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Experiences with prescription medicines
Discuss your experiences with prescription medicines
Acid Reflux and heart disease
- By abracciebaci · New reply August 8, 2009
- 12 replies
- I had my heart attack in October, 2008. I am taking plavix right now and I had to stop taking Nexium for acid reflux. My doctor changed my script to Ranitidine, 150 mg. but I am getting off this too ...
Anybody taking Klonopin?
- By Ecksunbeam · New reply July 30, 2009
- 32 replies
- I went to a new PCP a few days ago. I asked her to double my Xanax from .5 1x daily to .5 2x daily. She went berserko! Accused me of "drug-seeking behavior," and "getting aggressive about Xanax." Aggressive ...
Allergic to Coumadin - hives
- By Trishaa · New reply July 29, 2009
- 6 replies
- I took coumadin following an a-fib incident for only two days before breaking out with hives. I discontinued it and continued with rythmol (that made me extremely tired). Anyone have Hives from Coumadin ...
Drugs that should not be taken with Prinzmetal
- By MoonFairy13 · New reply July 22, 2009
- 7 replies
- Hello all, I have been going through a terrible time with depression so haven't been on lately. I have been doing some research on depression/ prinzmetal/ and drugs. As far as the drugs I have run into ...
Lasix -Side Affect??
- By Lynnedz56 · New reply July 22, 2009
- 1 reply
- My kidney doctor put me back on my lasix..40 mg. And I have been having some stomach issues..gas and bloating. Anybody have that problem while on lasix?? When I first got out of the hospital and was on ...
Toprol XL /Coreg/ Antenol - what is the difference
- By houston · New reply July 11, 2009
- 11 replies
- I am trying to find out the differences of these 3 beta blockers. I am having a problem taking them. I have never used Antenol. It does not seem to be one that was offered to me. Also, has anyone ever ...
vision changes
- By melisue · New reply July 9, 2009
- 3 replies
- Hi everyone. I have a question. Has anyone else had a change in their vision since starting on heart meds? I seemed to have a big change right after going on them and needed stronger glasses. I have worn ...
Statin Proble
- By sweetsue · New reply July 4, 2009
- 2 replies
- NOTE: One of the women in my support group sent me this letter-if anyone has any suggestions please let me know!! Thank You As I mentioned at our dinner (great idea, by the way) I have been losing strength ...
Statins lower Blood Clot Risks
- By Ecksunbeam · Posted June 22, 2009
- 0 replies
- Interesting. http://www.thirdage.com/heart-health/stu dy-cholesterol-drug-lowers-blood-clot-ri sk?utm_medium=email&utm_source=nl_health -wellness_20090622&utm_campaign=thirdage ...
Help, Headache and long acting nitrates...
- By heartache301 · New reply June 18, 2009
- 20 replies
- My Imdur was increased yesterday and I ALWAYS have a headache since starting Imdur but now it is truly unbearable. Problem is my doctor stopped my aspirin and told me to avoid all NSAID because of endothelial ...
Acai and Heart Medications
- By beachluvr · New reply June 17, 2009
- 13 replies
- Has anyone learned whether it's safe to take the Acai and Cleansing regiment if you're on heart meds? I know the Acai should not mix withi any blood thinners and am wondering if it's safe to go OFF the ...
statins
- By cissie · New reply June 16, 2009
- 9 replies
- pain in feet, after being on simvastin.I am having physio,laser treamant ,and orthotic shoe inserts .But i am still in pain ,it doesn't seem to be improving.Any suggestions ...
Water pills
- By wondering48 · New reply June 14, 2009
- 16 replies
- I have to take a 40mg. water pill (fuoresimide) every other day because part of my feet and ankles get so puffed up. I go to rehab today and the nurse said I gained 3 pounds, did I take a water pill yesterday ...
Lopressor ???
- By lynniemarie · New reply June 14, 2009
- 1 reply
- Hi, I came home from hospital on 50mg 3 x's a day, I started to have problems breathing about a month after, not sure why then..... now I am only on 25mg 2 x's per day with much better breathing (I still ...
When to take meds (Night or Day)
- By BarbaraGale · New reply May 31, 2009
- 39 replies
- Question: Is it preferable to take certain meds at night, and certain in morning? I'm talking regular cardio meds, nothing obscure. Thank you ...
Med Question
- By Lynnedz56 · New reply May 31, 2009
- 5 replies
- I am now on Plavix, Toprol and Lisinipril along with Simvastatin before bed. My question....I suddenly seem NOT to be as anxious and NOT as hyper as I used to be. More calm and relaxed. Can any of those ...
Generic Cardizem
- By AlamoOwl · New reply May 30, 2009
- 2 replies
- Cardizem LA 360 mg costs about $125.00 per month for 30 tabs. It has no generic form. There is a Cardizem CD generic 120mg costing $5.00 per month for 90 pills. Taking 3 of them at once, of course, is ...
FINALLY OF TOPROL XL: UPDATE
- By Thickcop · New reply May 22, 2009
- 3 replies
- Hi everyone, just wanted to check in and let you know my progress since i've stopped taking toprol xl. Well I must say the transition has been smooth. I am finally losing weight slowly but, at least i'm ...
Digoxin Recall: 0.125mg & 0.25mg (Caraco Brand ONLY)
- By KatheM · New reply May 15, 2009
- 2 replies
- I just received this notice from the FDA - Digoxin, USP 0.125 mg, Digoxin, USP 0.25 mg (Caraco brand) Audience: Pharmacists, cardiology healthcare professionals, consumers [UPDATED 05/12/2009] AS Medication ...
SEVERE leg pain and Statins
- By BarbaraGale · New reply May 14, 2009
- 35 replies
- Yesterday I came home from a 2 mile walk with serious leg pain. (I used to run!) I used to take Lipitor, now Crestor, and I think these statins are killing me. I was taking Red Yeast Rice with COQ10 on ...
