Can Someone Understand My Glasses Prescriptions? [more inside]
posted by Spurious on Dec 10, 2009 - 7 answers

I know YANMED (you are not my eye doctor) but why the hell is it harder for me to see after my prescription was updated? [more inside]
posted by orville sash on Nov 28, 2009 - 10 answers

Terrible cough, too late to leave the house in search of remedies -- can I take this expired (expired April 2009) prescription Tussionex cough syrup or is there a better solution in my house? [more inside]
posted by tastybrains on Oct 24, 2009 - 14 answers

My sister has an alcohol and/or prescription and/or depression problem. What can I do to help her, and in what order? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 20, 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

When will Effexor XR (extended release) go generic in the US? [more inside]
posted by misanthropicsarah on Aug 31, 2009 - 6 answers

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

How do I go about getting extra prescription coverage to go on top of my BCBS plan, to cover me when I hit their payout limit? [more inside]
posted by gilsonal on Jun 8, 2009 - 1 answer

Looking to update this question: For the glasses-wearers out there, who makes good prescription sunglasses geared toward road cycling? [more inside]
posted by Wild_Eep on Jun 3, 2009 - 6 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

Why did this doctor prescribe Penicilin vk 500 for me when the description says it's not for fighting a cold or flu and yet that's CLEARLY what I have? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 24, 2009 - 15 answers

Looking for an online spectacles retailer (UK) that will make lenses to a very strong prescription. [more inside]
posted by primer_dimer on May 20, 2009 - 10 answers

What's the modern equivalent of Seconal? [more inside]
posted by miles1972 on Apr 6, 2009 - 10 answers

Has anyone ever exercised and/or dieted their way off of prescription medications that you would otherwise expect to take for the rest of your life? [more inside]
posted by crapples on Apr 1, 2009 - 15 answers

My husband, an Australian citizen, is in the US on a tourist visa. We would like him to stay for 3 more months, but he would need a supply of Effexor XR from a local source. Is there a way to do it on the cheap? [more inside]
posted by out of context on Mar 15, 2009 - 35 answers

What should I do with my expired Epi-Pens? [more inside]
posted by misanthropicsarah on Mar 13, 2009 - 11 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

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

Is there a site where you can find out if a particular drug is sold over the counter or only by prescription or not at all in a particular country? [more inside]
posted by RandlePatrickMcMurphy on Oct 7, 2008 - 2 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

InsuranceFilter: What exactly makes a medication fall into the maintenance medication category in the eyes of insurance companies? Is it the fact that the doctor writes the prescription and allows for refills? Would getting a new prescription with no refills every month circumvent the whole maintenance medication designation? [more inside]
posted by lrkuperman on Oct 3, 2008 - 7 answers

My insurance company (Blue Cross/Shield MA) is dropping all prescription drug benefits for allergy drugs in favor of over-the-counter medicine like Claritin. I have serious allergies and take Alegra 180. What can I do? [more inside]
posted by morallybass on Sep 28, 2008 - 20 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

I have an existing pair of glasses frames I'd like to get fitted with prescription lenses. I've done entirely too much research, and I still have questions! [more inside]
posted by Juliet Banana on Aug 5, 2008 - 5 answers

Does Illinois have a law requiring vision professionals (optometrists in particular) to release spectacles (glasses) prescriptions to the patient? Contact lens prescriptions? [more inside]
posted by Joleta on Aug 3, 2008 - 9 answers

Help me decide how to treat my depression [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 8, 2008 - 25 answers

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

I'll be on the road traveling for a few months so I visited a travel clinic and was prescribed Doxycycline and Ciprofloxacin for malaria and diarrhea, respectively. My question: is it safe to purchase these drugs online (Canadian pharmacy) and if so which sites would you guys recommend?
posted by parttimeninja on Feb 23, 2008 - 5 answers

Hello MeFites, I'm trying to determine what drug(s) a member of my family is using. [more inside]
posted by Evan Gaffney on Feb 19, 2008 - 15 answers

I recently saw an article by some docs on Oprah that give recommendations about taking care of your skin at certain ages. It says that in your forties and fifties most people need Renova or retinol. I have mild rosacea and dry fair skin and am 48. Do you think I should see a dermatologist to get a prescription or just use an over the counter product with retinol. I do not want to waste my money on an over the counter product if my 48 year old skin would benefit by the prescription. I have lines and dullish dry skin with a few age spots. Thanks.
posted by seekingsimplicity on Feb 14, 2008 - 3 answers

Will my doctor switch me from an OTC medication to prescription if I just ask nicely? [more inside]
posted by 0xFCAF on Feb 12, 2008 - 15 answers

How do I talk to my doctor about the prescription she gave me without pissing her off? [more inside]
posted by silkygreenbelly on Feb 11, 2008 - 18 answers

My pharmacy screwed up on my Xanax prescription, and I'm afraid they're going to hassle me for what might appear to be drug seeking behavior. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 17, 2008 - 22 answers

A friend of the family urgently needs some medication shipped from Canada to México. [more inside]
posted by edmz on Jan 7, 2008 - 3 answers

If you had electrolysis under your chin and along your jawline (or in any medium-sensitive area like that), and handled it WITHOUT any prescription medication or prescription cream, what solutions worked best for you?
posted by anonymous on Jan 3, 2008 - 2 answers

Prescription medication for uninsured. [more inside]
posted by owtytrof on Dec 14, 2007 - 31 answers

I'm trying to order glasses online, but I'm confused. [more inside]
posted by misanthropicsarah on Dec 1, 2007 - 14 answers

Today's eye exam for this 40-something woman (a multifocal contact lenses wearer) showed a slight improvement in myopia versus what another optometrist recorded two years ago. My new optometrist was very thorough, caught some retinal thinning and other issues my previous optometrist had missed, and just seemed very sharp and trustworthy. But should I worry about the decreased myopia values and get my eyes checked again? [more inside]
posted by rosemere on Nov 22, 2007 - 10 answers

NHSFilter: I'm going to be studying in the UK for a year, and I have some questions about my coverage under the NHS. [more inside]
posted by awesomebrad on Jul 26, 2007 - 13 answers

What are some good online sources for pet medicine? Medicine from my vet is expensive, and I want to get the best price without sacrificing quality, service, or my dog's health. [more inside]
posted by kyleg on Jun 25, 2007 - 3 answers

Is there something like the Hungarian "Quarelin" painkiller available in the USA? [more inside]
posted by redteam on May 16, 2007 - 5 answers

Has anyone bought prescription sunglasses online before? Any recommendations? Things I should look out for?
posted by bytewrite on May 9, 2007 - 14 answers

Prescription swim goggle recommendations? [more inside]
posted by look busy on Apr 30, 2007 - 10 answers

Two questions about ADD medication, especially Adderall: 1) How dangerous is it (for me)? 2) Can it be taken "as needed"? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 26, 2007 - 18 answers

ParanoiaFilter: Is there a federal database listing every prescription drug each person in the US has been prescribed or has purchased? ABC News seems to think so. [more inside]
posted by Pastabagel on Apr 19, 2007 - 11 answers

I'm thinking of buying a new pair of glasses and am considering two companies http://www.glassesdirect.co.uk and http://nuglasses.co.uk has anyone out there bought from either of them? And if you did would you recommend them?
posted by kissol on Apr 7, 2007 - 6 answers

I'm looking for coupons and rebates for prescription drugs from the drug manufacturing companies. [more inside]
posted by Mrs. Smith on Jan 31, 2007 - 5 answers

What's the situation currently like in the US for ordering drugs over the Internet without a prescription? [more inside]
posted by hodyoaten on Jan 4, 2007 - 23 answers

I haven't been to a doctor in ages. Would going under my current insurance plan be a gamble? [more inside]
posted by evil holiday magic on Nov 15, 2006 - 8 answers

Legitimate online medical clinics that use US doctors to prescribe medication via telephone consultation? Which have you used and can recommend? [more inside]
posted by concourse on Nov 4, 2006 - 8 answers