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I FINALLY got THE OLD OxyContin that worked great. I want to say I have NEVER abused ANYTHING in my life. I have been on the NEW OxyContin for he past 3 month's. Now they do not work the way they use to, I Have several chronic medical problem's that were finally under control, NOW, I feel like I am back where I started from, not only do they cost me $1,084.00 a MONTH for something that NO LONGER work's. I have been on the internet for 2 month's and even a police officer is complaining. Would you like to tell me how me and so many other's that are having the same problem's can get the old pill's back. Why don's they make drinking illigal that kills people EVERY SINGLE DAY? INSTEAD OF TAKING A PILL AWAY THAT WORK'S THAT WORK FOR PEOPLE, all due to the j...

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I really can't tell if Provigil helps me or not. I take it to help me stay awake due to tiredness associated with MS. Does anyone else take this and do you feel like it really helps you? ## He Debbi: For me it really does make a difference. I type at work and kept getting tired spells and falling asleep at the computer. I would fall asleep, start dreaming and wake up and this would go on repeatedly and I had to recheck my work so much that I was not getting enough done. Provigil has really helped in that department. I rarely have that problem. I have been off the Provigil a couple of times and take 1/2 a caffeine pill (even though I'm drinking coffee, doesn't help) but when I do this I have to wait for the pill to work, where as if I take Provigil it works as a preventive ag...

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I have a 4 week old baby on nevirapine at the clinic. They also gave me ilvitrim, so I just want to know if that is the same thing or must I get nevirapine as well? ## Hello, Lu! How are you and your baby? Is your baby HIV positive or negative? If they are negative, then normally just the Ilvitrim is given, the Nevirapine is an antiviral that's used to treat an HIV infection. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. ## Can I give my baby the ilvitrim suspension at anytime or must he drink it at the same time everyday? The doctor didn't explain this to me. Also, are ilvitrim tablets the same as nevirapine? ## hi i am hiv positive mom and on exclusive breestfeeding and my child was tested negativ...

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I am on epilim cr 500mg bd. Concerta 54 mg daily and serdep 100 mg nocte. I have severe anxiety and panick attacks. I drink xanor SR 0.5 mg prn, but more daily or twice a day. I still have severe panick attacks and anxiety. Can it be the other medication causing it ## Peanut, ABSOLUTELY concerta can definitely cause anxiety your best bet speak to your doctor and see what he suggests that combination of meds MAY cause anxiety and symptoms of a panic disorder to worsen.

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Alcoholics Anonymous does not work for many people trying to stay sober. What are some of the reasons for this and what other treatment methods are successful. ## Alcoholics Anonymous isn't necessarily for everyone. I think the simple fact of the matter is that each person has his or her own agenda and may just not be ready to move on with their life. The level of depression that accompanies heavy drinking could also be one that goes much deeper than many realize. Other factors that may have an influence on this program's success is whether or not the person has any additional problems other than just alcohol. Often times depression or loneliness is just what we see on the surface, and various behavioral patterns have been embedded into their everyday life through watching other...

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i have been taking redotex for 2 weeks and i see weight loss but does it really work ## I started taking Redotex 3 days ago, although i havent noticed a weight loss as of yet, i have noticed that i am eating alot less, and also drinking alot more water, so far im happy with the pills, and i havent had any side effects.... ## i've been taking this pill for a little less than a month and i've lost 22 pounds. they work, i'm just scared that i'll gain weight if i stop taking them. ## I just started taking the pills. I have been on and off because I don't like taking diet pills...I'm always leary. The times I have taken the pill, I have felt ok. My sister loves these pills and has lost 20 lbs in about 1 1/2 month. She states she has no side effects other than being th...

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I have had a hard time sleeping as a child. Now that I am 43 it is very bothersome to me. I don't drink or take any drugs besides my thyroid medicine. I have tried Ambiem and lunesta. Neither worked. I am lucky if I get 12 to 14 hours of sleep a week. So now I have been on Restoril 30mg for about a week now and I still can't sleep. I am about to loose it. Why isn't these meds that the doctors say should knock me out, not working. Please I need some advice from people who have severe insomnia? Any advice would be welcome. ## Have you tried any of the natural remedies, such as just taking a Melatonin supplement at night? Learn more Melatonin details here. After having problems with insomnia for years and trying many medications, it's what I've found works best for me. ...

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Thr VA gave them to me and its like drinking coffee befoe going to bed ## Having abstained from coffee for several hours, and feeling a little tired, I took my first 20mg of temazepam and settled down with a book before attempting to doze off. I am WIDE awake. I found myself tossing and turning, stretching myself, humming various tunes, rolling on the bedroom floor. Is this supposed to be a soporific or an amphetamine by another name? ## If you taken 20mg of temazepam for the first time ever and your wide awake and restless you didn't get your pills from doctor or you have been given the wrong medication by accident. You would be very nicely chilled out and in the land of dreams after a short period. I would definately go straight by to your doctor/pharmicist/dealer and complain ## ...

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Hello,my first menstrantion was feb. 4,i took my grist pill feb 9,my husband went back to his work feb. 15,our last contact was feb 15.just right now i noticed i took the pills the wrong for a week now,instead of taking 15-21,i took it 21 15.will i get pregnant?

i DID A kNEE SURGERY, AFTE 6 MONTS APPEAR A NOISE IN MY HEAD, IT WAS INCREASE, MY KNEE ALWAYS RED AND INFLAMED, NOW THEY DISCOVERES FUNGAL IN MY EAR, BUT I FEEL IS IN MY VEIN IN THE NECK, MY HEART BEATS STRONGER, BUT WHEN I AM GOING SLEEP, THE VEIN(LEFT SIDE THE NECK, BEAT FASTER AND MY HEAD, AND VEIN MAKE A LOT OF NOISE.hOW THE EXAME DIDN'T SHOW ANYTHING, THE DOCTOR GAVE ME ONLY A ANT FUGAL DROPS.GIVE SOME RELEAVE, BUT DIDN'T GIVE SOLUTION.tHEN I USE TO DRINK VINAGER ,TEA TREE OIL,OREGANO OIL, BUT WHAT I NEED IS A SPECIALIST DOCTOR WHO KNOWS TO HEAR, AND BELIEVE ME. MAY BRAIN DIDN'T WORK ANYMORE AND SINCE FEBRUARY 2009 I AM LIVE AS A VEGETABLE.I LOST THE TRUST IN DOCTOR,THEN IF YOU KNOW WHO CAN SELL TO ME A GOOD ANT FUNGAL, I'LL APPRECIATE VERY MUCH. tHANK YOU FOR YOUR ...

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I am in college and in need of energy. I've drank only a rare soft drink for a few years now and didn't drink soft drinks that often before I quit. I don't drink coffee or any other source of much caffeine. I had a monster once about two years ago and it worked well. Recently I have been having long study sessions and have been trying different energy drinks. I literally can take a nap after drinking Monster. After trying Monster a few times, I tried NOS. This stuff really works for me. I looked at the stuff that's in it and it has a good bit of caffeine so, I decided I would buy caffeine pills to save money. I get the caffeine pills and they do nothing for me. They are 200mg each. I take one. Nothing. I take two. Nothing. 400mg and I could take a nap after. I even tried...

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although I do not eat anything for at least 30 minutes before taking the medication, I do drink a few cups of coffee. Is this okay? Also, the Linzess worked the first day I took it and then 2 days later but has not worked for the last 7 days. Any ideas why? ## Hello, Troubled! How are you? No, you shouldn't drink coffee, either. The coffee, or anything else you ingest too soon may be preventing it from working properly. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, bloating, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Are you on any other medications?

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I am a 39 year old male. As per my lab test results, they are showing a sugar level (fasting) of 203, total cholesterol of 303, triglycerides at 326, HDL 40, LDL 197.8, VLDL 65.2 and also showing my SGPT Level is 135. I do not have a habit of drinking or smoking, so how did these levels happen and please advise me on how to control and reduce these numbers? ## These issues can occur due to a genetic predisposition, unhealthy eating habits, or a combination of both, according to NIH reports, there is no way to say for sure. Is there any history of such issues in your family lineage? Have you tried altering your diet to be lower in fat, cholesterol, carbohydrates, and sugar? Do you get a lot of exercise? Are you on any medications?

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I was just wondering if anyone has drank with this med and were there any side effects? I've been on lexapro 10 mg for a month and am feeling great but I am petrified to even attempt to drink alcohol, but would like to try. So if anyone could help that would be great. ## I have been on Lexapro for 3 years. I drink about twice a week and everything seems to be fine. I have noticed that if you drink heavly for a few nights in a row you will feel a slight depression. Just don't over do it. I was worried at first also. ## Lexapro is an antidepressant. Drinking alcohol is not recommended, as alcohol is a major depressant, and undoes the work the medication does. ## Never do that! I was on that medicine for 2 years, and I was never able to drink! the first time I drank when I was on l...

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My boyfriend just got a new job and he's taking keppra. After work he drinks 2 half pints and stops @ 12am He then goes to work @ 9 am and they are telling him he smells like alcohol. Could his meds be being out what he had the night before.,? ## What is your boyfriend drinking? 2 pints of some kind of alcohol with the Keppra? The smelling like alcohol isn't the issue here! He is not going to wake up to go to work some morning! It's not only drinking that much, but drinking at all with medication is like playing Russian Roulette. It can very likely kill him. He needs to go into an Alcohol Rehabilitation Center NOW! Believe me! A friend of mine took her medicine and drank a 6-pack of beer and never woke up. Please try to get him help now! ## If he's drinking that much, ev...

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I have been taking naltrexone for about 3 weeks now 50 mg/day to help control my overindulgence in the drink. Its not really working. I drink pretty steady and when I get out of work crave a cold one (or 12) pretty strong. The naltrexone kind of made me not want to drink as much, but not enough to make me actually not drink. Im not trying to stop drinking. I just sometimes over do it and make a fool of myself, upset/disappoint loved ones, hurt myself etc, etc. I feel this runs in tandem with my social anxiety, where I try to use alcohol to beat the anxiety, which never works, but I dont seem to be able to learn that lesson. Once I have a few, the buzz kicks in which inturn makes me want more. Did I mention I really, really like being drunk. I know that sounds immature, but its true. Im ...

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Hi. My Dr gave me the lower lose and the first day I had 3 bm's but nothing has happened in the three days after that. I'm discouraged. Is this normal? ## Hello Ekt! How are you? I'm sorry about the problem you've had. It seems to do that to many people, it works well at first, then just stops, but I'm not sure why. You may need to try the higher dosage. Are you making sure to take it on an empty stomach, at least 30 minutes before a meal? Are you on any other medications that might affect it? Side effects may include stomach pain, gas and bloating. ## I take it in the morning but not always 30 minutes before eating or drinking. My bottle just said take each morning. What might this cause. My only other med is wellbutrin 300 mg. ## Some medications don't work as ...

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I am up to my 4 week dose of Contrave and have had the side effect of constipation, but has anyone got the feeling of if you drank too much? I work through it but it's kind of strange. Also feels like I may get low blood sugar after taking. Any thoughts? I will continue despite this as the positives out weigh these. I had got up to 172. Am 164 and shooting for much lower. ## Hello, Shelly! How are you doing? I haven't taken this medication, but as listed in the side effects by the FDA, it can cause dizziness and disorientation, which may explain what you're experiencing. It can also cause some feelings of being jittery and nervous, so you may think you're having an episode of hypoglycemia. But, they should eventually improve, once your body gets used to the medication. O...

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Was taking phentermine 37.5 and lost 28 lbs but now there not working as well how can i keep losing ? ## How long have you been taking it? Sometimes, once our bodies get used to a medication, it stops working as well for us and we need to make a dosage adjustment, or try a different medication, entirely. Have you informed your doctor of the problem? The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, irritability, insomnia, and anorexia. ## Same happened to me. I found online that if you drink water with lemon it helps. There are articles on this. Just google phentermine and lemon juice. ## This happened to me and my doctor prescribed topimax along with it and it worked together and started working again.

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I have been taken my linzess 290 mcg with coffee every day and then I continue to drink my full cup of coffee. My question is can that hurt me? I just read I should take this med with a full glass of water. Have I cause any damage by taking this med with warm coffee? Maybe that's why It has not been working and I am feeling some abdominal pain. thank you for replying back. ## Hello Tawanna, When taking any medication it is best to administer the medication as it is instructed. Linzess is a medication used to treat constipation and irritable bowel syndrome. According to the NIH this medication contains the active ingredient linaclotide (NDC 0456-1202) which lists Diarrhea, Abdominal pain, Flatulence and Abdominal distension as common side effects. It is instructed to have this medica...

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