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Stopping Anti Inflammatory Drug Abruptly Symptoms
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Do SSRI antidepressants have anti inflammatory and antipyretic effects??
They: may affect bleeding times and may have analgesic effect, but not anti inflammatory. ...Read more
Antiinflammatory (Definition)
Inflammation is a condition of swelling that may or may not be associated with pain. Anti-inflammatory are medications that block the cause of this condition. Medications include ibuprofen, naproxen, and celecoxib. Steroids (cortisone) are ...Read more
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Does stopping anti-psychotic medications reverse antipsychotic-induced diabetes?
Not necessarily: There is not a lot known. It may reverse if you lose weight and follow a healthy diet. However, it may be permanent. It is a good idea to have your blood sugar monitored while on an antipsychotic so that any changes can be addressed quickly. ...Read more
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Can you die from anti anxiety Medication side effect its dangerous to take anti anxiety medication ?
Yes, overdosage.: Anti-anxiety is divided into minor (Benzodiazepines),Major ( antipsychotic medication s). People dike from overdosing with the drugs especially when drinking is involved. They cause respiratory depression . ...Read more
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Are there any withdrawal symptoms after stopping mobic (meloxicam)?
No withdrawal: Mobic (meloxicam) is an non steroidal anti-inflammatory medication. You can stop Mobic (meloxicam) without tapering. It is not known to cause any withdrawal symptom. ...Read more
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Can an adverse reaction to inderal (propranolol) cause drug induced lupus like symptoms?
No: While many drugs can induce lupus like symptoms I have never seen it with inderal (propranolol). ...Read more
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What are the side effects of taking anti-inflammatory meds like Advil (ibuprofen) if?
Advil (ibuprofen) etc.: Most common are gastrointestinal upset.
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Can anti anxiety meds affect chemotherapy?
Not usually: In fact, some of the anti-anxiety agents such as Ativan might help with nausea problem. Another drug that is helpful is zyprexa (olanzapine). The only concern is that some drugs might interfere with the breakdown of some chemotherapy drugs. Your oncologist should be able to review your meds for interaction with treatment. Even tamoxifen can have interactions with antidepressants. ...Read more
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Will suddently stopping phentermine have drug withdrawal effects?
Never heard of WD: Phentermine has some properties similar to amphetamines, but it is not an amphetamine.If you abruptly stop Phentermine most patients might be more hungry for 24-48 hrs. Then return to regular appetite.There has never been a report of physical addiction.Emotionally, regaining wt w/o the med use could cause emotional stress.I have found that with monitoring pts. They can take the med for maintenance. ...Read more
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Could taking certain medication (Albuterol, Flovent, Buspar) effect Syphilis Serology test results?
Highly unlikely: The initial tests for syphilis are screening tests which are quite sensitive but may be non-specific. If these are negative it is not going to be from medications you are taking. If positive they are almost always followed up with more specific testing to be sure that they were not biologically false-positive results. ...Read more
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Have elavil-induced neck spasm (10mg). Spasms persist months after withdrawal. Klonopin ineffective. What may work? Benadryl (diphenhydramine)? anti-parkinsons med?
No: No it cannot. The best treatment depends on the underlying cause of the spasm. ...Read more
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What are the side effects of stopping prednisone abruptly after 10 days?
See details: It depends somewhat on what the Prednisone was used to treat in the first place. It could lead to a flare of the underlying disease but otherwise is not an issue if it was stopped with the doctor's okay. ...Read more
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What happens if someone suddenly stops taking prescribed anti-depressant medication such as nefazodone?
Sometimes nothing.: There is a prevalent theory that individuals put on an antidepressant should try and be weened off twice after a three, then six month trial. If negative vfeelings relapse, they should be kept on the antidepressant. However, sudden cessation of any antidepressant without medical supervision can lead to rebound depression. ...Read more
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Can lyrica (pregabalin) cause withdrawal symptoms? I'm changing medicine to neurotin for fms. I'm weaning off of the lyrica (pregabalin) but still worried about withdrawals
Increased pain: And remote possibility of seizure after abrupt discontinuation. Otherwise should be no problem. ...Read more
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Which antischizophrenic drug least exacerbates "negative symptoms"?
Work w/ Dr!!!: There's no better advice than to work w/ your Dr to finf the best Tx. It might be a mono or combo and I think therapy is an important piece too. The newer atypical antipsychotics are likely to be worthwhile. They include aripiprazole (Abilify), risperidone (Risperdal), clozapine (Clozaril), olanzapine (Zyprexa), quetiapine (Seroquel), and ziprasidone (Geodon). ...Read more
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What risks are associated with abruptly stopping anti-depressants?
Depends On Med: First of all, if one is considering stopping their medications, a dialog with the prescribing md is needed. Just as one would not start meds without consulting their md, one should do the same when stopping. Some antidepressants are easy to stop while others need to be carefully tapered to reduce withdrawal effects. And there is always the possibility of reemergence of symptoms. Be careful. ...Read more
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Can cannabis counteract the effects of anti psychotics?
Possible: In some susceptible individuals, psychiatric reactions can occur, and possibly negate the value of the prescription items. Although to be fair, others may find marijuana to assist relaxation, and help symptom management. Since a two-edged sword, discuss fully with your psychiatrist before embarking on weed usage. ...Read more
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Can you take anti psychotic medication for insomnia?
Not a good idea: Sedation is a side effect os some anipsychotics but these are potent drugs with potential serious side effects--there are safer & better meds for sedation. ...Read more
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Are there withdrawal symptoms when stopping refalen?
Possible, not likely: Relafen (nabumetone) is a non steroidal anti -inflammatory. Stronger than Aspirin and less than cortisone products. It has many side effects. Withdrawal symptoms, meaning a consistent set of issues that arise when the drug is stopped abruptly.Thishas not been reported. However, I have had people describe a return of their original complaints when the drug is halted. This is relapse and not withdrawal. ...Read more
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Can psychiatric medication withdrawal cause disintended stomach? Stomach hasn't improved since starting and stopping risperdal and other medications.
Yes: As psychiatric medications are brain medications, and the brain controls the body, side effects during treatment and shortly after stopping the treatment can effect any part of the body. Please call your md to discuss and address your concerns! ...Read more
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Which are the withdrawal symptoms if i stop taking hytrin (terazosin) suddenly?
Hytrin (terazosin): Withdrawal of terazosin therapy is associated with an increase in supine diastolic blood pressure, often to hypertensive levels, without signs of a withdrawal syndrome. Also associated with significant weightloss - 3 to 4 pounds in 6 to 8 weeks. ...Read more
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