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I am finding that when I take my PRN (as needed) dose of IR morphine any time after 4 pm, no matter what I take, lorazepam, ambien, phenergan, soma that I can't fall asleep and if I do it's that "yen" type of sleep where I am kind of in a trance. I am finding that I need the PRN dosing more and more at night so what can I do to counter the effects. In the day it makes me sleepy but at night it's completely different. I've asked my doctor about it and for a different solution but he says there is nothing stronger or better that he can prescribe that I can afford - I don't have prescription coverage. I've looked into the affordability of some of the other options and they are more than my mortgage! I can't qualify for any RX assistance because I am on M...

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How do I avoid the horrible nausea and vomiting from my 30mg ER morphine pills prescribed to me. It is causing this on a weekend and no offices are open or available other than the ER, which this is not a real emergency. ## Hello, Kelly! How are you? Sorry about the problem that you're having. Have you tried taking them with food, or milk? In many cases that can help, because they can be very rough on an empty stomach. ## How can I stop the dizziness? I can't get it to stop. I've been taking 30mg for lower back pain. ## Take it with gravol. Gravol is an antiemetic which helps deal with balance and could help with dizziness.

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I am an athlete and I was diagnosed with a DVT a year ago, after waiting 5 hours at the emergency with a broken arm. I took coumadin for 3months, 5mg, the same year. Now I still train and I am very active. However, my blood pressure raised quickly and severely in the past months. My doctor doesn't know the cause. I talked with the specialist who gave the prescription of coumadin and he told me that it's possible due to the use of the medication. He told me that some people end up with high blood pressure and some with other complications. THIS MEDICATION IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS! TRY TO AVOID IT! IT'S POISON... Opt for other medications. ## Thanks for the heads up on this medication. There seem to be many discussion threads here relating to the issues people were having with i...

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beforei took godex plain my sgpt is 85 after taking godex for more than 3 mnths i have my lab and now it is 107.90. i am a type 2 diabetic, im takingmeds for diabetes and for hypertension and cholesterol med 20 mg.. but i cannot avoid meat and sometime fatty foods.

Fruits to avoid, meats, fish, poultry, cereals, nuts etc. ## Hello, Alex! How are you? As reported by the NIH, the main things to avoid are sweets and high fat foods, which means you also need to watch your fruit intake. However, beyond that, there is no specific list that can be given. Carbohydrates can raise your blood sugar, but it varies from person to person how much they affect it and which ones, some people seem to tolerate certain foods much better than others. The best thing to do is to make sure you eat a healthy, well balanced diet and get lots of exercise. You should also avoid alcohol, because it can lower blood sugar and shouldn't be mixed with most medications. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have an yeast infectiom for abour three monthns...yesterday i got a flucess 150mg capsule n i took it in the morninh....I ate some macaroni n cheese with an boil egg...now someone is telling me that i shouldnt have taken any dairy products n now im worryinh?? Wat will happen to me? ## Hello, Kera! How are you? It isn't dangerous to do so, it can just affect how much of the medication your body absorbs, so you may need another dose of it, if the yeast infection doesn't clear up. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I suffer of apnea during sleep and cronically to face the syntoms of excessive daytime sleeping i must to take modafinil, but this drug unfortumately give tolerance for neuro adaption , there is a way to reduce Tolerance In Order Not Increase The Dosage Of Modafinil?. I believe that the key is in CYP3A4, but i am not a neuroscientist. Some suggestions? THANKS ## I am also not a doctor or neuroscientist. However, from what I know, some doctors help their patients achieve this by having them take time off of taking such medications, or by occasionally switching to a different medication for a period of time. Doing this helps prevent your body from building up a tolerance to it. Learn more Modafanil details here. Have you tried any of the other stimulant medications? If so, did you have an...

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During my urination,I notice that my urine is pale in colour and its smells bad,sometimes i feel like vomiting when i smell it. I just want to know,what cause this,and what antiobiotics can be taken to avoid dis? ## You need to go see a doctor. I am a female and immediately know when I have a kidney infection because my urine has the nastiest smell and it's also extremely foggy. If this is the case for you go see a doctor now, I can only take cipro for my kidney infections because of my allergy to sulfa drugs. Go to an urgent care if you have to, a kidney infection is no joke

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I know I should not drink alcohol, or citrus juices (grapefruit) Are there other foods I should avoid? What about coffee, and yogurt? (a bacterial culture) I have a urinary tract infection and would like to have my morning coffee but fear it may aggrevate the urinary tract. ## Sulfamethoxazole with Trimethoprim, the active ingredient in Bactrim is actually only warned about in conjunction with the alcohol. There are no warnings with using it, when eating or drinking anything else, though you may want to check with your doctor or pharmacist to be certain. As to the coffee, that is the main concern with it, it is acidic and worsen the irritation and pain of a UTI. This medication may cause other side effects, which might include: nausea, drowsiness, diarrhea and skin rash. Are there any o...

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A 70 yr old lady lost the efficiency of both kidneys and was advised dialysis. But again doctors suggested to take KETOSTERIL for a month and can be observed for improvement of kidney function.Will the above named drug avoid dialysis ? ## Ketosteril contains Ketoanalogues and essential amino acids. It is commonly used in predialysis patients to try and improve renal function and avoid the need for dialysis. She should also be on a low-protein diet, while using this medication. Are there any questions or comments? ## soumen kar ## MY BOTH KIDNEYS ARE ALMOST 80% DAMAGE. I AM TAKING 2TAB OF KETOSTERIL THREE TIMES A DAY. MY CRETININE IS 4.89. DOCTOR TOLD ME THAT IN FUTURE I MIGHT REQUIRE DAILYSYS. SO IS THIS DOSE OF KETOSTRIL IS SUFFICIANT FOR ME OR SHOULD I ASK MY DOCTOR TO INCREASE THE DO...

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Are there certain foods I should not take with carbo-levo? Should I take it with meals? ## From what I've read, the combination of Carbidopa + Levodopa can be administered with food to reduce the likelihood of nausea; however, it should be noted that using multivitamins or minerals together with levodopa may decrease the effects of your medication. Additionally, a high-protein diet may also reduce its absorption and overall efficacy. That said, it might be best to take this medication by itself or in between meals, to help avoid any chance of it not working as effectively as it should. You can learn more about this drug on the page for Carbidopa + Levodopa Details I hope this helps!

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pls tell me tablet to avoid periods this month as i am travelling during my due date ## Hi hajira, To my knowledge there aren't any pills to delay something that naturally occurs as a result of being a woman. While there are certain medications that can cause irregular periods as a side effect, I don't think there's any way of truly knowing when or how often they can delay or change your typical period dates and it's probably not worth the risk. Does anyone else have any thoughts or suggestions on this? ## Unfortunately, there really isn't anything you can take that will guarantee that you completely skip this month. If you'd seen a doctor ahead of time, you could probably have tried an oral contraceptive, so you could use it to skip your menstrual cycle, while o...

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my wife need a baby. how to stop tryptomer.pls ## Iam suresh i take daily 7 tablets now i want to leave it my life has become hell after this so please tell me how avoid it ## Is tryptomer used for healing vertigo? I have been taking tryptomer for almost a year... Can I stop taking it??? ## Why are you all on amitryptyline? Depression? Migraine? Anxiety? A bit of medical history would be immensely helpful. --Dr. R ## I am taking tryptomer 10mg because of depression.. i want to quit it . Whats the right way ## The doctor suggested me to take tryptomer. I was having nerve problem. Now the sudden head attack is no more but I'm even more depressed than before. I'm afraid if I stop taking the head attack might be back. ## The doctor suggested me to take tryptomer. I was having nerve ...

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why is cabbage and cauliflower to be avoided, are all green vegetable to be avoided. ## I have been on warfarin for 10 years. no need to AVOID greens - just eat the same amount, no more, no less, and your doc will adjust the dosage for your eating habits. BUT learn the things that throw your INR off, like alcohol (thins your blood) and greens,(thickens) so you can regulate your intakes. ## Steve is correct, and to be more specific, regarding the greens, it's anything with high amounts of vitamin K, such as spinach, since it is known to affect the thickness of your blood, and may throw off the efficacy of the medication. However, the caveat is that some doctors don't want to adjust according to your diet, and in most cases, they will just tell you not to eat those foods. So, it i...

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When I first started self injecting Entyvio, I believe it went into the muscle. The instructions say nothing about bringing up the skin to make sure of a subcutaneous injection. So, I have started pinching the skin to get that result. I was wondering why this isn't in the instructions. thank you ## You’re right that the official instructions for Entyvio self-injection don’t mention pinching the skin, even though that’s a common technique used in subcutaneous injections to help ensure the medication goes into the fatty tissue and not deeper. The likely reason this step isn’t included is because the instructions are designed to be as simple and standardized as possible, so they can work across a wide range of body types and experience levels. The manufacturer o...

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hi, i have a varicocele on left testis after my surgery of hernia before 6 years ago now i'm 27 years old and these varicocele still going severe, please guide me what can i do for it except surgery because in my country there is no well educated and well practiced doctors or surgeons, and still they charge tons of there follow ups and surgery charges, even i got this varicocele right after a surgery, thats why i avoid surgery, then what can i do for varicocele?? is there any tablet or therapy which helps to cure varicocele?

My same problem highlighted on declofenac forum. some seem to suffer stomach upsets from Ameprazole. the very symptom I'm using it to avoid. So, now I don't know which drug the faint tummy pain is caused by!? Is it DF or AMP or both??? ## Hello, Gus! How are you? When did the stomach issue start? Did it start while you were just taking the Diclofenac, or after you added the Omeprazole? That will likely help determine you answer. If you aren't sure, you should consult your doctor about stopping one for a few days, to see if the stomach issues stop.. ## Verwon, hello again. I think I may have been the victim of taking 3 guilty drugs: Aspirin75mg for Atrial Fibrilation;Turbinefine250mg for fungus under big toenails;&DF for arthritis. All have a significant reputation for st...

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My neurosurgeon told me to avoid NSAIDS or anything that will thin my blood because I am scheduled for surgery in 6 days. I am in excruciating pain because I had to stop taking Voltaren. I have a topical solution that has Ketopro 10%, cyclobenzaprine 1% and lidocaine 5%. I can't get in touch with the mail order pharmacy. Does anyone know, if any of those will cause blood thinning? Thank you! ## Yes, the Ketopro stands for Ketoprofen, which is an NSAID, so it should be avoided, before surgery, according to your doctor's instructions. The FDA lists its other typical side effects, when used topically, as possibly including headache, skin redness, irritation, and flaking. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I took a week's prescription of Augmentum (28 doses) followed by 8 days of Clindamycin....the former was for an infection in my sphenoid sinus, the latter for an emergency dental issue requiring a root canal. My sinus condition is still unresolved. I have been warned that too much antibiotic can cause an intestinal condition that is very dangerous. How soon would I be safe to start another antibiotic for the sinus condition? ## You should follow your doctor's instructions on how, and when to take an antibiotic, and always finish each course of treatment, unless instructed otherwise. The FDA warns that most antibiotics can cause side effects, which may include nausea, dizziness, diarrhea, and non-allergic skin rash. Ref: Antibiotic Information As to helping avoid complications, y...

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I had taken losartan50/hctz 12.5 for 10 years, In recently years I suffered dry coughing and bad running nose allergy. I found out this is the side effect of losartan. Cutting the dose to half, changing to a water pill.. did not solve the problem. Over this holiday I developed bronchitis and was quite ill. I had very bad coughing, losing voice, sinus infection, nose bleeding, etc. I stopped taking Losartan to avoid further complications. I notified my doctor that I will check my blood pressure if the record is not over 140-90. I will keep the Losartan off. What else can I do? ## Hello, Muchin! How are you doing? Have your symptoms improved, yet? The FDA lists other typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache and increased urination. However,...

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