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I have been on Barr/Teva dexedrine sulfate (generic) for 14 years. After 5 "shortages" I recently received back my script, butt it's a placebo !!!! Nothing at all. I took 25 10 milligram tabs; nothing at all. It's an unethical and disgusting scam. Am writing every politician, fda, Quality control, anyone who can address the monster of a crime. ## I feel the same way. The Dex 10's that were given to me had to be abused to have any effect. There is some FAKE crap out there. I have narcolepsy and took 60mg of adderall cor brand and never woke up. I feel sorry for kids with ADD and being forced to take a fake pill thinking its real only to screw up there homework and ultimately their lives. Something is Rotten in the generic stimulant area. FDA could give two s***s less ...

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Camber's new generic for Adderall IR 15mg is no good. Prior to it I got 10mg Adderall from CVS and it worked great! Just got a fill from Kroger since CVS was out of stock. The brand is from Camber and not only does it not work, it makes me feel unwell, sleepy and super irritated. It’s crazy how companies are able to differentiate in their generics like they do. This Camber brand just makes me want to go to sleep but I feel so unwell it’s hard to. I can’t focus at all on anything but how sick I feel. Don’t take this new stuff people and if you have what did you think? ## Generic medication can vary up to 20% in strength from the name brand, so one could be 20% weaker and another 20% stronger than name brand, so that’s a huge difference. Please complain t...

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found a round white pill in my medicine cabnet with PA977 on one side and a split on the other side ## Could the marking be PA 917 instead of PA 977? If so, then it's Torsemide 20mg (NDC 50111-917) which is a diuretic. Inactive Ingredients: - Silicon Dioxide - Starch, Corn - Lactose Monohydrate - Magnesium Stearate - Sodium Starch Glycolate Type a Potato

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White Round Pill with PA 977 imprinited on it. ## Is the marking possibly PA 917? If so, this tablet is manufactured by Pliva and they it as containing 20mgs of Torsemide, which is a diuretic that is used to treat high blood pressure, edema, and heart failure. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, hypotension, and increased urination. ## what is the pill I found in my cabinet. imprinted PA977. ## What is pill PA977? ## Is this what your pill looks like? Could it be "917" instead of "977"? If so, then Verwon's message is correct, it's Torsemide 20mg (NDC 50111-917).

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I am trying to find a doctor in Pittsburgh PA who will prescribe modafinil to treat shift work sleep disorder. I've struggled with this for years (though I actually had a couple of good years when I could get adrafinil - which is metabolized into modafinil - which really helped, but that was discontinued long ago), but as the demands of my work and new responsibilities have arisen, the last few months have been worse than it's ever been. My primary care doctor flatly refuses to prescribe it - he says that, while he agrees I'm probably right in my self-diagnosis, he doesn't know enough about shift work sleep disorder to diagnose it, and he doesn't know enough about the use of modafinil to treat shift work sleep disorder to be comfortable prescribing it. He wants me to...

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I've been on nur isterate for 11 years now. Since i've started i had no periods. Today i have signs of periods with terrible pains. Is this normal? ## Did you start your period? Or did you just have cramping and pain? The hormone levels in your body can change as you age, which could change how this contraceptive affects you. Has anything else changed recently? Are you on any other medications? Have you consulted your doctor? ## What was your experience when you stopped using nur-isterate (re: withdrawal symptoms)? Did you lose or gain weight? And how long did it take for your period to come back? ## Hey, so I started using the 2 month nur-isterate inj. in October. This year in February I had unprotected intercourse, then went to get my 3rd shot the next day. I didn't get my...

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Has anyone had this problem? I had been on adderall for a couple of month and then was taken off of adderall and put on vyvanse. Since then, I have notice my pH vaginal balance is off. Can anyone tell me, if this is a side effect? This is affecting me and my partner. ## Samantha, I think I'm having the same issue. I struggle to keep my vaginal pH balanced. I see that noone's responded here. If you find out something, please post... and I'll do the same. Thanks. ## I have been having the same problem since I stated taking vyvanse approximately six months ago. I am on my fifth or sixth antibiotic for it and also take probiotics. It is affecting my relationship with my husband as well. Im thinking of going off of vyvanse but it really helps me with ADHD like no other stimulant ...

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I have a prescription for Hydrocodone and have been taking it as prescribed. Recently I took a urine test which came back positive for not only Hydrocodone, but Oxycodone as well. I have only taken what has been prescribed to me, and do not take anything else. I do not know how Oxycodone showed up in this test. Any information, thoughts, theories would be greatly appriciated. ## Hydrocodone is a semi-synthetic opiate and, as such, has been known to cause false positives for other opiates, as well. Since Oxycodone is also a semi-synthetic opiate, they are very closely related and it's highly possible that one could show up as the other, or both on urine drug tests. Are there any other questions or comments? ## I'm sorta in the same boat, have been in pain management for several y...

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When taking a urine drug test, will vicodin show up the same as morphine? ## No it will not. Hydrocodone is a semi-synthetic opioid medication. It's currently synthesized from thiabine and as such is no cross reactive with reagents used to detect opiates such as codeine and morphine. Source: Myself, Physician Assistant, Board certified in Emergency Medicine ## I am prescribed hydrocodone. I took a urine drug test so I am assuming it will show up but will I just fail the test or will someone ask to see my prescription? ## Per the drug testing comp, norco will show positive under MOP if the level is lower, 5000 ng/ml and will show up positive as opiate if at a level of 12500 ng/ml.. contact any drug test company to confirm. Hope this helps, hate to hear so many folks hurt by bad info....

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We have been coming to Jessica's Pharmacy in Progreso, Mexico for many years but now we are trying to get a hold of them by phone to find out if they have a certain medicine or not there. Please can anyone provide me with a telephone number to Jessica's Pharmacy? ## I have a number on a card from them but it appears to be out of service... (956) xxx-xxxx {edited for privacy} ## Can you tell me if Jessica's Pharmacy in Progreso, Mexico carries any of the following medications: Xarelto 20 mg Sildenafil 100mg Voltaren Gel 1% 100g Acxion 30mg (30 tabs) Methimazole 5mg 20 tabs ## I am looking for the medication Corlanor. If Jessica's Pharmacy in Progreso Mexico carries it, can you please tell me how much it costs? Thank you. ## Does Jessica's Pharmacy carry this product? ...

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I have used tab. telma H for around one year. drug has started showing side effects including rise in serium uric acid level to 9.9. Doctor advises me to stop telma H and use telma 40 for the time being. Is it a safe prescription ## Telma H contains both Telmisartan and Hydrochlorothiazide. Telma 40 just contains Telmisartan. As to being safe, there are possible dangers and side effects to all prescription drugs, which is why your doctor should be monitoring your use of them. Some common side effects to Telma 40 may include: nausea, dizziness and headache. You can read more about it here: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## I am using Telma 40 H for the last three months without side effects and consuming alcohol daily ## pls since over 2years i have been taking this telma H,...

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Has anyone that has used Flonase got cataracts? I have them because of it and nasonex. Are there any class actions against the makers of this? I would not have used it if I had known. ## Have the doctors definitively tied your cataracts to the medications? We have had other posts on here about vision issues developing from people using these types of medications. The problem, however, is proving they are what caused it. And no, I'm sorry, but I know of no class action suits in regards to this. ## My eye surgeon said they were definately caused by steroids and the only one I have used is flonase. She said she could tell by the location of my cataracts, they are posterior and can only be caused by steroid use. If enough people have this kind, I would think it could be proven. ## i hav...

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I've been on a diazepam scripts for a long time now & had just been prescribed some diaxium tablets 10mg with red and blue markings on the packet (10per strip). I've noticed there are no signs or symbols on the blue tablets.... just a line going through the middle! Do they contain diazepam? ## I realize this response is far beyond the timing of your post, but in my investigation Diaxium does not appear to be a recognized name used by any known drug manufacturers... The closest name I found to that is Doxium, which is a 250mg calcium dobesilate tablet. Personally, I think the odds of them being counterfeit are relatively high, especially since there are no proper markings for a means of identification. If it's not from a licensed pharmacy I would honestly recommend gettin...

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What is the differants can you take both at the same time ## Hello, Theresa! How are you? They are both used to help remove excess fluid from the body to treat conditions such as edema, high blood pressure and congestive heart failure, but they work in different ways. Torsemide also often forces potassium out of the body, so when someone's potassium is low or if they don't hold normal levels of it, the Spironolactone might be prescribed instead, since it tends to help the body hold on to potassium. And no, unless your doctor has specifically instructed you to do so, you shouldn't take both at the same time, because that could create the risk of severe dehydration and kidney damage. Side effects to these medications may include nausea, dizziness, headache and increased urinat...

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Hello, Medicaid’s new prior authorization for adderall requires all the dates and dosages of 4-5 other ADHD meds that you have taken. If your psychiatrist does not have that information, you may be out of luck. I just found out today. I had no problem with coverage last month. I found a couple options. Small pharmacies can be tried. Call them and ask if you can have your script filled and have no insurance. It should be 1/3 the price of Walgreens. There are also online coupons you can google for those “without insurance”. I found Walgreens will fill today when I talked to the pharmacy and they gave me the coupon site for them: This site is much less out of pocket. For my script (15mg 3 times a day) went from $150 to $87. Good luck and hugs! Zen

I take 70mg of methadone every morning as maintenance to stay off of H. Sometimes I get tired and want to take a nap and there have been a few times that I have taken a nap in the past. Those few times when I woke up I felt like I had not had any methadone that day. Does methadone wear off when I go to sleep and why does it feel like I haven't had any even if I take a nap only 2 hours after taking it? ## Hello, Chrissy! How are you? I'm sorry about the problem that you're having. No, it shouldn't do that. Did you take any other medications at that time? Did you do anything else different? Does anyone know more about this? I've heard of other medications affecting it, but not sleeping. This is a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may c...

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Took one Losartan 50mg this morning at 9 am. Forgot about it and took another one at 7pm. Should I worry? ## How are you feeling now? Make sure you don't have any of the symptoms listed below. At least it was 10 hours between doses instead of taking both at the same time. Here's an excerpt from Medline Plus: Losartan may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: - leg, knee, or back pain - muscle cramps or weakness - diarrhea - heartburn - decreased sensitivity to touch Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of these symptoms or those listed in the SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS section, call your doctor immediately: - swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs - hoarseness - diffic...

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I am traveling to manilla and am on a methadone script but will need a doctor to continue my script when I get there as I am planning on being there for at least 4 months. ## Hey we're you able to find your methadone in the phillipins ## I need a source of methadone once in the filipines...i may visit. I may decide to live there..my life expectency is not great.but w/o this medication i will bleed internally and suffer complete stoppege of liver function..any ideas? A dr. The cost ? The address and phone # ?? ## My fiance from US he want to visit here in Philippines but he is on methadone,he trying to see if he can be guaranteed treatment the same day he arrive in Philippines and how much it cost the treatment for 30days.,? Thank you ## Methadone is not available In the Philippines ...

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I have been prescribed Forteo for osteoporosis and am totally afraid of the side affects--mainly bone cancer. ## I need to know more about this drug as well. ## I am taking Forteo for almost a year now and am wondering if it is causing me to be exhausted all the time? ## My Grandson has had this prescribed to him . .25 year old with severe osteoporosis . . and he is afraid to take this. ## j'ai souvent des douleurs articulaires accompagnees d'une sensation de paralysie des membres inferieurs sans aucune raison apparente, et vous signale en passant que je viens de feter mon soixant-deuxieme anniversaire d'age. ## I have only taken Forteo for two weeks now, and I can say that it is making me feel very tired all the time. When I wake up in the morning, I feel like I have not ha...

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I think that I missed my dose today at 1:30, but I'm not sure? Will I be ok to wait until tomorrow to take it? Also should I wait the entire 24 hours or just take it in the morning? ## Hello, Chad! How are you? What did you end up doing? It is always best to check with your doctor regarding what you should do in such a situation, however, in some instances, it is safer to take an extra dose, rather than risk skipping one. Since missing a dose could cause dangerous rebound elevations to your heart rate and blood pressure, which could lead to heat attack, or stroke, according to the AMA. However, doubling up just once, usually only results in your experiencing more side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, and increased urination, as listed by the FDA. Now, of course, there a...

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