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I have been on methotrexate for about 8 weeks, 15 mg weekly to treat PA. Just had call from hospital to say my latest blood work has come back with Alt raised from .56 in the last test to 109 on latest test. Do I need to worry? ## Hello, Matty! How are you? There is a chance that it's raised due to liver damage, but more evaluating would be required to know for sure. The FDA lists the other side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, dry cough and headache. Is there anything else I can help with? ## What is a plantar fibroma? I have a lump on the top of the arch in my foot that is very painful. Sometimes feels like fire in my foot. When I get up can barely walk for the pain. But after a few minutes the pain will ease. Saw a foot doctor a few years ago fo...

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My husband is a diabetic just started low dose insulin he is taking norco has been for many years the doctor who put him on sulin does not know about norco he is a different doctor........sugar still up wondered if norco could be raising his sugar levels ? ## Hi Dee, From what I could gather, an insert from the Norco (Acetaminophen + Hydrocodone) product information states the following: "If you are diabetic, acetaminophen can affect the results from some blood sugar tests. Check with your doctor before you change your diet or the dose of your diabetic medicine." Referenced from: Norco Details If this remains a problem, fortunately there are a wide variety of pain management options that can effectively replace Norco. I would bring this up to his doctor if you haven't alread...

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So I was taking 30mg and over the past few months since June I believe I went from 30mg to 2.5mg because I didn't being tired and basicly feeling like a zombie. But now I'm at 2.5mg its like I'm taking nothing my anxiety it sky high again and my OCD is going to drive me insane. My Dr made me go from 10- 20 then 20 to 30. So can I go from 2.5 to 10mg. I think 10 would help me a lot. Then in a month I go back to 20 if 10 don't help. So is this safe.

Small yellow pill with raised heart on one side ## HELLO ## This is an over the counter 81mg Aspirin tablet, it's used by many people for blood thinning and heart health. Learn more Aspirin details here. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and stomach irritation. Are there any questions or concerns?

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Will hydrocodone/APAP 5/325 raise glucose levels for diabetics? ## I've done several searches on the medication information and haven't found anything stating that it's been known to do so, but you should check with your doctor, or pharmacist to be certain. Was it prescribed by the same doctor that treats you for Diabetes?

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Small yellow pill round with a raised letter v and blank on the other side ## Hello, Purplerose63! How are you? This tablet is manufactured by Qualitest Pharmaceuticals and they list it as containing 325mgs of Aspirin, the marking is meant to be an A. The FDA lists the typical side effects for this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased risk of bleeding and stomach irritation. Is there anything else I can help with?

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what can we do to raise the testerone levels, and what over the counter medicine can we get.. ## Hello, Michelle! How are you? A woman rarely has to raise her levels and there isn't anything available over the counter that is proven to do so. Have you consulted your doctor and actually had your hormone levels tested?

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Been taking xarelto for 9months after p e in lungs noticed fatigue right away but now having migraines and recent blood test shows raised alt on the liver function test. Has anyone else had these symptoms. My doctor doesn't think they are related to xarelto but I have my doubts. ## Hi Tina. Im Kelly. I had PE also. Tried Xarelto because my disabilities & the fact that I'm a single mum to 2 primary school aged very very active little lads made it difficult to get to my appointments to monitor my blood when I was on warfarin. Also I frequently drop everything to help out my dear old dad on his boat when the weather turns good (another difficult thing for me to do with 2 kids no help and not wonderful health or mobility but as his only relative... you gotta do what you gotta do...

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I found this thick oval light blue pill with no markings on one side and on the flip side there are four lines stamped into the pill, making the lines seem raised on the pill. Can you help me? ## I had the same question until my teenager showed me it was a Wrigley's Excel Mint. ## Thank God. As a new mom to a teenager I was kind of freaking out!!! ## I’m glad it’s just a mint. I found one while cleaning out my car and I was like what the HECK is that??

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I've never had a blood pressure issue and since taking MiraLAX for a week for constipation my lood pressure was 166/104! Could it be the MiraLAX? ## I double checked the side effects, both the consumer and professional listings, but I didn't find anything about it causing hypertension. Ref: (MiraLAX / Polyethylene glycol 3350) MedlinePlus "The effect of stimulant laxatives and polyethylene glycol-electrolyte lavage solution for colonoscopy preparation on serum electrolytes and hemodynamics": However, I think you should consult with your doctor for an exam and further testing, because while it isn't listed a side effect or reaction, other users have reported experiencing this from MiraLAX and their blood pressure went back to normal when they stopped using it. Did yo...

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After I started taking 1 glucovance 500 mg per day for last 12 months my cholesterol level went from183 to 217 Even though I am watching my diet ## Hello, Mimi! How are you? No, it hasn't been known to cause that. What types of foods do you eat, though? Not everything we think is healthy really is healthy, some may still contain a lot of cholesterol and fat.

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I have major depression, which is only one out of 4 Mental Health diagnoses I have that disabled me since 1985. The major depression is resistant to treatment. I have been on so many combinations of anti-depressant, anti-psychotic and mood stabilizers that my Psychiatrists in the past and the one I go to now, did not know what to do. About 5 years ago, as a last resort, I was put on Provigil as a way to help me get motivated and not be depresses. I now take high doses of Modafinil, and my AST blood level for my liver is 40 (should be 10-35, and my ALT is 134 (should be 6-40. My Psychiatrist, PCP, and I have agreed that in my case, where I could do nothing for myself, had countless suicide attempts, and hardly ever got out of bed, quality of life is a priority--not quantity of life. I wa...

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I have been subscribed trolic 5 mg, I have to take 6 tabs daily for 3 days, I started this morning but my BP is now quite high 176/ 98 with my heart beat 105, must I still take them as I stay far from my doctor ## Hello, Miri! How are you? Yes, this is a steroid, so it can elevate your BP and heart rate. Are you a heart or BP patient? Do you take medications for it? Why were you prescribed the Trolic?

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i have high blood pressure. Can taking Equate pm raise my pressure significantly? ## Hello, Vicki! How are you? Which Equate PM formulation? There is more than one, so I am unable to answer your question without knowing more details, such as the ingredients. And do you take any other medications regularly?

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I was on amoxicillin for 12 days and then I took my last dose in the morning before I went to take a routine blood work and the Dr got the results on Wednesday and he said my enzymes were high in my liver which totally alarmed me. He sent me in for an ultrasound and everything looked normal! Can this antibiotic cause high liver enzymes? And how long does this antibiotic remain in your system? I stopped my last dose on Tuesday of this week. ## Your liver enzymes may be raised any time you are sick, it is your liver that does the most work detoxifying the body, and removing bacteria, or viruses, according to NIH reports. If things were normal via the ultrasound and no other abnormalities have been found, there is not likely a problem. But I am not a doctor, so I can only tell you what cur...

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I have a small round yellow pill with L on it, no numbers or company logo. What could it be? ## small round yellow pill with raised arrow ## what pill is small yellow round with a raise a or arrow. ## These tablets contain 81mgs of Aspirin, it is the dosage that is most commonly used for blood thinning and heart health. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased risk of bleeding, stomach irritation, and easy bruising. Is there anything I can help with?

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small light yellow tablet with two raised circles. With wax coating on it. ## WHAT IS THE NAME OF A SMALL ROUND YELLOW PILL WITH 2 SMALL RAISED CIRCLES OR BUMPS PRINTED ON ONE SIDE OF THE PILL THE OTHER SIDE BLANK ## @TENA, Based on the description provided, this round yellow pill is an 81 mg Aspirin tablet. NOTE: the two circles you're describing are actually a number "8" Manufacturer: Watson Pharmaceuticals National Drug Code (NDC): 00536-3086 Aspirin is often used as an analgesic to relieve minor aches and pains, as an antipyretic to reduce fever, and as an anti-inflammatory medication. Learn More: Aspirin Details Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do.

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I have read that Norco and similar meds can raise blood pressure. I was wondering if it is the hydrocodone or the acetaminophen that causes your blood pressure to go up or if it could be the actual pain you are treating? ## In actuality, it could be any, or all. It really depends on the person, according to FDA reports, it would most commonly become elevated due to the pain. Most opiate medication, such as Norco are known to lower it, more often than they will cause it to become elevated. Is the person in question taking any other medications? Do they have any other diagnosed medical conditions? How high were the blood pressure readings?

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Need to identify an oval pill with 4 raised line on top. It has a minty smell. The color is off-white or very light gray. ## Hello Marie, Since what you have does not have an imprint it definitely isn't a FDA regulated medication. Since you said it smells like minty I started looking up brand named breath mints. I found one that matches your description and I was wondering if you would mind doing a google image search of Altoids arctic mints? They are breathmints that are white and have 4 raised lines on them. Let me know if this solves your question. If not let me know and I'll try searching again.

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What is a light blue oval pill that's blank on one side and has 4 raised lines on the other about 1/2 an inch long? Is it an opiate? ## I had the same question until my brother showed me... It's Wrigley's Eclipse Mint ## I looked up Wrigley's Eclipse Mint and their "Natural Germ Killing Eclipse Mint - Peppermint Flavor" has four raised lines on the light blue side as depicted, but the other blank side of the pill is white instead of blue, which wasn't mentioned by the original poster. Just wondering if you happen to have any additional information that can verify this finding? One thing is for certain though and that is, it's not an opiate (at least one that's manufactured in the US) as the FDA requires pill imprints for identification. ## the eclipse...

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