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"One pill makes you larger, and one pill makes you small..."

Anonymous — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:56:46 -0800

I'm beginning to feel like I am taking too many pills. Should I be?....I know YANMD/YANAD. I've been on Vyvanse for about a year, birth control (quasense) and have just started on Zoloft. I also use a prescription shampoo and a prescription scalp solution for skin issues. My GP also believes I have Gilbert's syndrome.

I've seen conflicting articles on if it is okay to take Vyvanse and Zoloft together and feel like now there is just too many chemicals in the mix.

Also, the zoloft is making me clench my jaw (happened when I started the vyvanse too). I am fairly certain it will resolve itself as my body gets used to the new medicine, but in the meantime, my jaw is so sore and I have a massive headache from clenching my jaw. I would love to take a tylenol or something as I have spent the last 24 hours in tremendous pain (I can still function, but it is like trying to work/drive/cook while someone is driving thumbtacks into the back of your head), but I have also seen scary articles on taking vyvanse/aspirin & zoloft/aspirin & having GS/aspirin.

I'm going to call the doctor in the morning re the teeth clenching/headaches.

But I am hoping maybe someone else here has gone through a similar experience and could share their peals of wisdom:

Am I being paranoid about too many drugs in my body?

Why doesn't Canadian Excedrin contain aspirin?

pravit — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 12:00:29 -0800

Why doesn't Excedrin in Canada contain aspirin? The Excedrin (or generic equivalent) that I buy in the US has 250mg acetaminophen, 250mg aspirin, and 65mg caffeine. The one in Canada has 500mg acetaminophen and 65mg caffeine. Google yields pages mentioning that Excedrin sold in Canada contains no aspirin. Why?

can hotels dispense aspirin complimentarily, like razors or toothpaste?

Lucinda — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:12:32 -0800

Is there a reason the hotel I stayed at offered toothpaste, toothbrushes and razors to guests who forgot them, but not aspirin? We were staying at a "four diamond" hotel in Toronto last night, and I woke up about 1am with a wicked headache.

I went down to the front desk to see if they had any aspirin/Tylenol/whatever, since I hadn't packed any, and was told they were sorry, but the gift shop had closed and the convenience store across the street was also closed and that I was out of luck.

So, all I could do was put a cold cloth on my head and wait it out for the next six hours, until the gift shop opened and I could buy a ($10) bottle of Excedrin.

All I could think during that time was that they offered complimentary toothbrushes, toothpaste and razors to guests who forgot theirs (and who could easily purchase them in the gift shop or from the convenience store across the street), but they couldn't give me two measly aspirin when I was desperate for them. (The hotel had no vending machines either.)

The only reasons I could figure were that (a) there is some law that prohibits the hotel from dispensing medicine to guests, or (b) they're money-grubbing scum who wanted to squeeze $10 out of me for a bottle of Excedrin.

Anyone have an idea?

What alternatives are there to aspirin and NSAIDS (besides acetaminophen)?

misanthropicsarah — Tue, 06 May 2008 12:21:01 -0800

What alternatives are there to aspirin and NSAIDS (besides acetaminophen)? I'm recently developed allergy to aspirin. This allergy has also made me sensitive to NSAIDS. The normal alternative is acetaminophen (Tylenol). But Tylenol does absolutely nothing for me.

I recently experienced a muscle strain; normally I would take some Advil for inflammation, but I can't have that, so I took nothing. What can I take instead of that or Tylenol in this instance?

What do I take when I get a headache? I'm at a loss here.

To review: advil, tylenol, aleve, asprin, motrin, excedrine are all out.

Which PainKiller is best? Aspirin, Paracetamol or Ibuprofen?

complience — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 07:31:45 -0800

Which PainKiller is best? Aspirin, Paracetamol or Ibuprofen? I suffer from a condition which is similar to cerebral edema, I have recently started taking painkillers to get me through the day.

I like to self medicate myself as much as possible, so I want to find out exactly how these drugs work.

As well as pain control, I also suffer from poor circulation which results in my extremities getting cold.

I believe asprin causes thinning of the blood which might improve circulation, but what about paracetamol and Ibuprofen and which of these 3 is most powerful in stopping pain and in what way?

I also read somewhere that because Aspirin and Paracetmol work in different ways.. you can take them both at the same time without risk of OD.

I'm also interested in other pain killers like Tramadol and Diclofenac,

Is it okay to take Asprin with Morphine based drugs like Tramadol? I heard either Asprin or paracetamol boost the effect of morphine.

Basicly im after all and any infomation you can give me on all the different painkillers out there from doc leaves to
diclofenac.

What's a good alternative to Tylenol, aspirin, Aleve, etc., that won't tear up my stomach?

kittens for breakfast — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 20:45:44 -0800

What's a good alternative to Tylenol, aspirin, Aleve, etc., that won't tear up my stomach? I'm sure this question's been asked before, but I'm not finding anything very specific -- if I'm wrong, please direct me there, and I'll happily go. Anyway, all of the above mentioned drugs tend to upset my stomach a lot, which is problematic on account of how I get brutal headaches now and then. The choice between a headache and a stomachache is one I'd as soon not to have to make on a regular basis -- I'd prefer to just, you know, not feel sick. Any advice?

Swallowing this much blood can't be healthy

Phire — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 17:00:08 -0800

How to deal with the anti-coagulating effects of Aspirin when it comes to nosebleeds? I got sick a few days ago - might've been a common cold, might've been something else. It wasn't too serious, my stomach felt a bit upset and my nose congested, but that was it.

I started feeling headache-y/nauseous and slightly fevery last night, so I took an aspirin. It was the only thing available to me at the time and the antipyretic effects sounded like they were what I needed, though I don't recall ever using aspirin prior to this.

I woke up this morning congested and with a bit of a nosebleed, which by itself isn't a huge issue, except the anticoagulating effects of the aspirin seems to be preventing it from clotting. It's been acting up on and off all day, and is exceedingly annoying.

Background info: I used to be quite prone to nosebleeds as a child, but that has gradually slowed down the past few years. I'm also prone to 'chemical imbalances' - there's no term for it in English as far as I'm aware of. In Mandarin Chinese it's the equivalent of "Fire-air". Basically, if you eat too much dry/spicy stuff, it messes with your body's homeostasis and you get nosebleeds or canker sores and the like.

AskMe: How do I stop the nosebleeding, short of lying on my back with my head propped up for the rest of the evening? Is there any way of flushing aspirin from my system? I have a full day of class tomorrow, and I don't want to have to deal with this then.

Does a 33-year-old in good health need a daily aspirin?

Mayor Curley — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 08:37:39 -0800

Do I need a second medical opinion regarding an aspirin regimen? I can't figure out if this is minor or something I should look into. My new Primary Care Physician recommended that I start a low-dose (81 mg) aspirin regimen. This was based on a family history of heart disease (both my Paternal grandfather and paternal uncle died of heart attacks in their early 50's, my dad had a heart attack at 50 but is still here and hasn't had another).

But here's the rub- I'm 33 and a vegetarian, with normal cholesterol and really low triglyceride levels. Blood pressure is normal. I generally run 15-20 miles a week (doing more at the moment, see below), do some weight work and don't smoke. I am 10-15 pounds overweight currently, but I'll be at fighting weight in a month or so (I weighed 205 at 6'2" at the visit over a week ago and immediately cut back on food intake and added some miles).

The reputable-seeming aspirin therapy sites are cagey about age, and seem to be more about people with pre-existing heart problems. What really bugs me is that some of them mention GI problems, including bleeding, and I have IBS. I mentioned this to my doctor, and he barely seemed to hear me, said "don't worry about it" and moved on to telling me to take an Omega-3 fish oil supplement as well (which seems fine).

So do I need a second opinion about whether I should be taking aspirin, or should I just shut up and do it? If I get side effects from taking aspirin, are they just going to go away if I cease taking it, or am I potentially setting myself up for long term complications?

I know-- it's just aspirin. But I want to keep my current level of health as well as potentially stave off future problems.

Accidental ingestion of aspirin during late pregnancy - how bad?

obiwanwasabi — Sat, 02 Dec 2006 06:10:52 -0800

My wife, who is 32 weeks pregnant, accidentally took 600mg of aspirin instead of paracetamol. How bad is this? "Don't take aspirin during pregnancy," says...well, everybody. Especially don't take it during the third trimester, because apparently "Maternal ingestion of drugs which inhibit the formation of prostaglandins (e.g. aspirin and non-steroidal antiinflammatory agents) during the third trimester of pregnancy has been associated with intrauterine closure of the fetal ductus arteriosus, leading to fetal and neonatal pulmonary hypertension and the syndrome of persistent fetal circulation."

Is one 600mg dose at 32 weeks enough to significantly increase the risk of the heart thing? Or is it more of a risk for women closer to the birth, or who take more regular doses? The hospital said "Is the baby still kicking? Well, you're probably OK then," which wasn't very helpful.

A little bit of intestinal bleeding isn't so bad, is it?

Anonymous — Thu, 01 Jun 2006 08:14:56 -0800

Lexapro and headaches, tylenol just ain't cutting it. Would it really be so bad if I took aspirin or other NSAIDs? I was started in Lexapro about a month and a half ago for anxiety, and it seems to have worked wonders. EXCEPT I get headaches all the time, and I was told by the doctor to avoid NSAIDs (Aspirin, ibuprofin, et al). The headaches have always been there, (from my allergies, usually) but before I could take aspirin to clear them up. Now, with tylenol as my only option, they don't go away. Will it be SO horrible to take aspirin or ibuprofin on lexapro? Any other lexapro users experience with this?

ECA stack experiences

sid — Fri, 19 Aug 2005 10:50:45 -0800

I'm considering going on the ECA stack to aid my fat loss and training efforts. Does anyone have general tips, caveats, or other advise for me? Has this drug combination been effective for you?

Why does chicken soup make my tooth feel better?

ParisParamus — Wed, 02 Feb 2005 12:16:02 -0800

ChickenSoupAsMedicineFilter
I am suffering from episodes of the worst pain I have ever felt, linked to a post-root canal-ed tooth that has broken. Why does aspirin or Advil only seem to provide relief in conjuction with consumption of chicken soup? Not any liquid; not any hot liquid, but chicken soup? (going to dentist tomorrow).