Question 1

are there any vitamins and minerals that are advised not to take whilst on levothyroxine medication ?

Accepted Answer

Maybe, maybe not: Levothyroxine can interact with multiple other drugs and supplements. Other medications can often be taken safely with it, but may need to be taken at another time of day. Your doctor or pharmacist can evaluate your specific situation.

Question 2

are there ways to treat add without medication, such as therapeutic methods?

Accepted Answer

Neuroscience: There are a variety of treatments for ADD/ADHD based upon modern neuroscience. There are many physical treatments to help stimulate various parts of the brain. Additionally,  a variety of computer programs and applications that support the physical treatment. Functional neurology and amino acid treatments have shown some benefits as well.

Question 3

is it ok to ice area for injection of levenox to decrease discomfort or will it affect the effectiveness of medication?

Accepted Answer

It's ok: That's ok - no problem.  The area will warm up after the ice is removed and the Lovenox (enoxaparin) is given under the top layers of skin and tissue as a Depo-Provera shot.

Question 4

what's the therapeutic medication for epidural and spinal anesthesia?

Accepted Answer

Local anesthetic/nar: It is usually local antsthetics like bupivacaine or, ropivacaine with or without narcotics like fentanyl, morphine etc.  Low dose in spinals and higher dose in epidurals.

Question 5

i have got swollen cheeks since 5 days...i have taken enzoflam treatment for 3 days...i am using ice also...suggest someother medication please...!

Accepted Answer

That's tough: Without a diagnosis.  Have u seen a doc? Any numbness or other symptoms.  Check swelling as an isolated issue is not a common problem.  I'm interested to see what others have to say but i would be on something like aleve (naproxen) 2 2x per day for pain. Gdluc.

Question 6

what medications can interact with mineral supplements?

Accepted Answer

Too many to list: Realistically you don't want/need a whole list of all medication/supplement interactions, just the ones you're taking, right? Check out http://www.Uspharmacist.Com/content/d/featured%20articles/c/10439/ for one pharmacist's thoughts on medication/supplement interactions. Or go to www.Epocrates.Com, www.Drugs.Com, etc for each individual medication & search for interactions.

Question 7

i'm on pain medication after some oral surgery anything besides ice i can do for the swelling?

Accepted Answer

Ibuprofen 800mg: Every 6 hours (unless you have a contraindication), sleep slightly elevated, switch over to moist heat application after 48 hours.  Sometimes steroids are given intra-operatively and even post-operatively if significant swelling is anticipated.  Normal body response to surgery.  Also just has to "run its course".

Question 8

i was prescribed buspirone as a as needed basis. i questioned this and told it was fast acting and would help anxiety symptoms in the moment but for on going therapeutic effectiveness it would be prescribed as a routine medication. is this true?

Accepted Answer

: Buspirone is approved for anxiety treatment starting at 7.5mg twice a day and increasing the dose up to a max dose of 60mg total. It achieves peak concentration in blood in 40 to 90 minutes. It is also often prescribed as needed for anxiety and it is safer than benzodiazepines.

Question 9

my patient is 92 years old. he would like to know if mineral is ok to take every day he has constipation because hes on a few medications. im also using starting today vital fiber starting today. he feels like he needs something more at times?

Accepted Answer

: Mineral oil has the tendency to prevent absorption of some vitamins. I would use a water retaining material like Miralax if he was going to use something on a regular basis. It doesn't interfere with anything of importance.

Question 10

i've had 3 hard pimples on my nose for 3 years now. i've tried ice and toothpaste and other acne medications but nothing helped. please help me ?

Accepted Answer

See Dermatologist: See a skin doctor or dermatologist to get an accurate diagnosis. They may be cystic acne lesions and need prescription medication or not  acne lesions at all.   
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Are there any vitamins and minerals that are advised not to take whilst on levothyroxine medication ?

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Are there ways to treat add without medication, such as therapeutic methods?

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Is it ok to ice area for injection of levenox to decrease discomfort or will it affect the effectiveness of medication?

A member asked:

What's the therapeutic medication for epidural and spinal anesthesia?

A member asked:

I have got swollen cheeks since 5 days...i have taken enzoflam treatment for 3 days...i am using ice also...suggest someother medication please...!

A member asked:

What medications can interact with mineral supplements?

A member asked:

I'm on pain medication after some oral surgery anything besides ice i can do for the swelling?

A member asked:

I was prescribed buspirone as a as needed basis. i questioned this and told it was fast acting and would help anxiety symptoms in the moment but for on going therapeutic effectiveness it would be prescribed as a routine medication. is this true?

A member asked:

My patient is 92 years old. he would like to know if mineral is ok to take every day he has constipation because hes on a few medications. im also using starting today vital fiber starting today. he feels like he needs something more at times?

A member asked:

I've had 3 hard pimples on my nose for 3 years now. i've tried ice and toothpaste and other acne medications but nothing helped. please help me ?

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