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Clonazepam (E 65 Imprint) With No Score

Clonazepam (E 65 Imprint) With No Score

Hello Dr. Brian. I just filled a script for 2 mg Clonazepam that has an e65 imprint. My concern is that there is no score on the pill. Very small and “thick” in shape, almost the size of a mini Altoid...
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Interaction Between Excedrin Extra Strength And Claritin

Interaction Between Excedrin Extra Strength And Claritin

Can you take Excedrin Extra strength with loratadine 10 mg?
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Can You Fill A Controlled Substance Early?

Can You Fill A Controlled Substance Early?

I have a script due on the 14th; however, I ran out (I lost some for sure; pants pockets...cleaners. 99.9% sure). Today is the 11th. It’s not the end of the world but it’s going to be uncomfortable. I...
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Hydroxyzine With Buspar And Effexor Interactions

Hydroxyzine With Buspar And Effexor Interactions

Can I take hydroxyzine with Buspar and Effexor?
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Does Absinthe Show Up On A Drug Test?

Does Absinthe Show Up On A Drug Test?

Will absinthe show up on a drug test? Heard the hallucinogenic effects are a myth, but I’m afraid it might show up or cause a false positive of something?
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Benadryl Vs. Zyrtec: What Is The Difference?

Benadryl Vs. Zyrtec: What Is The Difference?

Can you let me know how Benadryl and Zyrtec are different? What characteristics separate them?
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Why Zyrtec Can Make BPH Symptoms Worse

Why Zyrtec Can Make BPH Symptoms Worse

Dr. Brian Staiger, Thanks for your helpful answer. However, I would still like if you kindly elaborate a bit on "Antihistamines, like Zyrtec (cetirizine), are recommended to be used cautiously in...
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Junel Fe With Imipramine And Vesicare

Junel Fe With Imipramine And Vesicare

If I am taking Junel Fe 1/20 as birth control and was prescribed a low dose (10mg) of Tofranil (imipramine) will that make my birth control less effective? Also I was prescribed Vesicare 10mg daily, w...
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Bisoprolol Causing Memory Problems

Bisoprolol Causing Memory Problems

In April 2017 my metoprolol succinate was changed to bisoprolol fumurate 5 mg, and then in April 2018 the bisoprolol fumurate was increased to 10 mg. For about 10 months I've had lack of energy and m...
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Topical Steroids Interaction With Birth Control Pills

Topical Steroids Interaction With Birth Control Pills

Hello, I was wondering if putting .025% Triamcinolone Acetonide ointment or 2% Hydrocortisone cream for over 2 weeks on the cheeks of the face after a chemical burn would affect the efficacy of the...
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Taking Levaquin With Benadryl Interaction

Taking Levaquin With Benadryl Interaction

I am taking 500 mg of Levaquin (levofloxacin) and 2 Benadryl. Can I take a sleep aid too?
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Interaction Between Lexapro (Escitalopram) And ZzzQuil

Interaction Between Lexapro (Escitalopram) And ZzzQuil

I took Lexapro for 7 days and had been off it for 6 days due to some bad side effects. I have some insomnia so I took ZzzQuil for this last night. Is this safe?
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Switching From Zoloft To Effexor

Switching From Zoloft To Effexor

I have been on Zoloft for 18 years. First 5 years was 50 mg then to 100 mg the remaining years. The doctor wants me to switch over to Effexor 37.5mg. Shouldn't I ween some from Zoloft? When I tried to...
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Why Clonidine Should Not Be Stopped Cold Turkey

Why Clonidine Should Not Be Stopped Cold Turkey

I have been on clonidine for anxiety/sleep for about 4 weeks. Doesn't do anything for sleep so the doctor said to stop it. Shouldn't I ween down? For 3 weeks I took 0.1mg and 0.2mg for 1 week. Thank...
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Alcohol After Taking Benadryl

Alcohol After Taking Benadryl

How long does 1 Benadryl tablet last? Can you have an alcoholic beverage after waiting 4 hours after the dose of Benadryl?
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