Early Lyme disease (local or disseminated) is usually treated with doxycycline or amoxicillin. Other antibiotic choices include phenoxymethyl penicillin, tetracycline, cefuroxime axetil, or...
Dosages higher than 200 mcg are rarely required. If there is no response to 300 mcg it requires prompt reevaluation of the diagnosis or suggests presence of malabsorption....
Hi fairyworks, does she take all these meds every day? The aim of preventative medication is to reduce migraine frequency, severity, and duration. So if preventative is chosen right, the need in...
Effexor and wellbutrin are slightly activating antidepressants, whereas celexa is more sedating. Some facts about celexa : - potent anxiolytic - works well on the combination of depression with...
Hi MadnessG, It is not abnormal for a 14 year old teenager to have a hemorrhoid. It is extremely common condition. I got it when I was 14-15 years old for no apparent reasons. There are many...
I just thought this list may be useful for those who think about trying something natural before going to drugs: http://www.originaldrugs.com/blog/general/antidepressant-alternatives/ ...
IBS may contribute to hemorrhoids, because both diarrhea and constipation are significant risk factors for piles . Normal stool is an important step in hemorrhoids treatment. When hemorrhoids...
I think it won't stop working. However, over time frequent enemas can impair the natural muscle action of the intestines, leaving them unable to function normally....
It's a good advice about taking probiotics, as antibiotics along with pathogenic bacteria kill normal intestinal flora. Xifaxan is a very good antibiotic for SIBO, as it works only in intestinal...
Hi Audittbeme, I used rectal suppositories to relieve itching and pain. Several years ago I went to the doctor to do fixative procedures with good results. If you have external inching it may be...
Sorry to hear about your mother. Fioricet may be a very effective pain reliever, and often is used when other meds (vasoconstrictors, opioids, NAIDs) are ineffective or contraindicated. The main...
I wish I can help you more, but I'm not a doctor and can't give you any advise. I can only share with my knowledge. Yes, Wellbutrin is somewhat energizing, but it is usually not the best option when...
Shy, Thank you for the kind words. I'm just trying to help as much as I can....
Zoloft withdrawal can cause agitation and insomnia. So I suppose, your panic attacks may be aggravated by withdrawal. You can practice relaxation techniques (e.g. progressive muscle relaxation) to...
Hi Sunnivara, I will list several options for social anxiety other than SSRIs, and if you find something suitable you may discuss it with you doctor: Cognitive-behavioral therapy also may be...
If you go up to 150 mg you will need to start all over again. I agree with ShynSassy about asking the doctor for sleeping aids. Unfortunately, it looks like there are no effective remedies for...
Hi Sour Kraut, There are a variety of therapies (e.g psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy) and medications that can help to overcome depression. However, I do hope that you can do a lot for...
If you are constipated for several days I would suggest water enema. Because if you have no BM for a certain time, feces become dried up, and water would help you with BM....
Hi Rhoda, It looks like your body builds up tolerance to the medications too quickly. I'm not a doctor, so I can't explain why it occurs. May be you should ask your doctor about the lowest dose when...
Hi Kanobi, Sugar cravings may be caused by low blood sugar level. I have found the following in the PDR drug info for Cymbalta (http://www.drugs.com/pro/cymbalta.html) in the Adverse reactions...
Zoloft does not potentiate the effect of alcohol. However, it is not recommended to drink while you take Zoloft. Different people may react differently mixing Zoloft with alcohol. I understand you,...
Hi Mommm, What I know about Prozac is that it has more gradual onset of action than Lexapro. I'm not a doctor and have no doubt in you doctor's knowledge, but it seems like Prozac tends to cause more...
Hi Esmith, Nobody can give you an exact answer as it is very individual. Have you tried exercise and diet somewhat lower in calories than usual? If you won't be able to get the weight off during a...
Although wellbutrin is unlikely to cause weight gain and sexual side effects, it is not the best antidepressant. You should talk to you doctor about other medications and therapies, and consider all...
I second ShynSassy, try to find out the cause of the depression. Combination of therapy and medication may be much more successful than medication alone. I would like to note that all Prozac, Celexa,...
Hi Stippy, Both medication effectiveness and its side effects are very individual. You are right, Imitrex and Maxalt both are triptans. Unfortunately, the only way to know if Maxalt is suitable for...
I think there is a close relationship between anxiety and insomnia. Even one night of bad sleep can increase anxiety, increased anxiety in its turn increases chances for the next sleepless night....
It looks like you are really depressed. GPs usually have no practice in the treatment of anxiety and depression. It may be a good idea to go to the psychiatrist. There are several options how...
According to the PDR Drug information insomnia occurs in 9-12% of people taking Lexapro. If Lexapro helps with your stress and depression you can continue to take it and see if unwanted side effects...
Benzodiazepines are effective and work quickly unlike SSRIs. But they have potential for tolerance and dependence, and are used only short term. As Victoria noted, several antidepressants may be...
Hi Myheadhurts, Your symptoms resemble migraine symptoms. But your headaches may be not only migraines. People with migraine can have other types of headaches as well. Here migraine symptoms and...
Hi Sarah, Zoloft withdrawal symptoms start usually within 1-3 days after stopping medication. Its half-life is about 1 day and the withdrawal begins as the drug leaves the system. One week sounds...
Hi Rhoda, Inderal is FDA approved for use as preventative treatment for migraines. If he will get better on Inderal he may ask his doctor about getting off of amitriptyline. Why should he take two...
Lexapro works in a different way than effexor xr, it is the most “selective” of SSRIs. It also tends to cause less weight gain than the other SSRIs. Hope you will benefit from it....
Thanks for the helpful information. It can shed some light on why some people are unsuccessful with medications. It seems to me that not all doctors are aware of these drug metabolism problems....
Porcelain doll, Sorry to hear about your severe reflux. PPI strongly inhibit gastric acid secretion, but some amounts of acid are still necessary for digestion. So it is possible (as KarenG...
I think most people have cravings to certain foods, at least sometimes. Unfortunately, the only way to beat the craving IMHO is to get full....
Lexapro may be effective for anxiety. But it’s not suitable for everyone, sometimes people can’t tolerate Lexapro side effects. Lexapro tends to work faster than other SSRIs. Side effects may subside...
According to the PDR Prevacid information: ”Additional adverse experiences occurring in <1% of patients or subjects in domestic trials are shown below…… Metabolic and Nutritional Disorders – gout,...
I think that if your symptoms got better with Aciphex, you may still have GERD. Did the symptoms started to come back after stopping Aciphex or while you were on it?...
There is some evidence that ginger, 5-hydroxytryptophan, and coenzyme Q10 also may be helpful for migraines. Here is a list of tips for migraine prevention and relief without medications....
I took Flagyl (metronidazole) four yeas ago. It didn't cause me any side effects. This antibiotic in addition to it's antimicrobial properties has an anti-inflammatory properties in the large...
The process of IBS diagnosing consists of elimination other conditions with similar symptoms. There is no test to determine IBS because there are no structural or biochemical abnormalities. So it may...
I tried Danone Activia for a month but I noticed no improvement in regularity. Drinking a lots of water, eating fruits and vegetables also are not helping me. I'm going to try fiber supplements....
I'm not a doctor, but I would like to note that GERD and IBS symptoms are dissimilar. Heartburn never occurs with IBS. But it is possible to have GERD and IBS together. Here is some info about IBS...
I have had an increased salivation in addition to the heartburn during my pregnancy. It was horrible! But these symptoms did subside after the third month....
Lexapro (escitalopram) is a cleaner, improved version of Celexa (citalopram). It is the active isomer of racemic citalopram. Lexapro has a lower rate of side effects and sometimes is more effective...
Prednisone is very powerful medicine, but its ability for redistribution of body fat to places that are undesirable is very common side effect. I know people who were on Prednisone for several months...
There is some concern about risk of stomach inflammation and atrophy of the stomach lining associated with prolonged use of Prilosec. But it looks like there is no proven data that says there were...
Geodon is indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia. The main concern with this medication is it’s capacity to prolong the QT interval....