Question 1

can i die from taking too much cafergot (ergotamine and caffeine)?

Accepted Answer

YES: It is contraindicated inpatients with hpn or CAD  due to side effects. Cafergot (ergotamine and caffeine)  overdose can kill a person.

Question 2

can a person die from a cafergot (ergotamine and caffeine) overdose?

Accepted Answer

YES: It is contraindicated inpatients with hpn or CAD  due to side effects. Cafergot (ergotamine and caffeine)  overdose can kill a person.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: cafergot (ergotamine and caffeine) overdose?

Accepted Answer

See below: Cafergot is a medication that is a combination of ergotamine and caffeine.  It is commonly used for the treatment of migraine headaches. An overdose is the ingestion of greater than the suggested amount of a substance. Symptoms of Cafergot overdose may include nausea, vomiting, numbness in fingers or toes, confusion, and in rare cases death. Prompt medical care is essential if overdose occurs.

Question 4

what is the treatment for cafergot (ergotamine and caffeine) overdose?

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Emesis/ lavage: An overdose of Cafergot (ergotamine and caffeine) can be treated by induction of emesis or gastric lavage.  Hypotension & convulsions may require treatment and pulmonary ventilation must be maintained. Vasodialators are sometimes used for peripheral vasospasm.

Question 5

i have a yeast inf. i don't have any medication like fluconazole at the time being. could i use pb-8 14 billion probiotic to kill off bad yeast ?

Accepted Answer

Will help, also...: Yes, taking probiotics both by mouth and inserting vaginally at bedtime usually helps. There are many other home remedies that may help.See http://www.earthclinic.com/cures/yeast_infection.html for hundreds of people writing about what has and has not helped them. Many report probiotics help but other remedies like Boric Acid (available without Rx at pharmacies) &amp; apple cider vinegar can help too.

Question 6

a child had 3 febrile seizure started phenobarbital when he's 1yr, after a year of medication no seizure episode and eeg normal.when 2 stop taking pb?

Accepted Answer

Now: Phenobarbital is occasionally prescribed for prevention seizures after multiple febrile seizures. OK to stop after a year

Question 7

i need a refill on one of my medications?

Accepted Answer

Best: Would be to get it through your prescriber. Other options such as paid consult on Health Tap or Urgent care are less optimal. Controlled substances are not prescribed on HealthTap.

Question 8

how can i tell my friends i'm on medication?

Accepted Answer

Your decision: It is your decision whether or not you wish to share this information. I think it is fine to be candid.

Question 9

what are common medications on a paediatric unit?

Accepted Answer

Antibx and resp: While flippant, generally most kids who are admitted to the hospital are suffering an infection of some kind or having respiratory issues. So antibiotics are huge. Respiratory meds include albuterol and steroids mainly. Pain medications of course. Otherwise it's specialty dependent, and can vary greatly.

Question 10

hi i'm currently on medication for my bp and my bp today is 95/66..is that normal ?

Accepted Answer

Contact your doctor: If you are feeling weak and dizzy upon standing up it could indeed be low. Contact your doctor for a dosing adjustment or perhaps investigating other potential causes. Also discuss the specific blood pressure targets with your doc.

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What is the treatment for cafergot (ergotamine and caffeine) overdose?

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I have a yeast inf. i don't have any medication like fluconazole at the time being. could i use pb-8 14 billion probiotic to kill off bad yeast ?

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A child had 3 febrile seizure started phenobarbital when he's 1yr, after a year of medication no seizure episode and eeg normal.when 2 stop taking pb?

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I need a refill on one of my medications?

A member asked:

How can i tell my friends i'm on medication?

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What are common medications on a paediatric unit?

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Hi i'm currently on medication for my bp and my bp today is 95/66..is that normal ?

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