Question 1

Should i change my migren medication to something else bcause im been taking ponstan and confergot for 10 years plus. what harm if i keep on taking it?

Accepted Answer

It depends upon how often you have migraine attacks. If the migraine is severe and frequent then you would be better off taking something to prevent these attacks. There are several meds approved for that purpose. Cafergot (ergotamine and caffeine) is useful only if you have infrequent migraine and its long term use is harmful.

Question 2

Please advise if it's bad to be on 3 medications right now plus pain medication?

Accepted Answer

It depends on which medications you are on at the moment.  If it is 3 medications for pain control , then it my not be the best course of action. If it is 3 medications for blood pressure, then it may be appropriate depending on the doses of each and which mechanisms of action are being utilized.

Question 3

I need an alternative medication for vimovo that my medical aid plan, which is let care plus, covers.

Accepted Answer

is a combination drug of 500mg of Naprosyn and 20 mg of  esomperazol, Nexium,a PPI to prevent gastric irritation and reduces stomach acid.- The meds are available as generics, so you would have to take 2 separate pills. You could certainly subsitute Prilosex ( omerazole)  or Pepcid ( famotidine) or Zantac ( ranitidine); however, I suggest generics.

Question 4

I am taking meloxicam. can i take alka-sektzer plus cold and flu also while i am on this medication?

Accepted Answer

You are on Meloxicam it is an NSAId and the Almka seltzer has Aspirin.  These have similar side effects on stomach and platelets.  This could be concerning ,but for a dose or two unlikely problem.

Question 5

I have bp, on chronic medication. lomanor & losaar plus.
can i drink lemon, ginger & garlic with water?

Accepted Answer

High amounts of Garlic plus Lemon may lower blood pressure. Since you are being treated for High blood pressure with a medication which already reduces your blood pressure, adding something else that lowers your blood pressure may cause you to faint, be dizzy or lethargic. A small amount such as once cup a day may be OK, try a small amount to see how you respond, before adding this daily.

Question 6

I have taking nexito plus tablet six year.
my questions: taking six year the medication have same effect. or increase dosage?

Accepted Answer

This depends upon your current response to the medication. If you're doing well the same maintenance dosage should continue. Tolerance or tachyphylaxis to medication can occur and then the dosage may be increased. Your prescribing physician who knows you well is best qualified to advise you about dosage.

Question 7

What's the medication for bronchitis spasm.  or rather how do you manage it. what action should be taken. plus could you refer us to any pulmonologist?

Accepted Answer

A beta 2 agonist via inhalation is usually the treatment. A general physician can provide this care. Cannot refer in Mombasa sorry.

Question 8

I am having a kidney disease and i am on medication, i am taking nitrofur sr 100mg, calsat plus, and nefrosave  forte. is it okay to have a beer?

Accepted Answer

You can have a periodic beer

Question 9

Are there particular medications that work in addition to psychotherapy in teenagers for depression?

Accepted Answer

There are many medications. However, only a fully qualified medical doctor, specifically a child psychiatrist, is positioned to make this determination.

Question 10

Marijuana plus ssri. bad combination? the ssri is a follow up to nicotine deaddiction medication.

Accepted Answer

The use of mj is never good.  The ssri may be more sedating or anxiety provoking if used with mj.  Talk to your doctor about mj as well as tobacco cessation

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Please advise if it's bad to be on 3 medications right now plus pain medication?

I need an alternative medication for vimovo that my medical aid plan, which is let care plus, covers.

I am taking meloxicam. can i take alka-sektzer plus cold and flu also while i am on this medication?

I have bp, on chronic medication. lomanor & losaar plus. can i drink lemon, ginger & garlic with water?

I have taking nexito plus tablet six year. my questions: taking six year the medication have same effect. or increase dosage?

What's the medication for bronchitis spasm. or rather how do you manage it. what action should be taken. plus could you refer us to any pulmonologist?

I am having a kidney disease and i am on medication, i am taking nitrofur sr 100mg, calsat plus, and nefrosave forte. is it okay to have a beer?

Are there particular medications that work in addition to psychotherapy in teenagers for depression?

Marijuana plus ssri. bad combination? the ssri is a follow up to nicotine deaddiction medication.

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