Question 1

i noticed medication dosage for children is based on weight/age. what if you're a petite adult under 90lbs?  would my body require less dosage for the same effect?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Some medication are dosed by weight but not others. look at the bottle and follow the instructions given

Question 2

can you get mild vertigo? what are the symptoms and is it hereditary? can certain exercise bring it on and or what types medication? age

Accepted Answer

Vertigo: Can be caused by inner ear disorders or neurologic causes. Symptoms are dizziness, instability, nausea. Exercise usually not a cause unless drop in blood pressure. Medications? what are you taking? almost any medication can effect a person uniquely but important for you to see your doctor who has prescribed medications and report symptoms

Question 3

hi am female aged 28 recently l hv been on medication with duphaston for 14 days but l skipped two days now am bleeding en l hv resumed the medication to finish the doze hw long will the bleeding stop?

Accepted Answer

: It may take more than 3 days, good luck!

Question 4

do all men of a certain age need medication for help with their erections?

Accepted Answer

No: Trouble with erections (like erectile dysfunction) does not happen to all men. Age is certainly a factor, older men are more likely to have erectile dysfunction. Other factors that may cause sexual dysfunction are: meds (anti-depressants, some BP meds) , smoking, psychological, diabetes, and many others.
Those who maintain overall health are less likely to have sexual dysfunction.

Question 5

my grandmother aged 76 was diagnosed with mdr tb recently and was given some medication, and on her very first day of medication she fall very sick?

Accepted Answer

Drug toxicity: Unfortunately, MDR TB is a difficult condition to manage and requires toxic medications to be given. Adjusting dose may be helpful. It may be helpful to take anti nausea medicine if nausea is the main issue. She should be seen by a medical professional and have labs done.

Question 6

age: 54 
abpl monitoring:
day time average sya/dia mmhg 140.8/91.9
night time average 121.3/73.4
24h average sis/dia mmhg 136.3/87.6
high? should i be on medication ? thanks!!!

Accepted Answer

If consistently high: 141/92 is stage 2 hypertension, so the doctor will likely consider medications, but each patient is looked at individually.  The categories are:  Elevated Blood Pressure: systolic between 120-129 AND diastolic less than 80; Stage 1 hypertension: systolic between 130-139, OR diastolic between 80-89; Stage 2:  systolic at least 140, OR diastolic at least 90 mmHg.

Question 7

my husband tested positive for covid. i am 58 yrs old.  and is on cholesterol  medication. do i need to get tested. i have no symptoms. i am just concerned becauase my grand children are with us aged 7 and 12?

Accepted Answer

See below: Covid-19:  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Contact your doctor/local hospital, by phone for evaluation and testing in your area. Wear a mask, stay away from others, practice hand hygiene. If you develop breathing difficulty, go to the nearest hospital, immediately. Get Covid vaccine. Wish you good health.

Question 8

what age do you have to be to take gnc medications?

Accepted Answer

I don't think GNC: makes medications. They do sell supplements. Age for use - depends on the specific supplement.

Question 9

kidneys age, right? when they do, how do they handle medication?

Accepted Answer

See below: Our whole bodies age. The kidneys may have age related small decrease in function but are not damaged.This small decrese in function generally does not interfere in the ability of the kidney to remove breakdown products of medications. Medication doses need to be adjusted by your doctor for further loss of kidney function and is also generally seen in the drug insert.

Question 10

what is the best solution/medication for  white hairs in teen ages?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Premature gray? Hair dye is the safest solution.  Medications, vitamins, or herbals will not get rid of gray or white hair.

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I noticed medication dosage for children is based on weight/age. what if you're a petite adult under 90lbs? would my body require less dosage for the same effect?

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Can you get mild vertigo? what are the symptoms and is it hereditary? can certain exercise bring it on and or what types medication? age

A member asked:

Hi am female aged 28 recently l hv been on medication with duphaston for 14 days but l skipped two days now am bleeding en l hv resumed the medication to finish the doze hw long will the bleeding stop?

A member asked:

Do all men of a certain age need medication for help with their erections?

A member asked:

My grandmother aged 76 was diagnosed with mdr tb recently and was given some medication, and on her very first day of medication she fall very sick?

A member asked:

Age: 54 abpl monitoring: day time average sya/dia mmhg 140.8/91.9 night time average 121.3/73.4 24h average sis/dia mmhg 136.3/87.6 high? should i be on medication ? thanks!!!

A member asked:

My husband tested positive for covid. i am 58 yrs old. and is on cholesterol medication. do i need to get tested. i have no symptoms. i am just concerned becauase my grand children are with us aged 7 and 12?

A member asked:

What age do you have to be to take gnc medications?

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Kidneys age, right? when they do, how do they handle medication?

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What is the best solution/medication for white hairs in teen ages?

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