Drugs and Pharmacy FAQ

What are the medical uses of OxyContin?
Oxycontin is also called oxycodone. It is a time-release pain reliever that is used to treat mild to severe agony. This is an opioid analgesic used to treat moderate or severe pain, primarily in terminally ill patients. It is administered out loud, intravenously, or sub-cutaneously; common side-effects include drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, and constipation. Relief of chronic...

What are the modern reports concerning singulair?
I have been all over the internet looking for answers since I have experienced the side effects they are reporting. It have been so bad that I stopped taking Singulair last night and will be making an appointment next to my allergist ASAP. This drug has worked miracles for some. It is not yet...

Yaz birthday control - I requirement to know!?
Soo, in a recent question about my acne you could all give an account my acne was pretty bad and I was desperate for help. I go to my doctor today and she put me on Yaz birth control. She said it would take around 6 months for my acne to get better. Is she right? I'm...

Anyone be on Lexapro or abilify? side effects? right fruitless?
I was on Lexapro and at that point within my life it was the best thing that could've ever happened to me. When I stoped taking it I did it cold turkey and that be a bad decision. You should be weaned off when the time comes. I had no fruitless side effects while taking...

Do drugs for depression also treat anxiety?
I definitely have major depression symptoms. I have an appointment surrounded by a week with a psychiatrist to address them since nothing I have tried has help. Recently I started having symptoms that I don't normally have. I have what feel like an adrenaline rush. My hands shake for no reason. I get dizzy. I be aware of...

Could this be because of depakote?
lately i've been having a fading out feeling when i speak fading out i mean the room is going away. i'm 23 im taking depakote for epilepsy. the fading problem has be happening frequently. i'll mention this to the doctor. my mom is going to call him on monday. i've also been having anxiety attacks. - Combining...

Could this be lexapro withdrawl ?
I was on lexapro for almost 5 years and tapered off slowly, had my concluding dose 3 weeks ago. I am fine except for feeling very depressed. Also having some obsessive thoughts...Are these withdrawls and will they turn away?Currently taking 5thp and seems to be helping a little, but still feeling down. (I was originally prescribed lexapro for nouns...

How can i explain its the drugs?
my boyfriend of 3 years takes drugs only on the week end nothing focal but when it comes to a monday when he has none left , he starts getting really angry and goes mad at me, i voice to him its the drugs but he says no its not what can i do i have had anoth...

How much does it cost to stuff a prescription of Strattera?
And does anybody know how effective of a treatment it is for ADD? - i tried it before and it didn't work well for me. i take vyvanse instead. the cost can ebb and flow from store to store. your best bet is to get online at walgreens or something like...

How much does LUMIGAN cost?
I've read that if you use a thin q-tip to apply it to the base of your lashes, it makes them thicker and longer. How can I purchase this? - L'Oreal (might be easier to find) has a product that supposedly applies tips. It is a two-part application process and suspect it is spendy. Can...

I newly have Trileptal added to my med. regimen.?
Anything I should no - side effect wise. I have ocd and this was added to my antidepressant. Thanks Much Brook =) - I looked up this drug and it is typically used to treat epilepsy. The side effects are very singular but include dizziness, fatigue, and nauseous. It is used to...

I newly started taking topamax.?
I have been taking it for about 6 days now. My psychiatrist prescribed it off-label for binging and purging (bulimia) and other compulsive behaviors (opiod addiction and smoking). I am taking 50mg at darkness and have noticed only mild side effects so far (tingling in my hand and numbness in my face), but no effect on any compulsive behaviors. Has...

Is nearby a mode to nick the pharmacy tech citations lacking have to whip a course ?
I am trying to see if I can just take the pharmacy tech test somewhere in miami florida in need having to take the full course. I have experience in the area and I don't feel like spending a year taking a course - Absolutely....

Can CVS Pharmacy properly kind you work an 8 hour shift in need giving you a 30 min lunch or two 15 min breaks?
They tell me they're not unionized so the ydont have to give me my two 15 minute breaks , or my 30 minute lunch. They jus texpect me to stand 8 hours straight and work nonstop straight through the shift....

Can disposable cameras still be taken to the pharmacy even though they are expired?
i have a camera that is expired but i wonder if i can still take it to the pharmacy to get my pictures that are within - Yes you can, maybe colours will look a little bit faded. I recently had some picture developped that was in a camera...

Can doctor of pharmacy prescribe the drug?
Unless he/she has MBBS, he/she can not prescribe. The reason is he may know the details of the drug, he may not be capable (or not certified to) to dignose a patients disease. Not in the US. In France and copious other nations yes.

Going to conservatory for a medical assistant or pharmacy tech?
I would take medical assistant I know here in nova scotia they make like around 14-20$/hour and a pharmacy tech make like 11 or 12$/hour. But it really depends on what you like the most and if your looking to go to university to become a pharmacists later on if so than bear the pharmacy...

Going to pharmacy academy?
So my plan was to go to Toledo university and do pre-pharmacy to see if i like it. I also applied at the University of Findlay and they have a 0-6 program and after my interview i get accepted. Now im trying to make a decision which direction i want to go, but im not sure because i be aware of...