Question 1

why do some drugs need prescriptions?

Accepted Answer

Prescription: Indications, contraindications and drug interactions need to be understood to prescribe some medications safely.

Question 2

are there antiemetics that do not need prescription to get?

Accepted Answer

Emetrol, Dramamine (dimenhydrinate): Emetrol, dramamine, (dimenhydrinate) and bonine are all otc meds with some antiemetic effectiveness. Dramamine (dimenhydrinate) and bonine are motion sickness meds. They work a bit better than emetrol, but they cause drowsiness. These are fine for nausea, but if you begin throwing everything up you'll need something you don't have to take by mouth. For that you'll need a prescription.

Question 3

need prescriptions for gonnarhea and chlyamidia?

Accepted Answer

The world's changing: Gonorrhea resistance is growing, so treatment needs to be a shot plus oral antibiotics. Chlamydia can still be treated with pills. Due to resistance, some gonorrhea is difficult to get rid of now, in both ORAL and GENITAL cases. A patient and partner needs to be seen and followed, to reliably get rid of these STDs. Try HealthTap PRIME for advice, but in-person exam is usually needed for treatment.

Question 4

do i need prescription sunglasses?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: If your prescriptive needs are important to you that is to say if you feel uncomfortable walking around viewing things at a distance without proper eyeglass correction, than it can be helpful to put that prescription in a sunglass if you find that the bright light outside is best handled with sunglasses. It is certainly more convenient than a clip on sunglass.  It does cost a little.

Question 5

i need prescription for pain medicine?

Accepted Answer

: Contact your treating physician for such requests. This is a public information site where volunteer docs offer to answer health questions. It does not offer scripts/notes or other direct care. Docs who prescribe to patients they have not evaluated can lose their license or have it restricted.

Question 6

need prescriptions filled for my diabetes?

Accepted Answer

: You've posted on the free, public HealthTap forum. General medical/dental questions and answers only. No prescriptions, referrals, notes, virtual consultations or individualized treatment recommendations. Please try the paid portion of this website:
( https://www.healthtap.com/member/sign-up ) for a virtual consultation or better yet, see a local physician. All the best....

Question 7

need prescription for my uti ?

Accepted Answer

Try our other forum: Try HealthTap virtual care, our premium service. Doctors see and treat you via smartphone, tablet, or laptop. You can send photos or test results during the consultation. We can be accessed from almost anywhere in the world; prescriptions in US or Mexico are sometimes given. Fees do not change REGARDLESS of whether or not the doctor thinks you should get a prescription without an exam. (Nov. 2019)

Question 8

do i need prescription to get dong quai?

Accepted Answer

No, but not safe 4 u: Dong quai is available without prescription but do not use when pregnant! it can cause uterine contractions & increase risk of miscarriage. As a doctor who specializes in herbal medicine i caution against using any herb in pregnancy without proper medical supervision. See http://voices.Yahoo.Com/dangers-dong-quai-pregnancy-8471611.Html & http://www.Umm.Edu/altmed/articles/dong-quai-000238.Htm.

Question 9

does bacitracin ointment need prescription?

Accepted Answer

BACITRACIN OINTMENT: No. Bacitracin ointment is over-the-counter.

Question 10

bacitracin opthalmic, do i need prescription?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This medication is rx only.

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