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Should I be concerned about my reducing platelet count dropping and the presence of a megalospleen after stopping Tenofovir?	2	1	Thu, 3 Apr 2025
I have been diagnosed with hep B two years ago and there was some mild fibrosis shown by ultra sound with fibroscan result of 8.0Kpa. At that time all chemistry result was correct except platelet count which is around 105,000 at that time. Doctor told me to start Tenofovir and have been taking...

Can I split my Pantoprazole dose in half, and change the time I take it?	2	1	Thu, 3 Apr 2025
I take 40 mg of pantoprazole once daily around 2pm.I ve been on it for 1 month.. I feel really tired. Thinking 40 mg is to much... I have a bottle of 30 pills left. Can I split and try half the dose? Should I call and notify my doctor? Should I take it a different time of day??

Can taking Meprate, Glycomate and Folvite together cause any health issues?	2	1	Thu, 3 Apr 2025
Hi, I didn t get periods for 2 months. BetaHG also negative. Dictor said I have a PCOS and suggested to take Meprate for 5 days to get the periods and along with asked me to take Glycomate(USV) 500mg for 6 months and folvite 5mg tablets. My question is 1) Taking all these 3 tablets(Meprate,...

How long should I wait after receiving Propofol before taking Frontin or Xanax to sleep?	2	1	Thu, 3 Apr 2025
Hi! 5 hours later i was gastroskopy. I got 250 mg propofol….. but i forget ask them about frontin/xanax. Usually I use when i sleep. how long does it take for the sleeping pill to wear off? and when can I take the Frontin to sleep? How much time i need to wait?

Could the chills and sweating be a side effect of Regestrone?	2	1	Thu, 3 Apr 2025
Hi I am taking regestrone tablets for the past 45 days for unusual endometrium wall thicknesss (1.77mm) i have developed chills the previous night as soon as my body gets warm i sweat profusely after that again chills. is this the side efects of the tablet or will there be any underlying health...

Are mild abdominal pain and increased urination normal side effects of Plan B?	2	1	Thu, 3 Apr 2025
Hello. I took a plan b the day after I had sex. I was also fertile when I had sex but I also used a condom. I’ve been having abdominal pain but it’s not severe nor does it hurt if that makes sense. I feel I’ve been urinating more too. I’m still just worried or wanting to know are these some side...

Can I take Asraufin while gradually reducing allopathic BP medications?	2	1	Sat, 29 Mar 2025
Sir May I take asraufin 2 tab per day alongwith alopath and slowly reduce alopath .Asraufin is Unani medicine.carvadil 3.125 mg,twice.losar 50 mg twice,clinidip 10 mg I am taking than my BP is 140/80.some time BP in hospital is 160/90. BP treatment on should consult physician or cardiologist. My...

Can Ezetimibe cause hand weakness after two months of use?	2	1	Sat, 29 Mar 2025
Have been taking Ezetimibe for two months and have noticed a reduction in strength in my hands. This seemed to start about two weeks after starting this course of medication. There has been no change in my activity level or eating habits. I am 76 years old and fairly active.

Could switching from Ecosprin 75/10 mg to 75/20 mg develop black stools?	2	1	Sat, 29 Mar 2025
Hello Dr. i want to ask you my mother heart patient And from years she is taking ecosprin 75/10 mg But now dr changes to ecosprin av 75/20 mg But now from one week after having this 75/20 mg ecosprin my mom stool black dark black motions is it ok or i change to previous medicine becz heart dr...

Can I safely take Duphaston and folic acid together during early pregnancy with submucosal fibroids?	2	1	Sat, 29 Mar 2025
Hi Doctor,I’m 5w and 3days pregnant with multiple submucosal fibroid measuring 26mm,20mm and16mm,my gynae prescribed duphaston 1tablet 2 times daily and I’ve been on folic acid 4 months ago before conception,but no much discharge in my pregnancy,can I take duphaston and folic acid together...

What is the correct dosage of Prednisone for treating severe poison ivy?	2	1	Sat, 29 Mar 2025
I m a 120 lb 60 year old with poison ivy that is not responding to topical treatments It is on my face, arms and torso. What is the correct dosage of prednisone to treat this. I have leftover prednisone from 6 years ago that treated another ailment.

Is it safe to use Celebrex every 3-4 days and Tylenol Arthritis in between while on Xarelto for arthritis pain?	2	1	Sat, 29 Mar 2025
I have severe pain from arthritis especially in my thighs....I am on blood thinner(xarelto)......Tylenol does very little for pain.....I tried celebrex and it works much better and lasts loner.......I want to try celebrex every 3 to 4 days and use tylenol arthritis in between....Is this OK.

How long will I need to take Bupron XL and Arpizol despite taking it for 10 years?	2	1	Sat, 29 Mar 2025
I am taking two medicine at present ie 1. Bupron xl 150 2. Arpizol 2 I started taking medicine 10 years back. Doctor told that my medicine will stop. I want to know that whether I have to take medicine forever or it may stop? How many more years it will need to stop?

Can Sinarest affect semen motility?	2	1	Sat, 29 Mar 2025
Hello doctor Few days back my doctor told me to get a semen analysis and I did it in which my motility was 25 persent which is very low as per the test parameters but before the test I was having sinarest tab for cold so can the tablet effect the test

Can taking Biotin supplements delay a period?	2	1	Mon, 3 Mar 2025
Can taking Biotin delay a period? Been taking these supplements daily since the beginning of last month. Stopped for about 2 weeks and then started again. Its the gummy Nature s Bounty Hair and Skin with 2,500mg of Biotin and other supplements. Im about 7 days late. Negative on the pregnancy...

Is it safe to take Lisinopril at night and Motrin for hip pain twelve hours later, the next day?	2	1	Mon, 3 Mar 2025
Hi, I take Lisonopril for High blood pressure. I’ve been having hip pain. A friend (previous nurse) told me to take Motrin) I googled it and it said don’t take Motrin if on BP meds But I was wondering if it’s okay to take the Lisonopril meds at 10:00 P.M. then take the Motrin med at 10:00 Am to...

Is it dangerous to take diazepam, furosemide, losartan, amlodipin and salsalate together?	65	1	Mon, 3 Mar 2025
yes my father is taking a lot of medicines. and we are worried that they may enact/inact with reach other. this is a list of meds he taking: Diazepam, Furosemide, Losartan, Clonidine HCL, Amlodipine, and Salsalate, plus a cholesterol pill could you please help me.

Can 50 mg of tramadol cause a person to sleep continuously and disable his functions?	14	1	Mon, 3 Mar 2025
My husband is waiting for knee replacement on the 19/2/14 he is 76 years old and has been very active up till December. He has been given Tramadol arrow 50 mg: He is completely unable to function sleeping continuously, my concern is that he is not even able to come out of this state, just not in...

Is it safe to take Lexapro after recently taking St. John s Wort for anxiety?	2	1	Mon, 3 Mar 2025
I have been on 20mg of Lexapro for some time now. However, I recently ran out. I had free Medicare through the state but I no longer and eligible. I do not currently have health insurance. I have been out of Lexapro for about a week and of course have been feeling more anxious..I raed that St...

Could the dry mouth, painful white dot on my tongue, and constipation be side effects of taking Phentermine for 5 months?	2	1	Mon, 3 Mar 2025
I have been on a diet pill phenyermine for 5 month. I have a dry month which I have read is common, about once a week I get a small white dot on my tongue that is painful for a few days then goes away. For the past 6 constipation has been a big problem. Your thoughts?

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