Lipid Lowering :: Atorvastatin - Adjusting Dose With Cholesterol Levels
After a heart attack in May I was prescribed, amongst other things, 40 mgs of atorvastatin daily as a precaution. My consultant cut it down to 20mgs in September as cholesterol levels seemed fine and I have no further appointments to see the consultant. Latest blood test showed my cholesterol level at 5 which my GP said would be fine for most but, as I've had a heart attack, he'd like my level to be 4 and he's put me back on 40mgs of atorvastatin. He'll do another blood test in a month or two.
Obviously one heart attack was ample and I don't want another and my GP is great so generally trusting what he says but...was a bit upset to return to 40mgs.
Has anyone experienced up and down dosages with statins or have a view on my recent experience. It goes without saying that I do my best to maintain a healthy lifestyle, watch what I eat and all that jazz.
Sertraline :: 50mg Dose To 200mg Dose - Pros And Cons?
I have been on Sertraline 50mg for 6 weeks, I saw my therapist and she asked how I felt, I told her I did not feel any different, she contacted my Dr. and the Dr. upped my dose to 200mg, this has frightened me, a leap from 50mg to 200mg, has anyone had this outcome, and what were the pro's and con's of this sudden higher dose.
View 8 RepliesRabies Vaccine Dose - 6th Dose Is Optional Or Mandatory?
In Ukraine, the dog has bitten me. At the end of treatment, 6 doses of rabies vaccine is recommended in the report. They make 4 dose in Ukraine and I come to my home (Istanbul) and 5. dose is finished. But total five doses of vaccine are made in Turkey. I do not understand why they want to dose 6. I have a healthy body. 6. dose is important? OR optional?
View 2 RepliesSexual Health - Women :: Brown/pink Blood - Adjusting To Sex?
my boyfriend and I only just started having sex 3 weeks ago, and we used both contraception pill and a condom. After about two days after each time (only been 3 times) I have a pink/brown bleeding. Not sure why this is, is it just cause I'm still adjusting to having sex, or could it be something worse?? Each bleeding only lasts for about a day or less...
View 1 RepliesCialis Low Dose 5 Mg For BPH?
I was just wondering if anyone is taking this drug for BPH problems and if so how it is working for you? In particular I would like to know how many times you get up nightly to go to the bathroom? Also what in particular does this drug do that it helps BPH? As you know the drug was designed for erectile dysfunction.
View 18 RepliesCitalopram :: Did You Get Better On Increasing Dose?
Could you please tell me the dose you started, how you felt then the dose you increased too and the results?
View 10 RepliesLow Dose Of Mirtazapine Plus An Antidepressant?
are there some of you out there that take a low dose of mirtazapine plus an antidepressant? if so, what are you taking? did you suffer from anxiety going on the med. i am desperately searching for help.
View 22 RepliesMirtazapine :: Low Dose Of Olanzapine For Insomnia
I'm guessing you've tried the usual suspects, zopiclone, temazepam etc etc
When my insomnia got so bad I couldn't even function any more, my psychiatrist tried me on a low dose of olanzapine. It did help me. It is also a pig to get off though... There are no easy solutions I'm afraid. CBT did help me too, but I had to really work at it.
Anger Management :: Ya'll Should Look Into Low Dose Lithium
(assuming you don't have hypothyroid, some types of heart problems, or seizures, or a few other things)
Very affordable and probably safe in low doses. Also looks like it prevents Alzheimer if you take it early enough. Lots of promising studies about lithium, but also a lot of myth orotate being better than carbonate.
Lithium reduces how fast your brain can use epinephrine, the intense fight or flight chemical, so that you have a limit on how excited you get. Reduces those adrenaline surges you can get when very angry. You will still have the same opinions and think about the same things, but just won't feel the extreme stuff as extreme and won't think about the bad stuff as long throughout the day.
Carbonate might be easier on your kidneys than orotate, based on one rat study from 1979. Orotate might not be eliminated as fast, based on the same study. Orotate is not better in anyway other than being OTC in low doses, despite the online hype by people who know nothing about chemistry.
120mg of lithium orotate has 5mg of lithium.
120mg of lithium carbonate has 20mg of lithium.
Bipolar people take 100-160mg of lithium, as 600-1000mg of lithium carbonate and need blood tests to get the right blood concentration without overdosing.
A low dose of 5mg per day may prevent or postpone Alzheimers if taken early enough. More than that may be needed for an adult with anger problems. I read a report about someone overdosing from 18 orotate pills.
Sertraline :: Dose And Effects Of Alcohol?
After several years of on-off depression and anxiety I finally decided to try medication.
I started on 50mg Sertraline about 8 weeks ago. After a few days of horrible physical side effects I started to feel great. But in the last week I have started to feel not-so-great again. This could be due to a week away where I consumed a fair bit of alcohol and cannabis (after being very sensible since starting the Sertraline).
I'm thinking of asking my doctor to up the dose to 100mg.
Just wondering if anyone else has experienced Sertraline "wearing off" after a few months, or being affected by alcohol?
High Dose Of PPI - Barrett's Oesophagus
Hi, have just read your interesting comments. my son who's 21 is awaiting biopsy results, he's been told its probably Barretts. So i'm just trying to find out all the info. he's been told to commence on high dose of PPI, i just hope there's no complications.
View 2 RepliesBirth Control :: Another Dose Of Unwanted 72?
i had sex with my gf but it was not intercourse as i had not ejaculated in her. we did it on 18th sept. and it was the 6th and last day of her menstrual cycle. her periods had stopped the previous day. it was unprotected though nothing was ejaculated and we did it for maybe 5 mins or less. she also took unwanted 72 within 3 hours. is there any chance of pregnancy? and is there any need to take pregnancy test? and also is another dose of unwanted 72 required?
View 1 RepliesSafe Dose Of Viagra In A Month?
Can I take Viagra from the of 27 to 50 above..
And how much mg of viagra can take in a month and which doesn't create side effect.
Small Dose Of Bisoprolol And Alcohol
I am on a small dose of bisoprolol. It has taken a while to settle but I don't have any problems with the dose. I enjoy wine and wondered if this is ok. I take my meds in the morning.
View 3 RepliesMirtazapine :: Dose That Does Not Stimulate The Appetite?
Could anyone tell me please, is there any dose of Mirt that does not stimulate the appetite. Cannot fault the AD other than the horrendous weight gain. My head is right on 30mg for a year but my body is wrecked with a layer of fat. (2stone)
Fluoxetine :: Rough Day 3 After Increased Dose
I'm on day 3 of 40 mg (I did two weeks on 20 first) Day one I was okay but yesterday I felt completely scattered, anxious and couldn't keep it together. I've just (sort of reluctantly) taken my dose today, day 3. I've read that the first week of an increase can be rough. Any advice? I've been on lexapro previously for depression and anxiety but my current doctor thinks that I have ocpd (which leads to my dep/anx) so she is trying the fluoxetine. I really really want to be able to function better.
View 5 RepliesBladder Infections With Medrol Dose Pak?
I have been taking Medrol dose pak almost every 2 to 3 months for back pain. for the past 2 yrs. and it seems each time or around the same time , I get a bladder infection!! it seems i'm always on antibiotics on or right around the same time i am taken the Medrol dose pak is almost finished. coincidence?
and if I don't notice it ahead of time . I end up in E.R. passing blood
Suboxone For Pain - Dose - How Many Times A Day?
For all using suboxone for pain: what is your dose and how many times a day do you take it?
View 1 RepliesMirtazapine :: Safe To Reduce Dose?
I have been on mirtazapine 30 mg for four years now but it has stopped working for me and so I am coming off it. I cut my dose to 22.5mg ten days ago and feel fine. So am planning to reduce to 15mg in a couple of days time if I still feel fine. Has anyone come off mirt after being on it for a long time and not had any severe problems? Am I going too fast or should I be okay to reduce further if I'm feeling okay?
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