Question 1

my doctor told me to take 325mg ferrous sulfate 2x day for anemia. i bought carbonyl iron.should i adjust my dosage if at all?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You may want to look at the amount of elemental iron and not the raw iron. The amount differs from a band to another.

Question 2

when switching from 50mcg (every 72 hours) fentanyl patch to morphine sulfate er. - what dosage is equivalent? roughly. thank you :)

Accepted Answer

Great Questions: 50mcg is roughly equivalent to 120 mg a day of morphine.  However, when switching most doctors will reduce by 50% because of incomplete cross tolerance.

Question 3

trying to get off opiate pain killers. i have decreased the amount of morphine sulfate that i have been taking. dosages down from 150mgms, to 60mgms in a 7 days. how can i minimize the withdrawell symptoms?

Accepted Answer

First : First of all, it sounds like you are doing a good job of gradually tapering down the narcotic medication.  As you know, continuous use of opioids leads to physical dependence, and then withdrawal symptoms begin during reduction or cessation of opioids.  Symptoms of withdrawal can include diarrhea, runny nose, feeling sweaty, salivating, shivering, nausea, vomiting, feeling like the hairs on your skin are standing up (gooseflesh), and having pain and craving for narcotics.  The symptoms can last 7 to 14 days for the average patient.  It is important to stay hydrated, patients in acute withdrawal may even need IV fluids.  Medications that help nausea and vomiting such as Phenergan (promethazine) or zofran may be useful.  Clonidine can help suppress withdrawal symptoms.  There are counselors and groups that specialize in treating patients who are trying to reduce or stop taking narcotics.  I would recommend that your physician be made  aware that you are trying to reduce your narcotic use and that you have a medical evaluation.  They may be able to recommend non-narcotic alternatives as well.

Question 4

pregnant taking ferrous sulfate 325 mg twice daily  is 6 hrs long enough to wait before taking another dose? how close is to close for doses?

Accepted Answer

Iron supplements: Taking iron more frequently won't cause any problem other than complication.  The body will only absorb a certain amount and the remainder will pass through your system.  The most common complaint with excess iron is constipation. Therefore, you can take it at 6 hour intervals if you don't have symptoms now but you may have symptoms as your body reaches its capacity to absorb the iron.

Question 5

i take 65 mg iron twice a day for anemia that's equivalent to 650 mg ferrous sulfate. is that a safe dose?

Accepted Answer

: Adult male iron requirement is 8mg per day.  How much you should take  would be guided by your diagnosis and cause of anemia. It is best to stay on whatever dose your MD recommended to correct the anemia. But if you are self medicating pl. stop and see an MD

Question 6

26w pregnant - doc said to get 325mg ferrous sulfate. one i found says high potency. it that ok? she also said take 2/day when dose is 1/day. ok?

Accepted Answer

As long as its: 325 mg ferrous sulfate,its safe to take 2 per day.

Question 7

can i use ephedrine (ephedrine (ephedrine sulfate) sulfate) to improve my alertness on extremely busier days? if ephedrine (ephedrine sulfate) is a stimulant, what is the safest dose to take it and reduce sleepiness at day time?

Accepted Answer

Not safe: It is inappropriate to take ephedrine (ephedrine sulfate) as a pick me up, as it can have harmful effects on your blood pressure and it accelerates your heart rate which can be dangerous. Instead have a cup of coffee but too much caffeine is also unhealthy potentially affecting the blood pressure and heart rhythm as well.

Question 8

what is morphine sulfate 5 mg max dose a day?

Accepted Answer

unsure of question: It sounds as if you were prescribed Morphine Sulfate in a max dose of 5mg a day by your physician. Please restate question if this is inaccurate.

Question 9

i was wondering is a 45-60mg dose of morphine sulfate safe?

Accepted Answer

Speak with Doctor: This is not a place for dispensing information on what opiate pain medication is appropriate for you without actually knowing more about your medical history.  As an aside, pain medication are rarely ever helpful in a long term situation with this pain.

Question 10

what is the max dose for morphine sulfate -30 mg- every day?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends if you are on narcotics and are narcotic tolerant, I have seen patients on morphine more than 100 mg three times a day.

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My doctor told me to take 325mg ferrous sulfate 2x day for anemia. i bought carbonyl iron.should i adjust my dosage if at all?

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When switching from 50mcg (every 72 hours) fentanyl patch to morphine sulfate er. - what dosage is equivalent? roughly. thank you :)

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Trying to get off opiate pain killers. i have decreased the amount of morphine sulfate that i have been taking. dosages down from 150mgms, to 60mgms in a 7 days. how can i minimize the withdrawell symptoms?

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Pregnant taking ferrous sulfate 325 mg twice daily is 6 hrs long enough to wait before taking another dose? how close is to close for doses?

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I take 65 mg iron twice a day for anemia that's equivalent to 650 mg ferrous sulfate. is that a safe dose?

A member asked:

26w pregnant - doc said to get 325mg ferrous sulfate. one i found says high potency. it that ok? she also said take 2/day when dose is 1/day. ok?

A member asked:

Can i use ephedrine (ephedrine (ephedrine sulfate) sulfate) to improve my alertness on extremely busier days? if ephedrine (ephedrine sulfate) is a stimulant, what is the safest dose to take it and reduce sleepiness at day time?

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What is morphine sulfate 5 mg max dose a day?

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I was wondering is a 45-60mg dose of morphine sulfate safe?

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What is the max dose for morphine sulfate -30 mg- every day?

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