Medication and Drugs

The most common medications used to treat ADHD are drugs belonging to a category of drugs called psychostimulants. These drugs...

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No Not always a blood test is more accurate, but not necessarily more sensitive. A lot depends on the lab. A quantitative blood...

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Short answer, you cant without a certain degree of risk. The best remedy for allergic reactions (which is what the lamictal rash...

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It depends greatly on your situation. From collected experiences that you can see in the discussion feature of this question,...

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AnswerIrritability, shakes, heart palpitations and the reoccurence of symptoms you were having before taking the Lexapro. In...

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I just recently experienced twitching in my thumb while trying to write. I had carpel tunnel surgery about 14 years ago and have...

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Lexapro Withdrawal Symptoms Two of the most likely possibilities are: If you suddenly stop taking Lexapro, you may feel like you...

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Interaction ProblemsOne of the main side effects from mixing certain drugs appears to be an increase in anger issues. Read on for...

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Taking Antibiotics While Pregnant No drug, prescription, or over-the-counter, traditional or herbal, is 100% safe for 100% of the...

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Side Effects of Strattera if no ADHDHere are answers and opinions from FAQ Farmers:May cause:-too much pooping-tingling feeling...

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Here are some answers from contributors. Antiseptic "chip" Antibiotic gel Antibiotic micro-spheres The medication is called...

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Strattera and Mood Swings Strattera does cause mood swings. I am 28 yrs old and been on Strattera for 2 weeks. I've noticed that...

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AnswerCaroline, I have been doing a lot of research on Strattera in consideration of putting our 13-year-old son on it. In my...

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Read the policy. An accidental overdose of prescription drugs is probably covered. If it was an intentional overdose, most...

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Amoxicillin is an antibiotic, not a pain killer. It is likely that it was given to kill the infection that caused the problem to...

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Seroquel side effects: Seroquel is an atypical anti psychotic medication that is used for the treatment of schizophrenia and...

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Self-medicating Valium and Adderall is probably a bad idea. However, there are many good reasons that a doctor may prescribe both...

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No. This would be rare, indeed. In fact, only 56 women reported what they believed were interactions between Yasmin and Tylenol....

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:EDIT: I have been taking lithium for around 5 years and have taken seroquel for around 3. I drink most weekends and have never...

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I believe it's safe, as they were given to me by a doctor while I was in the hosputal, at the same time.

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yes, i have taken both and no side effects. been on atenolol for 9 years. taken all kinds of antacids & proton pump...

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ADHD medication is not designed to help with depression or anxiety, and in fact can actually cause depression and anxiety. Though...

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sure you can.

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I have medical and dental insurance, but I do not have rx insurance. If you don't have rx insurance you have to pay for all your...

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I was taking 600mg per day. Then was taken to 300mg for five days and removed completely. I think that perhaps that was too...

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I was an ADHD child mom tried everything to calm me down the worse it got the more depressed I got. one day I guess it was a cry...

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It varies on the person, but it will most likely make you much more focused on things, curve your appetite, and cause insomnia ...

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Most drug screens done by Gas Chromatography target specific drugs or groups of drugs by testing the body's fluids for the...

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No, but the food you eat with it does.It was really hard for me to answer: "yes it does, and the cops are watching you right now"...

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Not directly. It's not a pain medication. However, chronic pain does have an affect on a person's mental health. As the result,...

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http://health-pictures.com/rash/lamictal-rash.htm. This site has an example of the lamictal rash. Some people say it itches. Mine...

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While many people believe that chocolate can induce the effects of many medications, not just limited to narcotics, there have...

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PMS include Prozac (fluoxetine), Zoloft (sertraline), and Celexa (citalopram). Your doctor may prescribe this treatment only...

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Technically, I don't know, but I do know that mental health care professionals are a big part of the team that help treat drug...

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Usually they are done before your actual employment date, but I have also heard of them being done within a certain time after...

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I don't know what the correlation is between birth control and anxiety/depression medication but I do know that one of the side...

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The combination of a salicylate (aspirin) and ibuprofen (which are both NSAIDs) may increase the risk of gastrointestinal...

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AnswerAs an employer I would not hire a person who was terminated for failing a drug test unless they owned up to having and...

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It is estimated that in 1995, doctors treating children and adolescents wrote six million prescriptions for stimulant...

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A lamictal rash is an allergic reaction. Like all allergic reactions, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome can occur. This is potentially...

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Use figure enhancing underwear such as CurvyPads by InShape which are silicone implants that have been cleverly molded into...

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Dosage of Adderall for 12-year old GirlThe dose of Adderall is determined more by what dose subsides the symptoms. Taking in...

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I don't know how seizure medication affects periods but I do know that menstrual cycles of many women are irregular when first...

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1. STUDENT RESPONSE IgE molecules are immunoglobulin class E molecules of complex biochemistry. The basic involvement of IgE...

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This question could have been answered simply by doing a little online research. STRATTERA Withdrawal Symptoms May...

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I have done extensive research & networking to try to find another way for my 7 year old son to take Strattera. He simply...

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yes

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Tramadol (Ultram, Ultram ER, Ultracet, Tramal, Zydol, Contramal) is a synthetic analog of codeine and commonly referred to as a...

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According to Eli Lilly's Web site for the drug (http://www.Strattera.com/) it is a "norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor." It...

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Not Taking Adderall on WeekendsHi, I'm a 12 year old girl. I took adderall XR during every school week last year, and didn't on...

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yeah it is true, but then they get fired or die.WWE superstars such as UMAGA and TEST have died of overdose of coxidoeme or just...

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I don't think so, prednisone is a synthetic corticosteroid drug and I think any pills are only prednisone nothing else.

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">Answer I'm copying and what I just posted on another question. Yes. Paxil use during a pregnancy has been linked to an...

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OpinionUse is not abuse. Just because you disapprove doesn't mean he is addicted. However, if you know he is going off to buy a...

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This question is a bit broad considering the numerous medications for both but; Is there a safe combination of Anti-Depressant...

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no!I tanned while taking Serequel and had some darkening of the skin on my upper lip.So I would not recommend it

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I don't know about the strattera, but I've been on and off Adderall for several years. I more or less self-medicate under my...

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Possibly, but there is no consensus on this. Steroids used for asthma treatment such as pulmicort (inhaled or oral) may possibly...

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Pills and Antibiotics (see below related link "Pills and Antibiotics") Antibiotics can interact with birth control pills, making...

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Antibiotics and Effectiveness of the PillYes, it can. The birth control pill has to actually get "activated" in the intestines...

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Dissociative Amnesia is a disorder characterized by abnormal memory functioning in the absence of structural brain damage or a...

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Nope. Absolutely not. A home pregnancy test is checking for HCG -- the pregnancy hormone -- and neither yeast infections nor...

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I currently take 80mg straterra, 70mg vyvanse (a speed-derived drug like adderall), and 10mg lexapro (an ssri like paxil, luvox,...

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: Lexapro will not treat alcohol abuse. Once someone is sober, Lexapro will assist with the recovery of healthy seratonin levels...

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Yes, that can happen. Assuming your doctor prescribed the drug, you should let him or her know of any side effects you...

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my doctor has me on cholestyramine for diarrhea now starting to work

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A recipe for disaster... don't do it

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AnswerNo. The use of marijuana doesn't influence the results of a pregnancy test.  AnswerHi there.No Marijuana can not...

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My son's tics were for the most part in remission when he started Strattera three months ago. But he just recently started a new...

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Medical Answer: From the studies available (and there are not many) the efficacy of Strattera (atomoxetine) is significantly...

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Get yourself to the hospital. Right away.In my worse-off days, I overdosed on both of these medications. Upon arriving at the...

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I've been taking Adderall for several years in combination with an antidepressant and anti-anxiety meds. I'm on a rather high...

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As a pharmacist I see a lot of stomach problems due to excessive ibuprofen use. The maximum daily dose should be 600mg up to...

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Atomoxetine (Strattera) should not be mixed with other SNRI (Selective Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor) medications. It should...

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AnswerWow, give Strattera a chance. My son also had really bad headaches, but after a while, maybe a week or so, he got over the...

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Cold sore are Herpes Simplex, a virus. Mouth sores in drug users are more likely dehydration and poor nutrition.

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Without a tolerance? It all depends on purity, if it's 100%, probably 100mg=10% of a gram

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Yes, they sure can. Bactrim, which is a sulpha drug, is known to cause allergic reactions and can cause swelling of the mouth and...

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Actually the existence of drugs in your system is considered possession in most states and you can be charged accordingly. A UA...

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I have an 8 year old that weighs 60lbs and takes 30mg of strattera. Her psychiatrist said this is the maximum dosage she could...

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">AnswerActually you seem lacking in knowledge for someone who's been practicing for 20 years. I disagree with many of the...

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AnswerMy 14 year old son has been on Strattera for two months and complains of heart burn.  AnswerI am a 52 year old male...

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I have done considerable research about Strattera. There is no long term research abailable since the drug is relatively new on...

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Schizophrenia can be controlled and cured without the use of medication. Make sure that the patient is not using any...

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Yes just not to much magnesium or you will get sick and messed up and it with with the ambien and make it worse.

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Strattera/Valproic Acid mood stabilizer combination prescribed for sonMy 7 year old son definitely experiences agitation and...

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Yes, but only when under physicians orders. Alprazolam (Xanax) is a benzodiazepine class anxiolytic and anti-panic agent used...

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It will help some simply because it will calm you down and also help you sleep which is usually pretty hard to do when...

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Remember that milk contains TONS and TONS of sugar. I would not advise feeding sugar to a child with ADHD or ADD. My best advise...

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Most likely you weren't pregnant, and a few pills for a cold aren't usually harmful to a fetus. You could have still been...

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www.pubmed.com Type in "ADHD" and the name of the medication. You will be able to access the most current summaries of...

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Your boyfriend must discuss the side effects he is experiencing with his doctor. There are many other meds available to treat...

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What does this drug due for a 7 year old girl who has PDD autism?AnswerI have both epilepsy and a type of autism called...

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When I was about 16, I didn't ovulate or have my period for 8 months. We finally went to planned parenthood and they gave me...

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Our son weighs around 95 pounds and started out on 40, then 60 mg, this did not seem to work. Dr is now saying to try 80 mg. We...

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AnswerI am a zoloft user i am 20 but if you go to your doctor and tell her your problems they will definitly put you on a low...

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There are so many answers in this thread it is baffling. Some of the answers are accurate, semi-accurate and some are just down...

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Important disclaimer! Please read!All of the answers given below are simply personal experiences. Everyone will react differently...

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this medication constricts the blood vessels, thereby decreasing/stopping the bleeding.

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For Strattera, yes (assuming a test exists). But the metabolites (i.e., 4-hydroxyatomoxetine) aren't at all the same for drugs...

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