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What happens if you take more then fifteen asprin?
If you take more than the recommended amount of aspirin (and 15 is definitely not the recommend amount), you'll experience...
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Is there a generic drug equivalent for Fosamax?
The generic name for Fosamax is alendronate sodium.
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What it the most effective anti fungal medication?
If you're talking about skin fungal infections of the groin , or finger/toenails, topical agents like Monistat or Lamisil are...
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Why do i get trapped wind and it is very painful?
Trapped wind is a common condition that causes pain or discomfort, usually as a result of pressure in your stomach or abdomen...
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What is parenteral medication?
A medication that is given intravenously. Parenteral [para enteron (Gr)], means "to avoid the intestines" - refers to medication...
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How can you get prescribed for xanax?
I am adding a concern here due to the comments at the end of this entry. Xanax (along with all benzodiazepams) is a highly...
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What are the side effects of a radioactive iodine uptake test?
Iodine is found naturally in foods such as fish and seaweed and iodine is quickly absorbed by the kidneys and intestines. It is...
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When is a drip of glucose needed?
Almost never if the problem is fluid loss ... But if a person needs IV nutrition then only glucose can supply the calories. You...
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What is the most common mast cell stabilizer?
I'm not sure which is the most commonly prescribed, but two mast cell stabilizers I know of are cromolyn and nedocromil.
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What can you take to decrease protein in your urine?
Protein in your urine is a sign of a medical condition, such as diabetes. The best thing you can do is see your doctor and follow...
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Who is the actress in the veramyst commercial?
She is Elizabeth Vargas' sister. Not sure of her first name....
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How many cc's are in one milliliter?
1cc = 1 ml.
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What does intravenous food contain?
The thing that you're probably thinking about is something called a food or parenteral tube. This is put down the esophagus, not...
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Can you buy estrogen over the counter?
Yes, see health food stores for estrogen products. Soy milk and soy beans are also rich in estrogen. Although there are some...
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How much do blood tests cost?
usually whatever your co-pay is. but around $25. call a primecare.
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Are there any drugs that will lower your sex drive?
You don't need medication, you both need to see a marriage counselor. There is nothing to be ashamed of. Each couple are...
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What is Melatonin?
Melatonin is a natural hormone made by the human body which helps to regulate sleep and the body's natural rhythms. Please see...
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Can you get a Hepatitis B vaccine while you are pregnant?
"Yes, neither pregnancy nor breastfeeding should be considered a contraindication to vaccination of women. On the basis of...
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Can you drink hand sanitizer?
The answer is an unequivocal NO. The alcohol used in these products is either ethyl or isopropyl alcohol. While ethyl alcohol is...
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What should the average heart rate be for someone using Adderal?
I know it speeds up when it first kicks in, after that is gets normal. I have had no trouble with heartrate when i go to doc. I...
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Can you snort Zoloft?
Tastes disgusting, makes you feel very, very crappy. No positive benefits in any dosage..don't do it. To add - it's...
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Does seroquel have any effect on blood pressure?
Seroquel has a side effect of orthostatic hypotension. Orthostatic hypotension means a sudden drop in blood pressure when the...
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What is nova-naprox used for?
Naproxen belongs to the class of medications called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is used to treat the...
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Why the calcium decrease creates convulsion?
Since calcium deficiency causes the neurons to be depolarized easily, and thus repetitive depolarization occurs which will lead...
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What is caffeine?
It is a drug that stimulates the nervous system. It is found naturally in chocolate, coffee, and tea. Some pain relievers and...
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Person took roaccutane for severe cystic acne about 9 years ago and is now nearly 31 and it's coming back as bad as ever has anyone else experienced this. any advice?
i had acne all through most of my teens, not cystic but bad enough to go on roaccutane. had lots of pimples all over face back...
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What are the side effects of combination therapy?
The side effects are many a varied and even two people taking the same drugs can experience very different side effects. The...
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How long does lisinopril 10mg ACE Inhibitor stay in your system?
The plasma half-life of lisinopril is approximately 12 hours. This means that in the average person, lisinopril should disappear...
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How long do the withdrawal symptoms from getting off effexor last?
There is hope for us. I was on Effexor XR 75mg for about 4yrs before losing my insurance and had no choice but to wean off...
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Is there any downside to large doses of vitamin C?
AS FAR AS VIT. "C" IS CONCERNED, mega doses are a waste. Your body does not store up vit. c , it uses what it needs right then,...
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Where does the word drugs come from?
it comes from the Dutch word droog, which means dry because most drugs (medicines) came from dried plants.
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What contains barbiturate?
muscle relaxants: flrxeril etc. Barbitutes are most often found in drugs like Firorecet and Seconal. Not muscle relaxers....
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Is it safe to take amoxicillin after the expiration date?
You should not take Amoxicillin after the expiration date. The drug does not work properly after the date. Call your pharmacist...
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Who invented the asthma inhaler?
who invented the asthma pump my name is alaysha grandison and that is my question please answer it thank you very much p.s. i am...
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How many IU equal a Milligram?
How many IU equal a milligram ?
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How is Pfizer pronounced?
Pfizer is pronounced 'Fizer.'
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How long does phentermine stay in your body?
48 hrs
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Do steroids make you have a smaller penis?
yes it does ask metin i think he's been using it for to long extra small.
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Can tramadol cause palpitations?
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Can_tramadol_cause_palpitations"
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Can I get Albuterol without a prescription?
Albuterol is only available by prescription in the US. It is available without a prescription in Australia. As to why a drug is...
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How does illicit drug use affect dental surgery?
Depending on what drugs you are using the dental surgeron may not be able to put you to sleep because you have a high rate of...
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Can you consume Alcohol and lamictal and lithium?
I have been taking 300 mg Lamictal and 300 mg Lithium for a year. I can drink, but it doesn't seem to be as enjoyable to me as it...
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Can Gabapentin cause facial droop?
Gabapentin (aka - neurontin) is an anti-seizure medication. The most common side-effects encountered by patients are: fatigue,...
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What is acetaminophen?
Pain relieving medicine found in products like Tylenol.
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Do any DOs use manipulation anymore?
Yes. Although studies have shown the percentage of physicians who routinely use manipulation in their practice has declined, the...
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What prescription drug leads to the most excessive weight loss?
There are many and since you didn't mention a prescribed medication please go on: www.google.com TYPE IN: Side effects of...
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Is 12.8 mg of Codeine phosphate stronger than 5 mg of Hydrocodone?
Medically speaking hydrocodone is on par with codeine mg for mg. But speaking from my point of view, every reacts to every...
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Is it safe to take ibuprofen if you are only a month pregnant?
No its not safe to take ibuprofen at all during pregnancy, especially in the beginning. If you took some I'm sure you'll be ok...
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Can stomach pain 8-10 hours or more after taking ibuprofen be caused by the ibuprofen?
Yes, but it could also be caused by any other number of reasons. If the stomach pain wasn't severe, you can try taking the...
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If you are on two medical insurance plans and the primary will not pay for a prescription can the secondary be used to cover it?
Depends what the 2nd policy pays for. Doesn't hurt to send in the claim forms. Try reading the policy or brochure.
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If you ovulated last week and hoped to have conceived and this week have been prescribed antibiotics for a chest infection would you be safe to take them?
The best person to ask is either your doctor who prescribed them or the pharmacist who dispensed them. The sheet that came...
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Is amoxicillin bad when combined with other drugs?
You need to call your pharmists or doctor to be sure.
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Could Adderrall 10 mg twice a day and Effexor XR 150mg cause you to have weird tics?
First, you need to ask yourself if you really want to take drugs (or really need to) for anxiety. Anxiety can be treated...
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How bad are diet pills for 13-year-olds?
It's probably not a good idea for someone that young to get started that young, using a crutch like diet pills. Try exercise and...
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Where can you find a list of medications that cause false positives on a home pregnancy test?
Pregnant or Not? How To Know Medical Author: Melissa Stoppler, M.D. Medical Editor: Barbara K. Hecht, Ph.D. To learn whether...
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Is Niacin a good way to cleanse your system of unwanted toxins?
NIACIN, also known as vitamin B3 and also nicotinic acid, is essential in maintaing good health, but it wouldn't be my first...
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Does Depakote contain methamphetamines?
No, it doesn't. It's a common medication used for Manic Depression and epilepsy.
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What are the symptoms of chronic stimulant laxative abuse?
IF YOU TAKE laxatives all the time, your body will becoome "addicted" to them, and then when you don't take them, you will get...
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If you have a headache while on Depakote can you take tylenol?
Funny you mention this. I am on the drug and took tylenol earlier today... not feeling too good. I am noticing my mood take a...
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What do you mean by pr in a prescription?
EVERY PRESCRIPTION WRITTEN by a doctor must include, among other things, the intended route of the medicine (how to take it). ...
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Where is spring valley natural vitamin c manufactured?
vpgIf this product is imported from China, it is probably as unsafe as Mattell found their toys to be. All companies shouldd...
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Where can you get gamma globulin injections?
WHERE TO GET GAMMA GLOBULIN*** I was bitten and had to recieve rabies injections this summer. I found that only certified...
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How efficient are kidney dialysis machine in comparison to a healthy kidney?
Depends which machine, hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis machine. Both are efficient and u can live long, but definitely not as...
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How long does benzoylecgonine stay in your urine?
I was told 72 to 96 hours.
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What does INT represent when it is describing an Intravenous Access or Heparin Plug?
I had this same question, and found a reference to INT with regards to IV access on this website: ...
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My cat limps on and off with his left front leg. can a cat take ibuprofen?
NEVER self medicate your pet!!!! Only your vet should be giving you permission by phone or, take the cat in. Put it this way ......
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Does ginger tea cause labor?
According to The Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database, ginger is safe for use in pregnancy when used orally in amounts found...
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Is there a difference between watson brand oxycodone hydrochloride and oxycontin brand oxycodone hydrochloride?
generic have a different binder which is harder to snort oxycontin is pure oxycodone, while watson brand oxycodone is genaric...
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Does phosphatidyl lcholine deoxxchalcite shots works as a fat burner?
The use of phosphatidylcholine is well documented as an injectable therapy to get rid of small area's of fat. That is, soft fat...
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What kind of an effect is there on your brain when you are drunk and high at the same time Does it act like a stronger drug What does it exactly do to your brain?
THC- found in marijuana- is carried in the fatty tissue, proteins, and blood cells of the body. There has been no reported...
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Can I Snort Lamictal?
Read this link before you do something stupid and make the choice to snort an anti-convulsant. I have a few choice words for...
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How does combination therapy work?
The drugs that are used to combat HIV infection work by interfering with the process by which HIV reproduces itself - offsetting...
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Can insulin be taken orally?
Currently there is no form of insulin you can take by swallowing it. The simple reason why is that your stomach acids destroy...
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What drugs to stop bleeding from a cut?
Put pressure on the cut using a towel or napkin or something for a while. That should make the bleeding stop. That is only for...
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Will Clonazepam show up on a urinary analysis?
Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine medication which can be habit forming. Depending on the drug test that they use, yes it can show...
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Who is the clinical trial manager for Lu AA21004 and LuAA24530 which is being developed jointly with Takeda?
There are multiple CTMs for these two compounds. Lundbeck just announced preliminary results on the Ph II today, so they will...
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Is isometheptene for depression?
So far as I'm aware, isometheptene is only used in medicine as a treatment for migraine, in combination with paracetamol...
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Can you take Ambien and Vicodin together?
NO you CANNOT mix these two drugs! VICODIN IS A NARCOTIC PAIN reliever, not one of the strongest, but it is a CNS (central...
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Where is spring valley fish oil manufactured?
manufactured by Ocean Nutrition Canada in Nova Scotia. web site: www.ocean-nutrition.com Correct Answer: Robinson Pharma,...
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What does go-lightly taste like?
Heavy mineral water. A very slight salty-metallic taste. You have to drink so much of it in a short period of time, so taste...
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How many people die from drugs each year?
In the world total anywhere between 2-5 million people die per year from drugs directly or indirectly, there are people that are...
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Will zinc help poison ivy?
It will help the itch, but it usually takes about 9 days to completely heal. No matter what you use (from experience). Zinc...
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Can cannabis use cause swollen lymph nodes?
No. Swollen lymph nodes are the sign of an infection. See a doctor.
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Was cola syrup used to treat stomachaches?
Yes.
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When will Mirapex become generic?
It became generic in Ontario, Canada around July, 2007.
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Will alleve hurt your dog?
YES!!!! DONT DO IT!!!!! Never NEVER NEVER give a dog medication for humans unless you vet tells you to. You could kill them.
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What are the symptoms of diabetes mellitus?
hi i was wondering if i have a chance of type 1 diabetes. my symptoms are: fatigue, laziness, on and off headaches, on and off...
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What does the drug Soma contain?
Soma is the trade name for carisoprodol, a skeletal muscle relaxant. Soma relaxes muscles and relieves pain and discomfort...
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What is Reminyl?
reminyl is a medication used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
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For what conditions or diseases do doctors prescribe medical marijuana?
In certain states they will perscribe it for glacoma and if you have certain types of cancer. Due to the cancer treatments, you...
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What are the effects of snorting levothyroxine?
WHENEVER PILLS are crushed and snorted, they act more quickly on your body and all at once. That's not how the manufactuer...
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What medication can cause you to have a negative pregnancy test when it is actually positive?
None as far as I am aware.
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What is camphor used for?
Camphor has many uses. It can be used to relive Arthritis,stiff muscle, joints and such. It it also used mixed with something...
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Can taking Zoloft cause you to gain weight?
Unlike Remeron, Zoloft/Prozac/Effexor type antidepressants generally do not result in directly causing weight gain, though...
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Does tetracycline have analgesic properties?
TETRACYCLINE is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections; and in many cases, the doctor may prescribe Tetracycline for...
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Is Chantix varenicline an anti-depressant?
As far as I know it stops the reuptake of seratonin just like many antidepressants, so I believe it should have the same effects....
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How does an IV sedation work?
I had it when I had my cataracts done on my eyes and my husband had it when he got some teeth pulled. It's a Valium drip (aka:...
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What happens if you snort Fluoxetine?
Okay so i've snorted it a few times. And i would advise to have a bottle of water by your side. Because it burns your throat...
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How do you come down from amphetamine high?
The only suggestion I have for you is to get some benzodiazepines or opiates.
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What is Lunesta?
A prescription sleep aid.
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