Question 1

i was on ambien for chronic insomnia for five years. loved it. stopped working. is there any med that is just as  good? a hypnotic
preferably? lunesta (eszopiclone) doesn't work for me nor trazodone any longer. wondering about seroquel. thank you.

Accepted Answer

That's a common...: ...problem with meds for insomnia. You can become dependent on them or need higher doses for the same effect.  I don't recommend Seroquel (quetiapine) for insomnia UNLESS  it's caused by bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness.) Try OTC melatonin 1-2 tabs 1 hour B4 bed.  Ask Dr. re: tricyclic (e.g. Elavil).  Get more info from:  &gt;may clinic.org-&gt;diseases &amp; conditions-&gt;I-&gt;insomnia.

Question 2

i have been suffering from gerd for 4 yrs . i'm taking nozer pills,  now because of stress that is caused by divorce the medication is no longer working.  my gp has changed meds a few times but nothing works . i cannot sleep due to acid on my throat?

Accepted Answer

Diet change: I would suggest you start with removing inflammatory foods from your diet-dairy, grains and sugar. Focus on getting healthy proteins , healthy fats and lots of green leafy vegetables. 
Best Wishes

Question 3

what do we look for in terms of if the meds are working?

Accepted Answer

Depends on goals: Many medications do not completely alleviate symptoms such as bain, bnuring etc.  Wht you want to do is ask your doctor how much of your symptoms are likely to be helped by tje medicaion and how long and set this into goals of treatment and what to do if the meds do not resolve the amount of symptoms is the agreed upon time.

Question 4

16 f y/o. 5'3" & 143lbs. i have anxiety issues and meds for it aren working. randomly resting bpm rases to 120 and breathing becomes frantic. anxiety?

Accepted Answer

?? Anxiety: Let your md know the meds aren't working.  He/she may need to adjust dose.  You might need a consult with a mental health professional to help you deal with your anxiety.

Question 5

is estogen hrt preventing my thyroid med from working?

Accepted Answer

No: It won't have any effect on your thyroid medicine. If you're taking thyroid replacement, make sure it's brand name replacement at the correct level. Do not take within two hours (before or after) iron, calcium or vitamins. Best taken in the am before eating or drinking anything else.

Question 6

help in diabetic highsugar and meds not working?

Accepted Answer

High glucose: This sounds hazardous for you.  You must be careful to maintain hydration - be sure you are drinking enough. And you must not eat sugar or simple carbohydrate foods.  Try eating a bit more protein and less saturated fat, too.  Then you have to talk to your doctor or diabetic nurse specialist to determine what med to change.

Question 7

what helps h- pylorie pain go away if meds not working?

Accepted Answer

Strange question: H. pylori colonization of the gastric mucosa does not cause pain. If you have peptic ulcer disease or chronic antral gastritis related to H. pylori, then your disease may not resolve unless H. pylori is eradicated with four-drug therapy. How do you know you have H. pylori? What is the plan of the doctor who told you that you have H. pylori? Maybe you should ask him.

Question 8

i started taking throid meds how fast do they start working?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on your body, the med & dose, how low your thyroid levels are to start with, etc. Especially if your levels are low, you may start to feel a little better in a couple of weeks. Steady levels are usually reached in 4-6 weeks, which is when your blood levels are usually retested to see if dose needs to be changed.  The dose shouldn't be increased too fast as it can cause heart problems.

Question 9

i have been clean of weed for 23 days bought a take home drug test and failed, how much longer will it take to clear?

Accepted Answer

Often a long time: Unfortunately for everyone, cannabis stays on board much longer than drugs that are much more dangerous. It's stored in body fat and if you're dieting / exercising, it can be released months later. If you do test positive, it is likely to be at a low level and you might perhaps attribute it to passive exposure, or that you were in a jurisdiction where it was legal.

Question 10

what if i took the meds then slept with my infected partner in less then 24hrs after taking the meds?  wouldn't the meds still be working?

Accepted Answer

STI: Azithromycin is used as a single dose treatment for chlamydia . Not sure what you have taken. If you are sure that your partner is infected with chlamydia , he will need treatment. you will need assessment by your family doctor as chlamydia is not the only STI that will be your concern. People can have more than one STI and may need additional treatment.

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I was on ambien for chronic insomnia for five years. loved it. stopped working. is there any med that is just as good? a hypnotic preferably? lunesta (eszopiclone) doesn't work for me nor trazodone any longer. wondering about seroquel. thank you.

A member asked:

I have been suffering from gerd for 4 yrs . i'm taking nozer pills, now because of stress that is caused by divorce the medication is no longer working. my gp has changed meds a few times but nothing works . i cannot sleep due to acid on my throat?

A member asked:

What do we look for in terms of if the meds are working?

A member asked:

16 f y/o. 5'3" & 143lbs. i have anxiety issues and meds for it aren working. randomly resting bpm rases to 120 and breathing becomes frantic. anxiety?

A member asked:

Is estogen hrt preventing my thyroid med from working?

A member asked:

Help in diabetic highsugar and meds not working?

A member asked:

What helps h- pylorie pain go away if meds not working?

A member asked:

I started taking throid meds how fast do they start working?

A member asked:

I have been clean of weed for 23 days bought a take home drug test and failed, how much longer will it take to clear?

A member asked:

What if i took the meds then slept with my infected partner in less then 24hrs after taking the meds? wouldn't the meds still be working?

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