Question 1

i was wondering what are the adverse effects of taking excess dosages of vitamins and calcium?

Accepted Answer

Confused question: No toxicity from water soluble vitamins. Toxicity from fat-soluble vitamins. Toxicity from calcium.

Question 2

is it safe to take docusate calcium daily?

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Not advised: Taking any laxative daily can become addicting, and then you will have major problems if you ever stop.  Try not to use it more than 2-3 days in a row.

Question 3

stool softener= docusate sodium or docusate calcium?

Accepted Answer

Either: Both work by causing small bowel to secrete fluid into gut. Increased fluid helps to sofeten hard stool; not a stimulant.

Question 4

is docusate sodium or docusate calcium a better stool softener?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Since calcium tends to constipate, i'd tend to side with the sodium version. However, people with hypertension who are limiting their sodium intake should probably choose the calcium version. The docusate is the active component; so either version should work. Adding more fiber & fluids to your diet will help keep you regular, too.

Question 5

what is the difference between adverse effects and sideeffects?

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: An adverse effect would be something that is harmful or dangerous. A side effect may or may not be adverse.

Question 6

how to deal with venlafaxine adverse effects?

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Snri group SE hard: There are only few groups of antidepressants and how they change brain chemicals ssri snri sari dnri zoloft Paxil Prozac Celexa lexopro all are ssri except Paxil they can be stopped if have se pt will be fine after a little problem same with dnri which has wellbutrin hard ones are snri Effexor Cymbalta Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) as they have norep do withdrawals are bad dont do it yourself go to doctor to wean off.

Question 7

will my depression have adverse effects on my baby?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is possible.  Many of the medications used to treat pregnancy have a rare but serious side effect in the baby called primary pulmonary hypertension and increased neonatal jitteriness.  If being off your meds means your depression worsens and you are not eating properly that could affect the baby's growth.

Question 8

is it possible that imiquimod can have unforeseen adverse effects?

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Yes: It is a pregnancy category c drug.  This means there are no definitive studies in humans or there is a suggestion of possible negative effects through animal studies or observational studies.  Like all drugs, don't use unless you need to.

Question 9

what to do if i am taking invega (paliperidone) and i'm having adverse effects?

Accepted Answer

It depends...: ...on what the side effects are.  Paliperidone (Invega) is a an atypical antipsychotic approved for the treatment of schizophrenia.  The most common acute side effect is restlessness and muscle twitches.  Common intermediate side effects are weight gain, increased cholesterol, increased glucose and an increased risk of diabetes.  There are some more serious, rarer side effects in the long-term.

Question 10

what are the problems / adverse effects of neurontin (gabapentin)?

Accepted Answer

Ill effects of GABA: Neurontin (gabapentin) modulates excitatory neurotransmitter release and the side effects can be burdensome.  These include the more common dizziness, somnolence, fatigue, swelling of the legs, nausea/vomiting, hostility
tremor, blurred vision, headache and
constipation to name but a few.

If you experience any of these and they persist then you should contact your doctor to discuss further.  Good luck.

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Stool softener= docusate sodium or docusate calcium?

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Is docusate sodium or docusate calcium a better stool softener?

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What is the difference between adverse effects and sideeffects?

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How to deal with venlafaxine adverse effects?

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Will my depression have adverse effects on my baby?

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Is it possible that imiquimod can have unforeseen adverse effects?

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