Will antianxiety meds take away a temper? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 30, 2009 - 18 answers

The trial-and-error method of ADHD drugs: I am already afraid of screwing up my job and I am concerned about all these side effects I read about people having. I can't spend 3 months spaced out or whatever until I find the right drug cause then I'll REALLY screw up at work. Can you help allay my fears or tell me how you and your psychiatrist and/or therapist worked this out? [more inside]
posted by sio42 on Oct 22, 2009 - 26 answers

I was recently prescribed simvastatin for high cholesterol. About a year ago I tried Lexapro for anxiety, but didn't do well on it and stopped after a couple months, and otherwise haven't taken any medication for anything. See inside for where the two cross: [more inside]
posted by AzraelBrown on Sep 19, 2009 - 7 answers

I am trying to determine the cost of keeping drugs that are available without prescriptions in other countries prescription-only in the US. Please point me towards any studies that have attempted to calculate this or data that might help me calculate it myself. [more inside]
posted by decathecting on Sep 18, 2009 - 8 answers

I'm a 28 year old male in Las Vegas, Nevada. When I was in my late pre-teens, I was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder, and went through various treatments (Ritalin, Adderall, then eventually easing off medications entirely). Now, due to a promising promotion and other life changes, I need to be able to focus beyond what my self-regulation allows me. What can an adult expect to go through to convince a doctor that they have ADD, and to convince them to treat it medically? [more inside]
posted by Rendus on Sep 17, 2009 - 9 answers

Do you suffer from hypertension? Help me help other people! [more inside]
posted by nathan v on Sep 16, 2009 - 6 answers

Is it safe to mix Nyquil with Mucinex (guaifenesin)? [more inside]
posted by fishmasta on Sep 2, 2009 - 7 answers

I'm coping with two different side effects from two different medications--hair loss and sore tongue/dry mouth. Any advice from the hive mind? Teal deer explanation and questions inside. [more inside]
posted by elfgirl on Aug 30, 2009 - 7 answers

How did Adderall change things for you? [more inside]
posted by ocherdraco on Aug 24, 2009 - 25 answers

Doctor-Filter: I have an appointment scheduled to see a doctor this afternoon about some... sensitive issues. I'm wondering how free I should be with the information I give them, and whether or not certain factors might discourage them from giving me the treatment I feel like I need. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 12, 2009 - 20 answers

My doctor recently prescribed some Librium for awful stomach cramps. It seems that it is making all my food and drink now taste just terrible, like it's all got nutrasweet in it. I know the simple answer here is "just stop taking it", but that's really not an option. The Google is useless on this, and I really miss drinking water that tastes like water, and not water with some awful chemical in it. I guess, long question short: Is this the medication causing this or do I have a brain tumor?
posted by reverendjim on Aug 5, 2009 - 5 answers

Possible problems mixing migraine and ADHD meds? [more inside]
posted by brevator on Jul 2, 2009 - 3 answers

Expat in Kenya looking for ADHD medication. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 18, 2009 - 2 answers

Prescription medication from other countries to the US - logistics? [more inside]
posted by jnnla on Jun 9, 2009 - 10 answers

What do I do about getting my prescription medications while I'm staying in another country? [more inside]
posted by c_griffin on Jun 2, 2009 - 10 answers

My six-year-old son takes a stimulant medication, and going off it is not an option. In the two months he's been taking it, he's lost a considerable amount of weight. Have any of you faced this with your kids or yourself, and if so, what did you do? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 19, 2009 - 16 answers

I take prescription medication (paroxetine) in the morning and also enjoy an alcoholic beverage or two in the evening. The sticker on the medicine bottle warns me not to do this, but I do it anyway. How serious are consequences? [more inside]
posted by meantime on May 6, 2009 - 17 answers

Seeking first-hand experiences with Klonopin for muscle twitches but also for other reasons. [more inside]
posted by ishotjr on May 4, 2009 - 22 answers

Despertaly needing some extra income, I've applied to Target for a position unloading trucks at night. I have two concerns. Drugs and money. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 1, 2009 - 15 answers

Is there an application for the iPod Touch/iPhone that will remind me to take my medication via badge or alarm and note when I have? [more inside]
posted by nuala on Mar 13, 2009 - 11 answers

Have you used anti-depressants successfully? How did you deal with the insinuating little voice that said, "You may be feeling better, but it's really just the pills--without them, deep down, you're still a sad/angry/dysfunctional person." [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 26, 2009 - 44 answers

I might be going to Vancouver, BC tomorrow. I would like to purchase some Tylenol with codeine pills (222s) while there, but I am not sure how it all works. Help! [more inside]
posted by karizma on Feb 15, 2009 - 20 answers

I know that when medicine expires or is no longer needed, the best way to dispose of it is to take it to a local pharmacy with a disposal program and hand it off to them to take care of it. But that gets me to wondering - then what? [more inside]
posted by sandraregina on Jan 26, 2009 - 12 answers

Does THC have any negative interaction with SSRIs? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 17, 2009 - 17 answers

I'm supposed to be taking 300mg Effexor XR every day. Except I've been so grumblingly ill this last week and a half that I've not bothered. What's the best way to get myself back up to speed? Impact load or slow tapering? And how slow...?
posted by anonymous on Dec 19, 2008 - 13 answers

How long did it take you to adjust to taking Synthroid/levothyroxine? I just began taking 25mcg this week and I'm feeling weirder by the day! I've tried googling for info, but all I can find is hysteria-filled message boards claiming levothyroxine is manufactured by Satan himself.
posted by specialfriend on Dec 11, 2008 - 20 answers

Heart racing/pounding upon waking up. This happens in the morning and also when I take naps. [more inside]
posted by desjardins on Dec 8, 2008 - 21 answers

What will prescription medications cost an uninsured US resident who is buying them in New Zealand? [more inside]
posted by moonlet on Nov 19, 2008 - 8 answers

What can I do to make my bug bites heal faster? [more inside]
posted by cucumberfresh on Nov 15, 2008 - 6 answers

I just started taking Concerta this week on a trial basis and I'm experiencing a rather odd side-effect ... sleepiness. Just what kind of mutant am I? [more inside]
posted by echolalia67 on Oct 19, 2008 - 5 answers

Traveling to Singapore with lawfully prescribed prescription medication including antidepressant/antianxiety drugs (klonopin, wellbutrin, and paxil.) Is it sufficient to pack these in carry-on luggage in their original bottles? Is a doctor's letter necessary/recommended? (Nothing says overcautious like "mandatory death penalty.") Thanks.
posted by anonymous on Oct 16, 2008 - 5 answers

How willing would a doctor be to overlooking my illegal use of prescription medication in prescribing it for me? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 6, 2008 - 11 answers

Will the drug that my vet prescribed kill my cat? It's unapproved for use in the US. [more inside]
posted by Braeog on Sep 23, 2008 - 11 answers

What is the cheapest approach for an uninsured American to obtain a simple prescription for a hair-loss medication? [more inside]
posted by Auden on Sep 19, 2008 - 5 answers

Cat just starting Lasix - how long before I should see effects? [more inside]
posted by giddygirlie on Jul 9, 2008 - 5 answers

What can we do? Kid's parents are divorced and his mom wants him to be on drugs for ADHD/bipolar disorder, but his dad is vehemently against it. He's 7. [more inside]
posted by thisisfake on Jun 10, 2008 - 33 answers

Compared to the United States, how difficult is it for patients in Scandinavian countries (or Europe in general) to obtain their legally prescribed opiates? (i.e. are there the same, more or fewer hurdles?) [more inside]
posted by symbioid on May 25, 2008 - 3 answers

What are some over-the-counter drugs (or herbal medicine) that can be taken to treat severe anxiety until I can get some health insurance? [more inside]
posted by Rhadamanthus on May 7, 2008 - 32 answers

Help me decide between Lexapro and Wellbutrin. [more inside]
posted by saturn25 on Apr 25, 2008 - 23 answers

Your feelings about neurontin, for depression or anything else. [more inside]
posted by bluenausea on Apr 22, 2008 - 13 answers

What resources are there for dealing with the side effects of Coumadin? I'm not seeking medical advice; I'm seeking suggestions for coping with medication that makes you feel bad. [more inside]
posted by juliplease on Apr 10, 2008 - 8 answers

My Accutane treatment isn't showing results. Should I take a higher dosage, stick it out or give up? [more inside]
posted by xanthippe on Mar 17, 2008 - 20 answers

Is it okay to start taking Zoloft while still on (and tapering off) Remeron? [more inside]
posted by howiamdifferent on Mar 2, 2008 - 11 answers

What is an anxiety medication "boost bar?" [more inside]
posted by IndigoRain on Feb 28, 2008 - 8 answers

Can you recommend a good online pet pharmacy? [more inside]
posted by Stacey on Feb 13, 2008 - 4 answers

Does anyone here have experience with any of the alcoholism meds such as Antabuse? I'm considering going on it and would like to know more about what people's experience with it was in terms of side effects. Also would be interested to hear about Naltrexone.
posted by josher71 on Feb 7, 2008 - 5 answers

I'm looking for a respected, progressive psychiatrist in Chicagoland and am having a hard time finding a database of rankings or respected professionals. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by I, Lamy on Jan 30, 2008 - 4 answers

Is it appropriate to shop around for a psychiatrist? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 23, 2008 - 19 answers

Having kids or not when you have chronic health issues: how did you decide and come to terms with it? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 21, 2008 - 12 answers

My prescribed medication needs to be taken "with or after food". How much food and how long after? [more inside]
posted by talitha_kumi on Jan 14, 2008 - 4 answers