 0 and other blood test results are in range. I keep thinking that the dosage is too high but my doctor won't reduce the dosage. Anyone know why? Or is it possibly something else? ## Unfortunately, all cancer medications are very harsh and can cause some annoying/unwanted side effects. Nothing you've listed is unusual for the medication you've mentioned, according to the FDA, you may also experience nausea, headache, stomach pain, and easy bruising. ...

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I have had 12 surgeries, cancer, lupus, kidneys shutting down and burn, 2 knees replaced, Arnold Chiari, and need tests for colon cancer, and am on strict pain med regimen which I follow according to my current doctor's instructions. But we are moving to Nashvilke, TN, and need a new doctor or pain clinic. Ive had injections, therapy, nothing allows me normal function. Is anyone aware of where I should go? I will never get better, but want to do as much as I can as long as I can.

Please call senator Bennetts office at 303-455-7600, I did today. I asked how do I speak with my senator and told my story of how Colorado has basically thrown chronic pain patients to rot. I told how I couldn't leave Colorado to say goodbye to my friend in South Dakota who will pass from cancer any day because my doctor will not allow a vacation over ride. How we are all subject to no MEDACATION at all if a false positive UA were to happen, we are the ONLY GROUP MADE TO SIGN CONTRACTS, if you lost or our medication was stole it CAN NOT BE REPLACED leaving us to seriously medical harm. We are the only group who can be subjectively stereotype as addicts and turned away Even with medically based evidence. We can save ourself if we speak out in numbers ! This office is listening...plea...

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hi good morning, Im maica from cebu, 22 years old I decide to take pills kasi someone told me that nakapagpataba daw so yun gusto ko kasing tumaba kaya tina.try ko, first take ko is nong sept.30.12 ngayon im already take the 3brown tablet but wla parin ang mens ko hindi naman kami nag.ano nang bf ko kasi nasa Luzon siya. But before normal ang menstruation nong hindi pa ako nag.take, … ano po bang nangyari but until now wla pang mens..? ## Bakit ganto hindi tumitigil menstration ko kaya tinigil ko.pero di pa huminhinto..ano gagawin ko? ## Hello I've been using trust phills for a year,then I stopped it last march when my last period,but my problem is I always have a sign of period but until now I still don't have period,I been in the doctor last april but I'm...

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I went to my doctor yesterday for an ultultrasound and he said he sees blood in my womb, I took a pregnancy test and it came out negative and he said the blood might be an indication of an infection. I need help understanding this, what could this mean for me? I've just turned 25. ## Hello, Cookie! How are you? The NIH lists several possible causes, including hormonal imbalances, hymen abnormalities, cancer and others. What treatment options did your doctor offer? Usually, a cervical dilation is performed to allow the blood to drain, then other tests and procedures may be done, depending on what else is discovered. Are you on any medications? Have you had any children, yet? ## Well i dont have any children yet, and my doctor gave me metazol 500g and other pills as part of treatment....

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My mother found this HSI site and was very excited. She died of cancer, with no discernible change to the progression of her cancer after trusting the garbage information from these people. They are leeches preying on the fears of people in need. ## Hello. I see you posted this in February. I don't know that you will ever see this response. I just wanted to say that I'm very, very sorry for your loss. Cancer has hit my family pretty hard. I know how watching someone go through it, and eventually die from it, is completely heart-breaking.. far beyond that, really. I can only imagine how hard it was with your Mom. That truly makes me sad. And even worse that she was given false hope by these greedy, heartless, disgusting people. I will never understand how people can prey on the i...

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