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Can taking pain medication for too long affect your health?

I'm 37 and I'm taking pain medications for chronic back pain for one year. Can taking pain medications for too long affect your health?
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When should I start taking my birth control pills?

I was prescribed Lo Estrin Fe for birth control and my doctor told me that I can start taking my pills at any time. But, I also read that I should start my pill pack when my period...
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Can Ambien cause night sweats?

I'm 30 years old, and I have been taking sleep medications, specifically Ambien, to treat my insomnia and now I have issues with night sweats. Are night sweats a known side effect...
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Is a rash normal with penicillin?

I was taking penicillin to treat my strep throat but I noticed that I started to develop a rash on my neck. I stopped taking it immediately and called my doctor, but he wasn't...
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Side effects of Tessalon Perles?

Just wondering if the Tessalon Perles will actuallly numb my throat? I have had my throat numbed before for a scope procedure and it made me very anxious and claustrophobic.
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Is it safe to get pregnant on seizure medications?

I'm 27 years old and I'm an epileptic. I currently take Keppra and Lamictal, but I want to have children soon. Is it safe to fall pregnant on seizure medications?
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Can antidepressants make me really tired?

I've been on the same antidepressants for about 6 months, and I've been really tired lately, especially if I forget to take them. Could me being tired be caused by my antidepressants?...
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What are common side effects of Zoloft?

My doctor prescribed me with Zoloft and I don't think it's working. Since I started taking it, I'm feeling even more drowsiness and depressed. Are these common side effects of...
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Are there side effects of attention deficit medications?

I was just diagnosed with adult ADD and I'm in my early 30s. l'm very uneasy about the thought of taking the medication for. Are there side effects of attention deficit medications?...
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Can anabolic steroids cause hair loss?

My boyfriend takes anabolic steroids to help build his muscles, but I found an article that said that these steroids can cause hair loss. Is this true?
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Is Nexium better than Zantac?

I deal with a lot of heartburn, and I'm looking at which medications are better than others. I'm not sure if I should go with Nexium or Zantac. Which one is better?
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Are there side effects of Metformin therapy for children?

My daughter has type 1 diabetes, and her doctor recommended for us to include Metformin therapy in her treatment. We aren't sure though if this is a good idea. Are there risks,...
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Children's Motrin vs. Tylenol?

My mother and I actually got into an argument about which medicine is better for my daughter's fever. I used Children's Motrin to help her fever (it was at 102, and she's 7 years...
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Are there any medications available to prevent the flu?

My uncle just came down with the flu, and I'm scared because I literally saw him before he got really sick. Are there any medications that I can take that prevent the flu?
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Can Fluoxetine cause insomnia?

My 20-year-old son has been taking fluoxetine regularly as a treatment for his depression. However, I have been seeing him waking up every day at 2 am. Is this a normal effect...
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