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Hi I have a really bad sinus problem including a post nasal drip, i have tried many types of medication, currently i'm using texa 10 my chest gets so heavy that sometimes i have problems to breath mostly at night i even use the asthavent pump for assistance to breath.I'm in a real bad problem all doctors and chemists that i have been to assist but with temp solutions,If possible please assist me with a long term remedy or even better for a cure for this? Many Thx ## What type of doctors have you been to? The reason I'm asking is because problems breathing that mainly manifest at night could be a symptom of congestive heart failure. Have you had your blood pressure checked? If so, what have the readings been? Are you on any other medications? ## I have been to a normal GP'...

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I have been clean off oxy neo for 7weeks now....but......as of 4 days ago...i developed manic states. i cant stay still for even a second. needless to say my home is spotless...lol...is it the lack of Dopamine in my brain and body? There isnt enuff clonaz or ativan to keep me dwn. Also...btw....i only had a 90 bender on oxyneo,on a well monitored dose of 60mg per day.....i bought or have been given ALOT!....I've was clean prior to that since Dec.2011, after a stint in rehab! PLZ help! I;m driving everyone in my life insane...along with myself! ## It's possible that you've done some type of permanent damage that's resulted in a chemical imbalance in your brain, since that's where these medications primarily work. If that's the case, you may need an SSRI, such as Z...

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Have been taking Multaq for six months now . It has not stopped my afib, but has kept it at a rate that I can deal with. My pulse does not get as high as it has in the past, sending me to the hospital .The episodes have not lasted as long as before the Multaq.! I also was taking Xarelto. Did not tolerate Pradaxa. Now after the second time on Zarelto I have again had blood in urine. After stopping the Zarelto , the blood in urine has ceased. ## The Xarelto contains the active ingredient Rivaroxaban, which is an anticoagulant that helps prevent blood clotting, so it does increase the risk of bleeding. Learn more Xarelto details here. So, that's likely why you had blood in your urine. It may just not be the right medication for you, since it could be that it's causing your blood to...

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At present we have some clinical observations indicating that acute heart failure and diabetes usually shows up 2-3 weeks after flu onset, when the virus can no more be detected. Such delayed pathological events were reported in the course of many infec-tions caused by RNA-, DNA- and retro-viruses. Next to flu, especially dangerous are co-rona-viruses, general factors of “common cold†and reo-viruses particularly pestilent for pancreas. The fundamental signs of inflammation and its fatal ending are not caused by viruses alone, but by an overactive defense factors, such as reactive oxygen species. In spite of a set of everyday strategies, that can aid in prevention and/or ameliora-tion of this pathology the number of people taken bad is still increasing. Wha...

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My Mother is 70 years old. She suffered a mild Heart attack. A 40 mm stent was inserted by angioplasty. The doctor prescribed Nitrocontin 2.6 twice a daily, Ecosprin gold 20 once a daily. Now, by mistake Nitrocontin 2.6 was taken only once a day. The patient is suffering short breathing problem for a very short distance, also suffering from bronchitis. At present she has small fluids in the lungs and was advised to take Fuselac (medicine) once a day and after two days go for an Echo as ECG had some changes. Then the doctor advised her to take this medicine twice a day. I would like to ask, what type of test is required again or can this medicine, repair the damage, if any happened. ## How did the tests turn out? That's really the information that will answer your questions and let y...

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I have been on Multaq 2x daily for just over 2 years and was wondering if anyone has had an adverse effect to sun tanning naturally or in the booths? I have not tried the booths while on this med and was contemplating using one before we left on a vacation- anyone have issues? If so, what where the side effects? Thanks ## Many medications can make you much more sensitive than usual to the effects of the sun and heat, that also includes tanning beds. You may burn much easier than usual and you may develop heat stroke or become dehydrated much faster than usual. Learn more Multaq details here. The final decision on doing so is up to you, but if you are going to, then you need to be very careful. Is there anything else I can help with?

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This pill s quite small and is not scored. There's a Q on one side and 100 (with both 0's filled indentation) on the other. Wondering what it is? ## Based on the description provided I located your pill to be an over the counter Coenzyme Q-10 supplement (Chew Q). NOTE: this pill is depicted as being round & yellow, however I cannot find a photo to confirm whether or not the Q and 100 are on different sides of the pill. Many people use coenzyme Q-10 for treating heart and blood vessel conditions such as congestive heart failure (CHF), chest pain (angina), high blood pressure, and heart problems linked to certain cancerdrugs. It has a pretty wide application of other uses as well. I hope this helps!

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WHITE OBLONG PILL WITH 4142 ON IT, BACK ## Hello, Based on the description provided, the closest match I could find is Multaq (400mg). Multaq belongs to the drug class group: III antiarrhythmics and is used in the treatment of atrial fibrillation; atrial flutter. Manufacturer: Sanofi-Aventis National Drug Code (NDC): 00024-4142 You can click on the link for more information: multaq.com/consumer/default.aspx I hope this helps!

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Square Blue pill with an A symbol on it ## Looks like this question has already been posted and addressed in another thread here on the forums. You can view it by visiting the link below: /Discuss/Light-blue-pill-square-with-an-A-imprint-on-one-side-208074.htm You can also see a photo of the pill in question by clicking here. I hope this helps! ## Thank you for this information. I had a heart attack when I found these "pills" but stuck one in my mouth when I found your thead and am happy to say the "pills" are indeed mints (Duh "A" for Altoid). "Mom you are so lame".

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My BP has been 146/97 and the doctor has prescribed Telmi H80,does it have any serious side effects,am 43ys old. ## i am high blood presure heart attack patent from ten years .doctor has prescribed me telmikind h80 &met xl am 25/5tablets .what are the side effects of above tablets and ican take vigra for sexual perpose .i am taking tablets for last three months ## I am a male aged 57, and have been on telmi h 40 and nebilet 5mg for more than four years. recently i noted that my left breast is swollen and painful. could the swelling and pain be as a result of side effect of one of these drugs?

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Does anyone else experience what i go through..I been on Multaq for 2yrs,and thats when it began.I have really poor balance,nausea,weakness in my lower body n legs,some confusion,I cant do any of the things in my life that i used to. Cant pull weeds,mow lawn,go for a walk.

I have been on Multaq for 2 years, I have gained 23 lbs., I want to stop taking it, doesn't anyone know if the weight will come off if I stop taking it? ## If the weight gain was solely caused by the Multaq then yes, you will most likely lose the weight once you stop taking it. However, if the weight gain was just due to natural aging, being sedentary, a bad diet or etc. then there will likely not be any change, unless the situation is changed and, unfortunately, aging is something we can't change. Do you eat healthy and get proper exercise? Learn more Multaq details here. And before you stop taking it, it is vital that you talk to your doctor, because stopping abruptly could result in rebound effects that may be dangerous. Are there any other questions or comments? ## Yes, I do...

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What Happens If You Just Stop taking Multaq , will my weight go back, in other words will I lose the 23 lbs that I've gained since I started Maltaq 2 yrs ago.??? ## It's a bit difficult to say, actually. If the weight gain was solely caused by the Multaq then yes, you will most likely lose the weight once you stop taking it. However, if the weight gain was just due to natural aging, being sedentary, a bad diet or etc. then there will likely not be any change, unless the situation is changed and, unfortunately, aging is something we can't change. Learn more Multaq details here. And before you stop taking it, it is vital that you talk to your doctor, because stopping abruptly could result in rebound effects that may be dangerous. Are there any other questions or comments?

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I have been on Multaq and have not had severe side effects from...occasionally I get a itchy rash on the sides of my torso which eventually go away..I think its seasonal..My main concern is if anyone is losing alot of their hair...my hair salon says iam shedding alot and I can see it too when I wash and brush my hair, Might be hormonal going to have it checked out but just thought I would ask if this was also a side effect.. ## Multaq contains the active ingredient Dronedarone, it is used to treat conditions that cause irregular heartbeat. While hair loss is not listed as a regular side effect, there are actually many reports from women using the medication that they have experienced it, generally starting between 1 to 6 months, after they have started taking it. Are there any other que...

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can olfen 100 time release be taken with thyroxine, digoxin and amoxil asprin and loratidine ## Olfen contains the active ingredient Diclofenac, which is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, so it is contraindicated in use with the Aspirin, because it increases the risk of GI bleeding and blood thinning. Learn more Diclofenac details here. Learn more Aspirin details here. Are there any other questions?

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Why are there so many names relating to Isosorbide? Are they all the same medication? ## Hi Desi, Each of these names correspond to the same drug. I'm not sure why it has so many names though. It's a bit excessive in my opinion, but I can only assume that they are all different brand names from different manufacturers. This medication is used in the treatment of heart failure, angina pectoris prophylaxis, and esophageal spasm. Read More: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0000660/ I hope this helps!

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my father aged 79, weight 62, angio plasty done for one stent after heart attack in june' 2000, BP has always been normal as yet, (diabatic for the last 37 years were on tablet but now on insulin humiline 70-30 for the last 2 years), having ear pain for the last three months, have used ciprofloxacine ear drops for one month and ciprofloxacine 750 for 14 days orally for ear infection, biopsy has also been carried out but nothing revealed. now puss formation has been minimized but rapid cramps of severe pain still persists, being treated by naproxin sodium for pain. how much and how long naproxin sodium 550 may be taken.? moreover, chemerol + diclofenic potasium has also been tried. dicophenic sodium can not be given which knowingly decreases sodium serum levels as the patient have ex...

acitrom tablet , side effects and other details ## Sorry, since this is not available in the U.S. finding information on it is difficult. Other countries just do not regulate their drugs and require as much information to be available to the consumer as the U.S. FDA does. I suggest asking your doctor or pharmacist for more information. ## I had a arotic valve surgery in 1990 and now doctors in Army RR in delhi advided me to go under surgery again but i examined the same in AIIMS and they ask me to continue the med (Acitron, Digoxin, Dietied (hope spelled correctly!!)) so now I am in a dialima whether to go for surgery again or not.... Also please let me know what to do to avoid this operation (personally, I dont want to get operated again) (My operation was done in 1990 in CMC vallur) a...

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stomach upset with chronic diaherea anyone else have this problem with multaq ## These can be common side effects of Multaq, which contains the active ingredient Dronedarone and is used to treat irregular heartbeat. However, they should start to taper off as your body adjusts to the medication, which can usually take about 4 to 6 weeks. How severe is it? Have you consulted your doctor? If it is very severe, then talking to your doctor is the best thing you can do, because it may not be the right medication for you. There is also a chance they may be able to help you find something you can use to lessen their severity, while you get used to the medication. ## I had a couple of problems when I started taking Multaq. The worst being anxiety. I have never had anxiety before, and didn't ...

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I have spinal stenosis.Back pain as well as pain radiates to right leg,while walking after 5 minutes or so. Bypass surgery done during 1994.Ejection factor 33%. Started taking Defza 6 mg tablets once a day.Considerable improvement in back pain as well as pain radiating to left leg. Can I continue taking defza 6 mg and for how long.Want advice since having heart bypass surgery anf ejection 33%. ## Is your doctor aware that you are taking it? Defza contains a steroid class medication, Deflazacort and these aren't usually given to cardiac patients, because they can cause fluid retention, which may lead to congestive heart failure. As a heart patient, you should consult your doctor, regarding any medications you take and your concerns about them, because only your doctor can help you de...

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