Question 1

can high doses of anticholinergic decrease the memory?

Accepted Answer

Yes it can: Yes it can do in some patients.

Question 2

how to lower the dose of a person taking phenobarbital? 1/4 gr 2x a day. and when to stop, weeks or months?

Accepted Answer

Only your doc knows: Why was drug prescribed? It may not be safe to,abruptly stop this med. Speak to the prescribing doc,to ask your question and inform why you want to stop, if that is safe, and if a different agent is needed.  Slow tapering is recognized as a safer way to get off this classic meds

Question 3

my anxiety tablets have been increased from lower dose to next dose up. i have been told to double up my tablets with what i have left. it means????

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See below: You can ask your doctor to give you more clarification on the dosing instructions. For example if you are taking 0.25 mg of a medicine daily, and you were to increase your dose by doubling up your tablets, you would take 0.5 mg of your medicine a day.

Question 4

in my country, efexor xr is unavailable for a while. i only have 1 box of efexor xr 150 mg left and my dose has been 225mg (150mg + 75mg) for a week by now so should i increase the dose to 300 mg or lower the dose to 150 mg ?

Accepted Answer

: You don't mention your diagnosis or current symptoms, if any, so it's not prudent for us to advise you. As a rule I think less.is better than more but so much depends on your diagnosis, past history and current status.

Question 5

is hydroxyzine 25mg a low dose? is there anything lower?

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: Hydroxyzine comes in 10, 25, and 50mg doses for adults. The low dose is usually for pruritis and urticaria, while the higher doses are for anxiety. If prescribed tablets, it is possible to use a pill splitter to cut the dose in half if there are any concerns

Question 6

how long for a lower dose of levothyroxine to take effect?

Accepted Answer

Levothyroxine: If your current dose of levothyroxine is causing you to have a high thyroid level and getting symptoms I suggest you stop for a day or two and then re-start with half the original dose.

To be sure you should have your doctor check your thyroid levels every three to six months.

Question 7

can the 10mg doxepin capsul  be broken in half to take lower dose?

Accepted Answer

No.: Capsules cannot be broken in half to get a smaller dose consistently.  Speak with your physician about changing the medication or dosage.

Question 8

does 2.5mg dose of lexapro cause side effects the same as the higher doses? or lower doses cause fewer side effects?

Accepted Answer

: It varies a lot. Most side effects are less with a smaller dose but some may be the same. In general, side effects are dose dependent except allergic reaction. Take care.

Question 9

how can i decrease or stop hair growing on my chain. also why dose one side of my chain have more hair than the other?

Accepted Answer

You could: Please see a dermatologist for evaluation. This has to do with genetics hormones and hormone receptors.

Question 10

was on 5 mg of crestor. increased to 10mg. can i take 2 of the 5mg to equal 10mg so i dont have to toss the lower dose?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, many times recommended this way for dose adjustments to make sure tolerated well before moving to higher strength.

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Can high doses of anticholinergic decrease the memory?

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How to lower the dose of a person taking phenobarbital? 1/4 gr 2x a day. and when to stop, weeks or months?

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My anxiety tablets have been increased from lower dose to next dose up. i have been told to double up my tablets with what i have left. it means????

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In my country, efexor xr is unavailable for a while. i only have 1 box of efexor xr 150 mg left and my dose has been 225mg (150mg + 75mg) for a week by now so should i increase the dose to 300 mg or lower the dose to 150 mg ?

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Is hydroxyzine 25mg a low dose? is there anything lower?

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How long for a lower dose of levothyroxine to take effect?

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Can the 10mg doxepin capsul be broken in half to take lower dose?

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Does 2.5mg dose of lexapro cause side effects the same as the higher doses? or lower doses cause fewer side effects?

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How can i decrease or stop hair growing on my chain. also why dose one side of my chain have more hair than the other?

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Was on 5 mg of crestor. increased to 10mg. can i take 2 of the 5mg to equal 10mg so i dont have to toss the lower dose?

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